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Event:
CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dyon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Stenberg
Dyon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stenberg controls Dyon momentarily but Dyon frees himself.
Dyon 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.
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet.
Stenberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
Stenberg is trying to keep Dyon in close.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dyon preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
Dyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Dyon content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Stenberg 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.
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon advances to half guard.
Stenberg is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Dyon is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenberg is holding on to half guard well.
Dyon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (5) vs (0) Stenberg
Stenberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dyon's best efforts.#T3#
Stenberg is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stenberg avoid being mounted?
Dyon prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Stenberg trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Dyon moves into full mount! Stenberg won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (8) vs (0) Stenberg
Stenberg can't escape the position.
Dyon tries to control but Stenberg wriggling away.
Stenberg working to try and regain half guard.
Dyon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dyon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Dyon wants to control the pace but Stenberg is squirming around nicely.
Dyon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stenberg to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (11) vs (0) Stenberg#T5#
Dyon tries to keep control of the position but Stenberg is staying busy.
Stenberg tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dyon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dyon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stenberg doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg is in bad spot here.
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Dyon has good solid back control here.
Will Dyon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dyon is trying to stick to Stenberg's back but Stenberg is turning into Dyon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dyon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stenberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (11) vs (2) Stenberg#T6#
Stenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Dyon.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.
Stenberg trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon wants to sweep here but Stenberg controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg pushes down on Dyon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dyon trying to control but Stenberg postures up.
Dyon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dyon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon is pulling down on Stenberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Stenberg, at least for the moment.#T7#
Dyon keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet.
Dyon 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: Dyon (13) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dyon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (16) vs (2) Stenberg
Dyon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stenberg! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (18) vs (2) Stenberg
Dyon tries to control but Stenberg wriggling away.
Dyon prevents Stenberg from getting the reversal.#T8#
Stenberg regains half guard.
Stenberg is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
Dyon content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Stenberg tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Dyon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stenberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dyon is controlling the pace.
Dyon'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.#T10#
Stenberg trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Stenberg is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dyon is staying active.
Dyon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (21) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stenberg working to try and regain half guard.
Dyon tries to control but Stenberg wriggling away.
Stenberg is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Dyon is looking to work his way around to Stenberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Dyon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (24) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Stenberg wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Dyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Further stalling from Dyon.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Stenberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stenberg is controlling Dyon's posture.#T13#
Dyon 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.
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stenberg is pulling down on Dyon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dyon, at least for the moment.
Dyon passes into half guard. #T14#
Dyon trying to control the pace.
Dyon is pressing down on Stenberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stenberg is holding on for now.
Dyon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stenberg.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Juu Dyon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stenberg stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Chai gets caught napping as Stenberg dives in and scores a takedown. Chai manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Chai keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai pulls Stenberg in close to prevent any damage.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stenberg controls the pace.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Stenberg preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Stenberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T2#
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Stenberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
Well, if Stenberg 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.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Stenberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stenberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chai pulls Stenberg in close to prevent any damage.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Stenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stenberg trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Stenberg slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stenberg stalling.
Chai wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stenberg trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Chai is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg preventing the sweep. #T6#
Chai has control of Stenberg's left arm, preventing Stenberg from doing any damage.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai managing to control the position.
Stenberg preventing the sweep.
Stenberg trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stenberg trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T7#
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai passes Stenberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stenberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Chai from advancing position.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai is stalling here. Stenberg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stenberg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (6) Stenberg#T8#
Chai regains half guard.
Chai is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stenberg controlling the action here.#T9#
Stenberg is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Stenberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Stenberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Chai wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Stenberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stenberg works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (9) Stenberg
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stenberg wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Stenberg prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Stenberg fails to take his opponent's back.
Stenberg content just to control the position here.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Stenberg's attempts to control the action.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Stenberg is looking to work his way around to Chai's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stenberg trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Stenberg fails to move to back control. #T12#
Stenberg controlling his opponent.
Stenberg looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stenberg prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Stenberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Stenberg fails to move to back control.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Stenberg moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (2) vs (12) Stenberg
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stenberg passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (15) Stenberg
Stenberg fails to move to back control. #T14#
Chai is looking to improve his position but Stenberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Stenberg's attempts to control the action.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stenberg controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 15 to 2.
After the fight, Fredrik Stenberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Morrison Jr vs Aoki
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murrdock fails with a takedown attempt.
Stenberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Murrdock, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Stenberg dives in and scores a takedown into Murrdock's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Murrdock (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Murrdock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
Murrdock pulls Stenberg in to control the position.
Murrdock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (2) Stenberg
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Murrdock postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg is trying to keep Murrdock in close.
Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrdock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stenberg is trying to keep Murrdock in close.
#T2#
Murrdock stands and throws Stenberg's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (5) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg tries to buck Murrdock off but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stenberg! Score +2 for reaching mount: Murrdock (7) vs (2) Stenberg#SUB#
Murrdock swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stenberg is now in Murrdock's guard. A big mistake from Murrdock there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (7) vs (4) Stenberg
Murrdock pulls Stenberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Stenberg from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Murrdock has an active guard here but Stenberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Stenberg stalling. #T3#
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Murrdock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
Murrdock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murrdock keeps working.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Stenberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murrdock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murrdock.#T4#
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenberg is stalling in the full guard.
Stenberg trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg pushing down on Murrdock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stenberg is trying to control. Murrdock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Well, if Stenberg 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.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Murrdock won't allow it.
Murrdock is looking to control Stenberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murrdock avoid being mounted?
Murrdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stenberg is keen to just control but Murrdock is a slippery customer.
Stenberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Murrdock defends it.
Stenberg is stalling here. Murrdock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stenberg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Murrdock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murrdock (11) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Murrdock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Murrdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenberg keeps working.
Stenberg tries to buck Murrdock off but Murrdock is having none of it.
Stenberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Murrdock stalling away here and it's allowed Stenberg to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Murrdock trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom. #T7#
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Stenberg has control of Murrdock's left arm, preventing Murrdock from doing any damage.
Murrdock advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (14) vs (4) Stenberg#SUB#
Murrdock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stenberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Stenberg gets back to half guard.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.
Stenberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
#T9#
Stenberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murrdock controls the pace.
Murrdock won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Murrdock controlling him for the moment.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Murrdock is proving a slippery customer.
Murrdock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (17) vs (4) Stenberg#T10#
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg being controlled for a moment.
Stenberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murrdock's best efforts.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Murrdock, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Murrdock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stenberg trying to hold on to Murrdock's head to control him but Murrdock postures up.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Murrdock keeps him under control.#T11#
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Murrdock trying to mount his opponent but Stenberg defends it.
Stenberg wants to sweep but Murrdock has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (20) vs (4) Stenberg#SUB#
Murrdock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stenberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murrdock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stenberg's legs. #T12#
Murrdock working away.
Stenberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (20) vs (6) Stenberg
Stenberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murrdock wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Murrdock wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murrdock keeps working.
Murrdock tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg. #T13#
Stenberg is trying to control. Murrdock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Murrdock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murrdock gets full guard.
Murrdock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Stenberg sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Murrdock doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Stenberg paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Murrdock - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sid Murrdock!
Sid Murrdock managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FUClothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Jackson vs Camara
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Conforto has closed the distance and engaged Stenberg in a clinch.
Stenberg's coach down at BDS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stenberg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Conforto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Conforto manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conforto (4) vs (0) Stenberg
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.
Stenberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Conforto's best efforts.
Conforto controlling the action here.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg manages to get to full guard.
Conforto sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Conforto stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #T2#
Stenberg is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Stenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Conforto 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.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Conforto trying to control the position.
Stenberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Conforto has his foot on Stenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenberg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a triangle but Stenberg pushes his legs off easily.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Stenberg controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Stenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (5) Stenberg
Conforto is trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Conforto regains half guard.
Stenberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Conforto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stenberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto can't escape the position.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg wants to take Conforto's back here but Conforto is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Stenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stenberg with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Conforto is trying to escape the mount.
Conforto tries to lock up and control but Stenberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Stenberg prevents Conforto from getting the reversal.
Conforto holds on for dear life.
Stenberg tries to control but Conforto wriggling away. #T7#
Stenberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Stenberg avoids the attempt from Conforto to control.
Conforto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Conforto is looking to control Stenberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conforto avoid being mounted?
Stenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (11) Stenberg
Stenberg with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Stenberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Conforto tries to hold on but Stenberg pushes him away.
Stenberg tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Conforto is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Stenberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Conforto is desperately trying to improve his position but Stenberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Stenberg moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (4) vs (14) Stenberg
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.
#T10#
Stenberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Conforto pushed the leg off.
Conforto rolls, trying to escape but Stenberg keeps control 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.
Stenberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Conforto rolls, trying to escape but Stenberg keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Conforto is keeping busy.
Stenberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conforto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stenberg just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Stenberg trying to control momentarily.
Conforto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stenberg.
Let's hope that Stenberg 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.
Conforto tries to escape but Stenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Conforto staying busy and making it hard for Stenberg to control.
Stenberg biding his time, controlling Conforto.
Conforto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stenberg.
#SUB2#
Conforto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stenberg's arms.
Stenberg is not going to allow Conforto to sit and survive in this position.
Stenberg is looking to control Conforto but Conforto is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Conforto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stenberg's guard. Nice work there by Conforto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (6) vs (14) Stenberg
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg working a defensive guard but Conforto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (9) vs (14) Stenberg#SUB#
Conforto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Stenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Stenberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conforto is working away from the top position though.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Stenberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Stenberg is working away. #SUB#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 14 to 9.
Fredrik Stenberg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Stenberg vs Ottke
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stenberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Ottke tries to sprawl out of it but Stenberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ottke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stenberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ottke defends well and Stenberg ends up having to push Ottke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Ottke has picked Stenberg up - he's going for a ride! Ottke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (0) vs (2) Ottke
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is thwarting Stenberg's attempts to control the position.
Ottke controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Stenberg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Stenberg trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (0) vs (5) Ottke
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ottke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stenberg is surviving well by controlling Ottke's body position as best he can.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Ottke postures up.#T2#
Ottke manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stenberg to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (0) vs (8) Ottke
Stenberg rolls, trying to escape but Ottke keeps control of the position.
What can Stenberg do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Stenberg right now.
#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Stenberg tries to roll but Ottke sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Ottke manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
I would not like to be Stenberg right now.
Stenberg just trying to survive but Ottke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stenberg is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Stenberg tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ottke is looking to control Stenberg but Stenberg is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stenberg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ottke is trying to stick to Stenberg's back but Stenberg is turning into Ottke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ottke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stenberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (8) Ottke
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it. #T6#
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (10) Ottke
Stenberg looking to control.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there. #T7#
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Ottke 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.
Stenberg 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.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stenberg wants to control but Ottke passes easily into half guard.
Stenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ottke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ottke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stenberg (6) vs (10) Ottke#T9#
Ottke breaks Stenberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (6) vs (12) Ottke
Stenberg 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.
Ottke controlling from the top position.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T11#
Stenberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (6) vs (15) Ottke
Ottke working away.
The referee asks Ottke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottke prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stenberg tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Ottke wants to take a breather but Stenberg manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ottke. #SUB#
Ottke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ottke has managed to get both his arms back between Stenberg's legs - danger averted.
Ottke won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Ottke 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.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Ottke won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Ottke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stenberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (8) vs (15) Ottke
Stenberg content to stall in guard here.
Stenberg trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 15 to 8.
Rolf Ottke is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 297-Sitsongrit vs Morrison
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Simone jumps guard and drags Stenberg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Simone 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.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Stenberg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Simone keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
Stenberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #T2#
Simone controlling Stenberg's posture.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Simone is controlling Stenberg's posture.
Stenberg pushing down on Simone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Stenberg not doing much here.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simone is controlling Stenberg's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stenberg is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now. #T4#
Stenberg prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
Simone is trying is best to control the position here.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Stenberg trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Stenberg defends easily.
#T5#
Simone keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone pulls Stenberg in close to prevent any damage.
Stenberg stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (0) vs (2) Simone
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #T6#
Stenberg wants to hit a sweep here but Simone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stenberg there! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone is looking to work his way around to Stenberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stenberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone fails to advance to Stenberg's back.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Stenberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stenberg can't escape the position.
Simone wants to take Stenberg's back but he can't do it this time.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Stenberg is working to get back to half guard.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Simone content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Stenberg is not content to let Simone control the position.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Simone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Simone prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stenberg managing to control the position.
Stenberg being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Simone is fighting to break Stenberg's control of his arms but Stenberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg 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: Stenberg (2) vs (5) Simone
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone is still trying to improve position.
Stenberg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (5) vs (5) Simone
Stenberg trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom. #T11#
Simone tries to buck Stenberg off but Stenberg is having none of it.
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Simone struggling a bit here.
Stenberg in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Stenberg taking a breather here.
Simone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
Stenberg is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Stenberg prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone trying to control but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (8) vs (5) Simone
Stenberg looking to control but Simone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stenberg controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simone reaches up to try and control the position but Stenberg seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Simone rolls and tries to escape and now Stenberg has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (11) vs (5) Simone
Stenberg has the hooks in. Simone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stenberg.
#SUB#
Stenberg is persistently looking for the submission but Simone is defending it well.
#SUB#
Stenberg working for a choke but Simone is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg controlling well, preventing Simone from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Fredrik Stenberg retains his welterweight title!
Fredrik Stenberg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dyon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Dyon looking to control.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (2) Stenberg
Dyon pushing down on Stenberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stenberg is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Dyon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stenberg trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Stenberg defends it.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (5) vs (2) Stenberg
Dyon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (8) vs (2) Stenberg
Dyon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T1#
Dyon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Dyon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stenberg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Dyon manages to sink in the hooks.
Stenberg is in bad spot here.
Dyon wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
Stenberg just trying to survive but Dyon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dyon doesn't have the hooks in and Stenberg manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (8) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stenberg preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dyon keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Dyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dyon can't keep his opponent in guard - Stenberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stenberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dyon! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (8) vs (7) Stenberg
Dyon tries to hold on but Stenberg postures up.#T3#
Dyon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stenberg controlling from mount.
Dyon wants to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg wants to control the pace but Dyon is squirming around nicely.
Stenberg moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (8) vs (10) Stenberg
Stenberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Dyon pushed the leg off.
Stenberg controlling well, preventing Dyon from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Dyon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stenberg's arms. #T4#
Dyon tries to roll but Stenberg sticks to his back.
Dyon trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Stenberg is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dyon taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Stenberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg is the new welterweight champion!
Fredrik Stenberg tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stenberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savkov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stenberg.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it.
Stenberg is trying to control. Savkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stenberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov trying to control here.
Stenberg is controlling the pace.
Savkov is in trouble now - Stenberg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Stenberg
Stenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape. #T3#
Savkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stenberg wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Savkov tries to lock up and control but Stenberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Savkov wants to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg tries to take his opponent's back but Savkov turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (5) Stenberg
Stenberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Savkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (5) Stenberg#SUB#
Savkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stenberg wants to control but Savkov postures up.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (5) vs (7) Stenberg#T5#
Stenberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Stenberg 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.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (10) Stenberg
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.
Stenberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Stenberg tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Savkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg controlling his opponent.
Stenberg tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Stenberg seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Savkov is holding on tight.
#T7#
Savkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg is controlling the pace.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Stenberg is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Stenberg is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Savkov defending well.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to pass to mount but Savkov is defending the position.
Stenberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Savkov is working away.
Stenberg controlling the pace. #T9#
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stenberg.
Stenberg works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (13) Stenberg
Stenberg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T10#
Savkov wants to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Savkov tries to reverse the position but Stenberg maintains control.
Savkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (7) vs (13) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenberg holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Stenberg is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
Stenberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Stenberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stenberg's guard.
Savkov prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Stenberg defends it.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Savkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savkov is keen to just control but Stenberg is a slippery customer.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Stenberg trying to control from the bottom.
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg. #T14#
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
Stenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savkov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savkov (7) vs (17) Stenberg
Stenberg avoiding Savkov 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Stenberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stenberg is not going to allow Savkov to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Stenberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Savkov trying to control the hands but Stenberg breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 17 to 7.
Fredrik Stenberg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 293- Sitsongrit v Sakaraba
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Simone rushes Stenberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Stenberg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simone regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simone (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone wants to sweep here but Stenberg controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone seems keen to control Stenberg's posture.
Stenberg 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.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is trying to control the position but Stenberg postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
My spies in BDS inform me that Stenberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Simone seems keen to control Stenberg's posture.
Stenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Stenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (5) Stenberg
Simone is not content to let Stenberg control the position.
Simone tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Stenberg is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Simone's shoulder. That is not cool.
Simone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
Stenberg controlling the action here.
Stenberg is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Simone wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone 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.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone trying to control the position here. #T4#
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Stenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg passes into half guard.
Simone is looking to control Stenberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Stenberg content to control rather than advance.
Simone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Simone wants to sweep here but Stenberg controlling him for the moment.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6##SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simone defends well.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stenberg is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Stenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Simone being controlled here momentarily.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Simone passes Stenberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (5) vs (5) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone fails to take his opponent's back.
Simone content just to control the position here. #T10#
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Simone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simone is stalling here but it's allowed Stenberg to get half guard.
#SUB#
Simone is looking for a kimura here.
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Simone prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Simone trying to control the pace.
Stenberg gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Stenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simone's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (5) vs (7) Stenberg
Simone has control of Stenberg's left arm, preventing Stenberg from doing any damage.
Simone keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg being controlled here momentarily.
Stenberg passes into half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Stenberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but Simone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stenberg to get the leverage.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg wants to pass to mount but Simone is defending the position.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.#T13#
Simone pulls Stenberg in close to prevent any damage.
Simone wants to hit a sweep here but Stenberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simone there! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (5) vs (10) Stenberg
Simone manages to control the position for a moment.
Stenberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone tries to hold on but Stenberg pushes him away.
Simone is looking to improve his position but Stenberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone regains half guard.#T14#
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stenberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 10 to 5.
Fredrik Stenberg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 25 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stenberg napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Stenberg
Ottke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ottke prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position. #T1#
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenberg is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet. #SUB2#
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ottke is pushing down on Stenberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stenberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Ottke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Stenberg working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Stenberg wants to control but Ottke passes easily into half guard.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Ottke moves into full mount! Stenberg won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (0) Stenberg
Ottke trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Stenberg working to try and regain half guard.
Stenberg has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (10) vs (0) Stenberg
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Stenberg tries to break free.
Ottke doesn't have the hooks in and Stenberg manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (10) vs (2) Stenberg
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Ottke'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.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
Ottke is concentrating on defense, preventing Stenberg from advancing position.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Ottke is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stenberg jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (10) vs (5) Stenberg
Ottke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stenberg is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Stenberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottke trying to control but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg controlling the pace. #T8#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Stenberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Stenberg is taking a breather. Ottke 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.
Ottke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stenberg stalling.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Ottke pulls Stenberg in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ottke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Ottke is pulling down on Stenberg's head to control his posture.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Ottke is pulling down on Stenberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Stenberg, at least for the moment.
Stenberg stands and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (10) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13#
Ottke is being controlled here.
Ottke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Stenberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stenberg trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Stenberg advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (10) vs (11) Stenberg
Ottke struggling a bit here.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 11 to 10.
After the fight, Fredrik Stenberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 291
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Just Another Sparbot!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Stenberg drives through with a takedown into Another Sparbot's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (0) Another Sparbot
Stenberg is stalling in the full guard.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Another Sparbot is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg stays in close to Another Sparbot's body and controls the position. #T2#
Another Sparbot pulls Stenberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Stenberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Another Sparbot is trying to control the position but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg 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. #T3#
Another Sparbot keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Another Sparbot keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg trying to control but Another Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Another Sparbot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Another Sparbot has Stenberg pulled in close to control his posture.
Stenberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Another Sparbot is pulling down on Stenberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Stenberg, at least for the moment.#T5#
Stenberg advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (5) vs (0) Another Sparbot
Another Sparbot holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Another Sparbot wants to control but Stenberg postures up.#SUB#
Stenberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Another Sparbot is not content to let Stenberg control the position. #T6#
Stenberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Another Sparbot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Another Sparbot's face as Stenberg controls the position. #T7#
Stenberg trying to control the action but Another Sparbot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stenberg tries for a kimura but Another Sparbot is defending well. #SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Another Sparbot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Another Sparbot keeps working.
Another Sparbot struggling a bit here.#T8#
Stenberg trying to control the action but Another Sparbot is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Stenberg stalls from top position.
Another Sparbot regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stenberg's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stenberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Stenberg wants to pass to mount but Another Sparbot is defending the position.
Stenberg is looking to pass Another Sparbot's guard but actually Another Sparbot recovers to full guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Another Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Stenberg is really struggling to control Another Sparbot but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stenberg content to stall in guard here.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Another Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Another Sparbot is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Stenberg pushing down on Another Sparbot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Another Sparbot trying to control from the bottom.
Stenberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Another Sparbot is not content to let Stenberg control the position.
Stenberg is pressing down on Another Sparbot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Another Sparbot is holding on for now.
Stenberg is taking a breather. Another Sparbot 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.#SUB#
Stenberg is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Another Sparbot to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T12#
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Another Sparbot has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stenberg (5) vs (4) Another Sparbot
Stenberg tries to hold on but Another Sparbot pushes him away.
Stenberg is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Another Sparbot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stenberg is just holding on here. Another Sparbot manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (5) vs (7) Another Sparbot#T13#
Stenberg rolls, trying to escape but Another Sparbot keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Another Sparbot tightening his grip on Stenberg, looking for the choke.
Stenberg turns into Another Sparbot and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (7) vs (7) Another Sparbot
Another Sparbot is adopting a defensive guard.
Stenberg 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. #T14#
Stenberg pushes down on Another Sparbot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Another Sparbot keeps working.
Stenberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Stenberg gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Fredrik Stenberg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 30 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stenberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silverio circles away.
Silverio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silverio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stenberg.
Stenberg looks for a takedown but Silverio sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Stenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverio shoots in but Stenberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stenberg has been working on his balance at BDS, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Silverio.#TD#
Stenberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stenberg (4) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Silverio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Stenberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silverio seems a little lost for a moment, as Stenberg dominates the positioning.#T1#
Silverio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stenberg prevents Silverio from improving his position.#SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
#T2#
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well.
Silverio tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.
Stenberg passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (7) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Silverio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silverio tries to lock up and control but Stenberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Stenberg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silverio for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Stenberg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silverio is now in Stenberg's guard. A big mistake from Stenberg there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (7) vs (2) Silverio
Stenberg controlling the position.#T4#
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Silverio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stenberg looking to control.
Stenberg is looking to sweep but instead, Silverio has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg trying to control but Silverio postures up.
Silverio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stenberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Stenberg tries to roll over but Silverio keeps him under control.
Stenberg trying to control here.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg trying to control here.
Stenberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silverio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Stenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Silverio keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Silverio seems to be working for a kimura but Stenberg defends the submission attempt.
Silverio moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (7) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio trying to control the position but Stenberg is working away.
Silverio moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stenberg (7) vs (7) Silverio
Stenberg is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Stenberg tries to hold on but Silverio postures up.
Silverio controlling the pace for now.
Silverio tries to control but Stenberg wriggling away.
Stenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Silverio fails to move to back control. #T8#
Stenberg tries to hold on but Silverio postures up.
Silverio looking to control but Stenberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Silverio is working for a submission of some sort.
Stenberg is trying is best to control the position here. #T9##SUB2#
Silverio is trying for a kimura here. Stenberg looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silverio wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vrjalya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stenberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vrjalya somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vrjalya or perhaps it was just good defense by Stenberg, which made it look bad. #TD#
Vrjalya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stenberg to the ground. Vrjalya is now in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (0) Stenberg
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (2) Stenberg
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stenberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vrjalya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Vrjalya working for a triangle but Stenberg defends it easily.
#SUB#
Vrjalya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stenberg 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 Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (5) Stenberg
Vrjalya tries to bench press Stenberg off him but Stenberg keeps the position.
Vrjalya trying to remain calm as Stenberg controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vrjalya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Stenberg takes a little break here. Vrjalya wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vrjalya tries to buck Stenberg off but Stenberg is having none of it.
Vrjalya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stenberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well.
Stenberg content to control rather than advance.
Stenberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Vrjalya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Vrjalya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stenberg wants to free his trapped foot but Vrjalya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stenberg is controlling the pace.
Vrjalya gets back to full guard.
Stenberg slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenberg pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Stenberg seems content to control.
Stenberg is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now.
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Stenberg passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (11) Stenberg
Stenberg moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (2) vs (14) Stenberg
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Stenberg looking for the choke but no joy.
Vrjalya is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Vrjalya turns into Stenberg and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (14) Stenberg
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Vrjalya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stenberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vrjalya has Stenberg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (16) Stenberg
Stenberg stays in close to Vrjalya's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for a guillotine here but Stenberg defends easily.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Vrjalya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6##SUB#
Vrjalya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stenberg passes Vrjalya's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vrjalya tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Vrjalya is working away. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stenberg passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (19) Stenberg
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Stenberg trying to control the action but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya tries to improve position but can't.
Stenberg wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Vrjalya is working away.
Vrjalya seems a little lost for a moment, as Stenberg dominates the positioning.
Vrjalya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Stenberg in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya sneaks back into half guard.
Stenberg is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Stenberg 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.#T9#
Stenberg is keen to just control but Vrjalya is a slippery customer.
Vrjalya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg trying to mount his opponent but Vrjalya defends it. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stenberg controlling the action here.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard.
Stenberg sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Stenberg seems content to control.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Stenberg pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (22) Stenberg
Vrjalya is breathing heavily.
Stenberg moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (4) vs (25) Stenberg
Stenberg is hanging on to Vrjalya's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
What can Vrjalya do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stenberg trying to control.#SUB2#
Stenberg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vrjalya has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vrjalya tries to escape but Stenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stenberg 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.
Vrjalya tries to break free.
Stenberg trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vrjalya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stenberg's guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (6) vs (25) Stenberg
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Vrjalya is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Stenberg 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: Vrjalya (6) vs (27) Stenberg#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stenberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (6) vs (30) Stenberg
Stenberg prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Stenberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Vrjalya frees his head quite easily.
Stenberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position but Stenberg isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Stenberg moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (6) vs (33) Stenberg
Vrjalya tries to escape but Stenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Stenberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya fending off the submission attempt from Stenberg.
Vrjalya is trying to break free.
Stenberg controlling from the back.
Vrjalya is trying to break free.
#T14##SUB2#
Stenberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stenberg controlling well, preventing Vrjalya from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Stenberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Stenberg has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Vrjalya is in real trouble here. Stenberg gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Vrjalya is tapping out! Stenberg wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fredrik Stenberg!
After the fight, Fredrik Stenberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Los Angeles
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stenberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Savkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Savkov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg preventing the sweep.
My spies in BDS inform me that Stenberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stenberg passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Stenberg seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Savkov is having none of it.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Savkov defending well. #T1#
Stenberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg stalling away here and it's allowed Savkov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #T2#
Stenberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stenberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Stenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenberg is stalling in the full guard.
Savkov is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
#T4#
Savkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stenberg is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stenberg in particular looking to stall.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it.
Savkov is pressing down on Stenberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass. #T6#
Stenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Stenberg passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Stenberg
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape. #T7#
Stenberg prevents Savkov from getting the reversal.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Stenberg's attempts to control the action.
Savkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stenberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Savkov is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Stenberg seems content to control.
Stenberg moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom. #T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Stenberg keeps moving and retains side control. #T10##SUB2#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Stenberg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stenberg's guard! Nice work there by Savkov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard. #T11#
Savkov stands and throws Stenberg's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Savkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stenberg manages to get to full guard.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Savkov pushes his legs off easily.
#T12#
Stenberg is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Stenberg 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: Savkov (5) vs (10) Stenberg
Savkov is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg moves into full mount! Savkov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (13) Stenberg
Stenberg fails to advance to Savkov's back.
Stenberg tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Stenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Savkov wants to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Stenberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Stenberg trying to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Stenberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg wants to take Savkov's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 13 to 5.
After the fight, Fredrik Stenberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 264
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Rick Dick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Stenberg instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Stenberg lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dick (0) vs (2) Stenberg#SUB#
Dick working for a triangle but Stenberg defends it easily.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Dick is retaining full guard.
Stenberg passes Dick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dick is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Stenberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Stenberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Stenberg wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
Stenberg wants to free his trapped foot but Dick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Dick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stenberg trying to mount his opponent but Dick defends it.
Stenberg stalling. #SUB#
Dick actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Dick is working from the bottom.
Stenberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2##SUB2#
Stenberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dick gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg passes Dick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stenberg is trying to control. Dick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dick is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Dick is not content to let Stenberg control the position.
Stenberg trying to mount his opponent but Dick defends it.
Dick wants to get back to full guard.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Dick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dick is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stenberg stalling away here and it's allowed Dick to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stenberg won't allow Dick to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Stenberg pushes down on Dick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg is looking to pass into half guard but Dick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dick is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dick (2) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Dick controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg is trying to keep Dick in close.
Stenberg managing to control the position. #T5#
Stenberg looking to control.
Dick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dick (5) vs (2) Stenberg
Dick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenberg keeps working.
Dick working away.
Stenberg tries to bench press Dick off him but Dick keeps the position. #SUB#
Dick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dick working away.#T6#
Dick taking a breather here.
Stenberg is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Dick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stenberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Dick seems to be working for a kimura but Stenberg defends the submission attempt.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Dick keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Stenberg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back.
Dick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Dick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stenberg defends it well.
Dick prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Dick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stenberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Dick has control of the leg.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick is working away from the top position though.
Dick is trying to control the action in half guard but Stenberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Dick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stenberg controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9##SUB#
Dick seems to be looking for submissions.
Stenberg trying to control from the bottom.
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bop HQ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dick wants to take a breather but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dick trying to control the action but Stenberg is working from the bottom. #T10#
Stenberg trying to hold on to Dick's head to control him but Dick postures up.
Stenberg is controlling Dick's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stenberg trying to control but Dick postures up.
Stenberg gets full guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
Dick content to stall in guard here.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
#T11#
Dick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stenberg 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.
Dick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dick pushing down on Stenberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
Dick is looking to take a break and control but Stenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stenberg actively working from the bottom here.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB#
Dick is working for a kimura but Stenberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Dick prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Stenberg is controlling Dick's trapped leg to prevent Dick from advancing to side control.
Dick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stenberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Dick has control of the leg.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stenberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Dick is working for a kimura but Stenberg is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Stenberg trying to control but Dick postures up.
#SUB#
Dick is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Dick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stenberg defends it well.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stenberg trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Rick Dick 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:
CWC 258
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Arias looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (0) vs (2) Arias
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Arias pushing down on Stenberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
My spies in Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg looking to control.
Arias forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Arias looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arias is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Stenberg won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Stenberg is not content to let Arias control the position.
Stenberg keeping control of the position. #T2#
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Stenberg defends it.
Arias wants to take a breather but Stenberg is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg trying to control here.
Stenberg is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Stenberg gets full guard.#T3#
Stenberg is looking to sweep but instead, Arias has passed into half guard.
Stenberg wants to control the action here but instead Arias manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (0) vs (5) Arias
Arias trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Arias controlling the position easily from mount.
Arias trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Stenberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stenberg gets back to full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Stenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arias is aware though and is defending well.
Stenberg trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Arias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arias has managed to get both his arms back between Stenberg's legs - danger averted.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Arias content to stall in guard here.
Arias trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Arias controlling from the top position.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
Arias postures up.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass. #T6#
Arias is still trying to improve position.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arias looking to sit in guard and control but Stenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (5) Arias
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.#T7#
Stenberg trying to move into half guard but instead Arias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (7) Arias
Stenberg controlling the position.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias postures up.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg managing to control the position. #SUB#
Stenberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Arias postures up.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (4) vs (7) Arias
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Arias has his foot on Stenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenberg works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Stenberg is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Arias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (4) vs (9) Arias
Arias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (6) vs (9) Arias
Arias keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stenberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Arias wants to sweep here but Stenberg controlling him for the moment.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11##SUB2#
Arias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenberg defends well.
Stenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
Stenberg stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (9) vs (9) Arias
Stenberg wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Stenberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T12#
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working.
Well,Stenberg is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Stenberg taking a breather here. #T13##SUB#
Stenberg is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Arias looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stenberg gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Arias is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stenberg lets go of the hold and Arias can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fredrik Stenberg!
After the fight, Fredrik Stenberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Stenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Stenberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Fredrik Stenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.#CL#
Stenberg rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Stenberg lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Stenberg is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Stenberg prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Stenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stenberg won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Stenberg postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Stenberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Stenberg is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Stenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Stenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez is pushing down on Stenberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stenberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is pressing down on Stenberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stenberg is holding on for now.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Stenberg wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Stenberg trying to control here.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet. #T5#
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Stenberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (4) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Stenberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stenberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stenberg stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Sanchez wants to hit a sweep here but Stenberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (7) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (10) vs (2) Sanchez
I would not like to be Sanchez right now.
Sanchez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stenberg.
Stenberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stenberg controls the position.#T7#
Stenberg is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape.
Stenberg really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanchez.
Stenberg is not going to allow Sanchez to sit and survive in this position.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stenberg controlling his opponent.
Stenberg tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Stenberg content just to control the position here.
Stenberg trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Stenberg is looking to work his way around to Sanchez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T8#
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.
Stenberg not doing much here.
Stenberg wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Stenberg not doing much here.
Sanchez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
#T10#
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez 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: Stenberg (10) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. #T11#
Stenberg controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Stenberg pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T12#
Sanchez won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (10) vs (7) Sanchez
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Stenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg is trying to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to control from Stenberg's half guard. Stenberg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Stenberg looking to control.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Stenberg gets full guard.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Stenberg is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Fredrik Stenberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doomsday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stenberg's waist but Stenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doomsday off to one side.
Stenberg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Doomsday fails to land the takedown.
Doomsday fails to land the takedown.
Fredrik Stenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.#CL#
Stenberg has Doomsday up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Stenberg gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (0) Doomsday
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stenberg in particular looking to stall.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Doomsday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg stalling. #T1#
Stenberg moves into full mount! Doomsday won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (5) vs (0) Doomsday
Stenberg controlling the pace for now.
Stenberg'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.
Stenberg fails to advance to Doomsday's back.
Stenberg trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Doomsday is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doomsday is squirming around, avoiding Stenberg's attempts to control the action.
Doomsday tries to reverse the position but Stenberg maintains control.
Doomsday is controlling an arm, preventing Stenberg from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stenberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stenberg takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (8) vs (0) Doomsday
Doomsday rolls, trying to escape but Stenberg keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Doomsday prevents Stenberg from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Stenberg looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Doomsday is controlling Stenberg 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (8) vs (2) Doomsday
Doomsday is stalling in the full guard.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Doomsday stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Stenberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Doomsday has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (8) vs (5) Doomsday
Doomsday controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stenberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg has his hands on Doomsday's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Stenberg is trying to keep Doomsday in close.
#SUB#
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Stenberg is pulling down on Doomsday's head. It's preventing any offense from Doomsday, at least for the moment.
Doomsday 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.
Stenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomsday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doomsday 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.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Doomsday has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stenberg has Doomsday pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (10) vs (5) Doomsday
Doomsday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doomsday swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Doomsday.
Stenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doomsday seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doomsday is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
Doomsday has his hands on Stenberg's head, controlling the position.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
Doomsday is pulling down on Stenberg's head to control his posture.
Stenberg passes Doomsday's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stenberg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doomsday swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Doomsday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg 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.
Doomsday seems keen to control Stenberg's posture.#T12#
Doomsday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (10) vs (7) Doomsday
Stenberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stenberg pulls Doomsday in close to prevent any damage.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Stenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doomsday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doomsday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stenberg is trying to hold Doomsday in close to prevent damage but Doomsday has managed to pass into half guard.
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Doomsday keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Doomsday is thwarting Stenberg's attempts to control the position.
Stenberg gets full guard.#T14#
Stenberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doomsday puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stenberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doomsday forces his way into half guard.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Doomsday is controlling well.
Stenberg is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Doomsday jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (10) vs (10) Doomsday
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Stenberg gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Fredrik Stenberg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 234
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murrdock shoots in for a takedown but Stenberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sid Murrdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murrdock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stenberg tries to avoid it but Murrdock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stenberg to the ground. Stenberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Murrdock gets tackled into the cage by Stenberg. Stenberg maintains the clinch.
Stenberg can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Stenberg is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murrdock can't fight it off and eventually Stenberg manages to take the fight to the floor. Murrdock looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Murrdock 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Murrdock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving.
Murrdock trying to control the position.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Murrdock pulls Stenberg in close to prevent any damage.
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Stenberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murrdock has Stenberg pulled in close to control his posture.
Murrdock controls Stenberg momentarily but Stenberg frees himself.
Murrdock keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Stenberg preventing the sweep.
Stenberg postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg forces his way into half guard.
Stenberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Murrdock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Murrdock is retaining full guard.
Stenberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stenberg forces his way into half guard.
Murrdock won't allow Stenberg to pass to mount.
Stenberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stenberg prevents Murrdock from improving his position.
Stenberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Murrdock is trying to maintain the position but Stenberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Stenberg works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (5) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock is squirming around, avoiding Stenberg's attempts to control the action.
Murrdock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stenberg moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (8) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Murrdock wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
#T5#
Murrdock is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murrdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murrdock is trying to control but can't.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Murrdock defending well.
Murrdock tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.#SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murrdock defends it well.
Murrdock wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Stenberg wants to control but Murrdock is keeping him busy.
Murrdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murrdock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stenberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Stenberg seems to be working for a kimura but Murrdock defends the submission attempt.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Murrdock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murrdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murrdock is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Murrdock is not content to let Stenberg control the position.#SUB2#
Murrdock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stenberg wants to control but Murrdock is keeping him busy.
Stenberg controlling the action here.
Stenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (11) vs (0) Murrdock
Stenberg can't control as he wanted to and Murrdock manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T8#
Murrdock keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stenberg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Murrdock for as long as he can get away with.
Stenberg wants to control but Murrdock is keeping him busy.
Stenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murrdock is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg controlling the action here.#T9#
Stenberg'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.
Murrdock trying to control here.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Murrdock won't allow it.
Stenberg trying to control the pace.
Stenberg is looking to stall here but Murrdock recovers full guard. #T10#
Stenberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stenberg being controlled here momentarily.
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murrdock's guard.
Murrdock is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard. #SUB#
Stenberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stenberg is trying to control. Murrdock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Murrdock gets full guard.
Murrdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murrdock controlling the position.
Murrdock controls Stenberg momentarily but Stenberg frees himself.
Murrdock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stenberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murrdock won't allow Stenberg to pass to mount.
Murrdock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Stenberg passes Murrdock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stenberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (14) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murrdock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (14) vs (2) Murrdock
Stenberg is trying to keep Murrdock in close.
Stenberg controlling the position.
Murrdock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.#T13#
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Murrdock is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Stenberg seems keen to control Murrdock's posture.
Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock passes Stenberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Murrdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenberg keeps working.
Murrdock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
My spies in Gym inform me that Murrdock has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murrdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Fredrik Stenberg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 228
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stenberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Stenberg
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.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg wants to advance to full mount but Savkov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Savkov looking to control.
#SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Stenberg defends it easily.
Stenberg stays in close to Savkov's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Stenberg is looking to pass Savkov's guard but actually Savkov recovers to full guard.
Stenberg 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. #T3#
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
Savkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Stenberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg is looking to stall here but Savkov recovers full guard.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Savkov looking to control.
#T4#
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stenberg trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Stenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Savkov is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
Stenberg controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Stenberg preventing the sweep.
Stenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Stenberg#SUB2#
Stenberg has his foot on Savkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
Savkov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg gets back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
#T7#
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg is holding on to half guard well.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is defending well.
Savkov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (8) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Stenberg tries to hold on but Savkov postures up.
Stenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg stops Savkov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Savkov working for a guillotine from mount but Stenberg is in no mood to give up.
Savkov looking to control but Stenberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Stenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stenberg tries to reverse the position but Savkov maintains control.
Stenberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Stenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bop HQ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T10#
Stenberg looking to control.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Savkov postures up.
Savkov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savkov defends it easily.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T11#
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Savkov postures up.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Savkov advances to half guard.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov passes Stenberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savkov is trying to control. Stenberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savkov is pressing down on Stenberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stenberg is holding on for now.
Savkov wants to take a breather but Stenberg is having none of it. #T13#
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savkov is keen to just control but Stenberg is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savkov pulls his head out easily.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Savkov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stenberg defends it well.
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Stenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (8) vs (4) Stenberg
Savkov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenberg defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 221
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Scaletta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (0) vs (2) Scaletta
Scaletta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stenberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stenberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stenberg trying to control but Scaletta postures up.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Scaletta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scaletta wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Scaletta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta trying to mount his opponent but Stenberg defends it.
Stenberg trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Stenberg tries to roll over but Scaletta keeps him under control.
Scaletta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stenberg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scaletta trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg managing to control the position.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Scaletta is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Scaletta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Scaletta from controlling successfully.
Stenberg has control of Scaletta's left arm, preventing Scaletta from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scaletta won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here. #T3#
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Scaletta drops back looking for a leg! Stenberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stenberg manages to kick Scaletta off! Scaletta jumps back into Stenberg's guard.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Scaletta from controlling successfully.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Scaletta trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Scaletta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stenberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stenberg has Scaletta pulled in close to control his posture.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg controlling Scaletta's posture. #T5#
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Stenberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Scaletta uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (0) vs (5) Scaletta
Stenberg is not content to let Scaletta control the position. #T6#
Stenberg is trying to control Scaletta's posture but Scaletta avoids it.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Scaletta tries for a kimura but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg regains half guard.
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Stenberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
#T7#
Stenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scaletta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (5) Scaletta
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenberg passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (5) vs (5) Scaletta
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scaletta keeps working.
Scaletta is trying to control Stenberg's posture but Stenberg avoids it.
Scaletta is looking to reverse the position.#T8##SUB#
Stenberg swings around for an armbar but Scaletta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (5) vs (7) Scaletta
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Scaletta postures up.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Stenberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Scaletta stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.#T9#
Scaletta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scaletta postures up.
#SUB#
Stenberg has his foot on Scaletta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scaletta works his way back into a safe position though.
Scaletta slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Scaletta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stenberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scaletta prevents Stenberg from improving his position.#T10#
Stenberg is looking to get back to full guard here but Scaletta has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (5) vs (10) Scaletta
Scaletta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stenberg tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Scaletta tries for a kimura but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Scaletta tries for a kimura but Stenberg is defending well.
Scaletta works to advance to full mount. Stenberg defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stenberg (5) vs (12) Scaletta
Scaletta controlling his opponent.
Scaletta moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (5) vs (15) Scaletta#T12##SUB2#
Scaletta working for a choke but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Scaletta's guard. Nice work there by Stenberg.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (7) vs (15) Scaletta
Stenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Scaletta is retaining full guard.
Scaletta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scaletta is trying to control the position but Stenberg postures up. #T13#
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scaletta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Stenberg trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Scaletta is looking to sweep but instead, Stenberg has passed into half guard.
Stenberg is trying to control. Scaletta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (10) vs (15) Scaletta#SUB#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scaletta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scaletta wins on points by 15 to 10.
A very excited looking Vito Scaletta 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:
CACC 214
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Read moves into range and clinches up with Stenberg.#TD2#
Stenberg is trying to trip Read. He has hold of a leg but Read is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stenberg persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stenberg trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Read trying to control the position.
#T1#
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Read's guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Read defends it well.
Read trying to hold on to Stenberg's head to control him but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Read is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg is looking to stall here but Read recovers full guard.
Read seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Read tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bop HQ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Read keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stenberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Read manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stenberg has Read in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Read has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (2) Stenberg#T4#
Stenberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Read wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stenberg manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Read trying to control from half guard but Stenberg is working away. #SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Stenberg actively working from the bottom here.
Read wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
Stenberg wants to control but Read is keeping busy.
Stenberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Read haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg trying to control but Read postures up.
Read is trying to control. Stenberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Read is fighting to break Stenberg's control of his arms but Stenberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Stenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Read doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Read manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Read postures up.
#SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stenberg pulls Read in close to prevent any damage.
Read won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Read is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stenberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Read has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (8) vs (2) Stenberg#T8#
Read slows the pace down.
Stenberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Read wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenberg keeps working. #SUB#
Read tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stenberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T9#
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Read is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Read pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stenberg is trying to maintain the position but Read is very close to passing his half guard.
Read tries to pass to full mount but Stenberg defends it.
Read passes into side control, despite Stenberg's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (11) vs (2) Stenberg#T10#
Stenberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (11) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Read is working away.
Stenberg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Read reverses the position - he's now on top in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (13) vs (4) Stenberg
Read sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Read passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (16) vs (4) Stenberg#T11#
Read controlling from side mount.
Stenberg is trying to work for a sweep but Read has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (18) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Read gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Read tries to control but Stenberg wriggling away.
Stenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Read sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stenberg working to try and regain half guard.
Read controlling the pace for now.
Read avoids the attempt from Stenberg to control.
Stenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Read in particular looking to stall.
Read is thwarting Stenberg's attempts to control the position.
Stenberg wants to sweep but Read has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (21) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.
Stenberg struggling a bit here.#T14#
Stenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenberg keeps working.
Stenberg looking for a sweep but Read has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (23) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to reverse the position but instead Read has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Read (26) vs (4) Stenberg
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read keeps control of the position as Stenberg tries to break free.
Read 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Read takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
Marc Read thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 205: Nielsen vs Silva Jr
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai darts in and clinches Stenberg up against the ropes.
Stenberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodrizinho Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
Stenberg wants a takedown.
Rodrizinho Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik Stenberg.
Chai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stenberg smiles and moves away.
Chai tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stenberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stenberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Stenberg moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Stenberg tightens his grip and picks Chai up, before dumping him to the ground. Chai manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Stenberg
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.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stenberg drops back looking for a leg! Chai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chai manages to kick Stenberg off! Stenberg jumps back into Chai's guard.
Stenberg preventing the sweep. #T1#
Stenberg trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Stenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Chai has his hands on Stenberg's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai 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: Chai (2) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Stenberg is working away. #T3#
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stenberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stenberg is looking to escape.
Stenberg prevents Chai from taking his back.#T4#
Stenberg regains half guard.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control from Stenberg's half guard. Stenberg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stenberg's guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Stenberg defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai wants to take a breather but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg trying to control here.
Chai wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy.
Stenberg is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai postures up.
#T6#
Stenberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Stenberg is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Stenberg is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg 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: Chai (5) vs (4) Stenberg
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Stenberg trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Stenberg is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Stenberg
Chai trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stenberg is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai stays in close to Stenberg's body and controls the position. #T9#
Chai trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy.
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Chai is keen to just control but Stenberg is a slippery customer.#T10#
Chai is looking to stall here but Stenberg recovers full guard.
Chai won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg gets back to half guard.
Chai wants to take a breather but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stenberg avoid being mounted?
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Stenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stenberg.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
Chai trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.#T13#
Stenberg is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (4) Stenberg
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenberg keeps working. #T14#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chai trying to control the action but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is staying tight to Stenberg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stenberg regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A very excited looking Rodrizinho Chai 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:
CACC 126: Brown vs Morrison Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi has a takedown stuffed.
Stenberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Stenberg. No joy for Dravezesdi on that attempt. #TD2#
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stenberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (4) Stenberg
Dravezesdi being controlled for a moment.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dravezesdi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (4) Stenberg#T1#
Stenberg wants to hit a sweep here but Dravezesdi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stenberg there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (4) Stenberg
Dravezesdi wants to take Stenberg's back but he can't do it this time.
Dravezesdi prevents Stenberg from getting the reversal.
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.
Stenberg wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
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.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a guillotine from mount but Stenberg frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stenberg prevents Dravezesdi from taking his back.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.#T2#
Stenberg wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (4) Stenberg
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dravezesdi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stenberg tries to escape the position.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
Stenberg is trying to break free.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Stenberg right now.
Stenberg trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Stenberg rolls, trying to escape but Dravezesdi keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Stenberg prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
Dravezesdi is really struggling to control Stenberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dravezesdi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stenberg tries to break free.
Dravezesdi is looking to control Stenberg but Stenberg is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stenberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Stenberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (6) Stenberg#T4#
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Stenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Stenberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stenberg seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in Razor Sharp Training Systems inform me that Stenberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stenberg content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi is having none of it. #T6#
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Stenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stenberg advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (9) Stenberg
Dravezesdi is not content to let Stenberg control the position. #SUB2#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Stenberg controls the position.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Stenberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi tries to buck Stenberg off but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg slows the pace down.
Dravezesdi tries to improve position but can't.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Stenberg taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Stenberg swings around for an armbar but Dravezesdi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (9) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Stenberg wants to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has moved into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
Dravezesdi prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Stenberg trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Stenberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Dravezesdi wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy.
Stenberg is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stenberg avoid being mounted?
Dravezesdi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (9) Stenberg
Stenberg is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dravezesdi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stenberg is holding on tight.
#T11#
Stenberg is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Stenberg wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Stenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stenberg won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stenberg controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (11) Stenberg
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh. Dravezesdi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Stenberg content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dravezesdi has locked up a guillotine! Dravezesdi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stenberg is holding on here and Dravezesdi must be using up a lot of energy. Stenberg has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dravezesdi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 121: Ty vs Gracie
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Stenberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (0) Byhenikov
We've been hearing good reports from Stenberg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Byhenikov working for a triangle but Stenberg defends it easily.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byhenikov is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
Byhenikov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov 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.
Stenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Byhenikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Stenberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stenberg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (5) vs (0) Byhenikov#T1#
Stenberg controlling the position from side mount.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stenberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Byhenikov is letting Stenberg control him for a moment.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Stenberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Byhenikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Byhenikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away. #T2#
Byhenikov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Byhenikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stenberg prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.#SUB#
Stenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Byhenikov is just riding it out for now. Stenberg eventually gives up the hold.
Stenberg controlling the action here.
Stenberg is trying to control. Byhenikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Stenberg is pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byhenikov is holding on for now.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byhenikov gets full guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Byhenikov looking for a guillotine here but Stenberg defends easily.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Stenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (8) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to control but Stenberg postures up.
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Byhenikov is looking to reverse the position.#T5##SUB#
Stenberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stenberg just content to control the position.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Stenberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Byhenikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byhenikov moves into full guard.
#T6#
Stenberg trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Stenberg passes Byhenikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov is in trouble now - Stenberg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (11) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to reverse the position but Stenberg maintains control.
Byhenikov stops Stenberg from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stenberg trying to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Stenberg takes Byhenikov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Byhenikov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (14) vs (0) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is keeping busy.
Byhenikov tries to roll but Stenberg sticks to his back.
#T7#
Stenberg struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stenberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Byhenikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Byhenikov tries to break free.
Stenberg gets his hands free as Byhenikov looks to control.
Byhenikov breaks Stenberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (14) vs (2) Byhenikov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (16) vs (2) Byhenikov#SUB2#
Byhenikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stenberg defends it easily.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Byhenikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg passes Byhenikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Byhenikov won't allow Stenberg to pass to mount.
Stenberg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (19) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to control but Stenberg postures up.#SUB#
Stenberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Byhenikov is not content to let Stenberg control the position.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stenberg works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (22) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Stenberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Byhenikov is not content to let Stenberg control the position.
Byhenikov is looking to reverse the position.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stenberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stenberg is trying to work for a kimura but Byhenikov is defending well.
#T10#
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Stenberg works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (25) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to bench press Stenberg off him but Stenberg keeps the position. #SUB#
Stenberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stenberg is staying tight to Byhenikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Byhenikov is not content to let Stenberg control the position.
You can see the frustration on Byhenikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Stenberg just content to control the position.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Byhenikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Byhenikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is not content to let Stenberg control the position. #T12##SUB#
Stenberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Byhenikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Stenberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stenberg content to stall in guard here.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Stenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Byhenikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Byhenikov's legs - danger averted.
Stenberg pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov gets back to full guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Byhenikov 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.
Stenberg trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom. #T14#
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Stenberg advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (28) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
Byhenikov manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov looks winded!
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Byhenikov won't allow it.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 28 to 2.
A very excited looking Fredrik Stenberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stenberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Stenberg
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.#SUB2#
Stenberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stenberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stenberg slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T1#
MacGowan is letting Stenberg control him for a moment.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan is being controlled here.
Stenberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacGowan is trying to control Stenberg's posture but Stenberg avoids it. #SUB2#
Stenberg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MacGowan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stenberg but great work by MacGowan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg struggling a bit here.
Stenberg tries to improve position but can't.
Stenberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Stenberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stenberg tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stenberg is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stenberg's legs.
MacGowan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stenberg is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan working away.#T3#
Stenberg tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan just content to control the position.
Stenberg tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Stenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stenberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but MacGowan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (4) Stenberg#T4#
MacGowan prevents Stenberg from getting the reversal.
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stenberg is looking to escape.
Stenberg regains half guard.
MacGowan is taking a breather. Stenberg 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.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2#
Stenberg actively working from the bottom here.
Stenberg keeping control of the position.
MacGowan wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
Stenberg manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan postures up.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacGowan passes into half guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Stenberg is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
Stenberg trying to control the position here.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7##SUB2#
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan being controlled here momentarily.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stenberg pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
MacGowan postures up.
Stenberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg has an active guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control the pace. #T9#
Stenberg keeping control of the position.
Well, if MacGowan 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.
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stenberg trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGowan pulls his head out easily.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T10#
Stenberg trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stenberg! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (9) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg reaches up to try and control the position but MacGowan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Stenberg rolls and tries to escape and now MacGowan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (12) vs (4) Stenberg#T11##SUB#
MacGowan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stenberg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stenberg is in bad spot here.
Stenberg trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Stenberg from escaping the position.
MacGowan controlling from the back.
MacGowan'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.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Stenberg from escaping the position.
#T12#
MacGowan keeps control of the position easily here as Stenberg tries to buck him off.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Stenberg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan not allowing Stenberg to control his hands.
MacGowan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Stenberg wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free. #T13#
Stenberg tries to break free.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Stenberg looks to control.
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.
MacGowan avoiding Stenberg 's attempts to control his hands.
Stenberg is trying to break free.
MacGowan controls the action.
Stenberg tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan biding his time, controlling Stenberg. #T14#
Further stalling from MacGowan.
Stenberg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stenberg trying to control the hands but MacGowan breaks the grip.
MacGowan has good solid back control here.
Stenberg tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stenberg doesn't escape.
This is a sustained period of stalling by MacGowan.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 6 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Stenberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribbler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stenberg (4) vs (0) Ribbler
Stenberg working away.#SUB#
Stenberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ribbler, who protects the arm well.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Ribbler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler is holding Stenberg down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Ribbler's face as Stenberg controls the position. #T1#
Stenberg wants to control for a moment but Ribbler uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Well, if Stenberg 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.
Ribbler keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ribbler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Stenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stenberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Ribbler is working away.
Ribbler trying to control from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
Stenberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ribbler won't allow Stenberg to pass to mount. #T3#
Stenberg controlling the action here.
Ribbler is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Ribbler won't allow Stenberg to pass to mount.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Ribbler defends it.
Ribbler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribbler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Stenberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Stenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ribbler is trying to control the position but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Stenberg content to stall in guard here.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stenberg (4) vs (4) Ribbler#T6#
Ribbler controlling his opponent.
Stenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Stenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stenberg reaches up and holds on to Ribbler to control the position.
Stenberg tries to reverse the position but Ribbler maintains control.
Ribbler trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Ribbler trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Ribbler prevents Stenberg from getting the reversal.
Stenberg tries to improve his position but instead Ribbler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (4) vs (7) Ribbler
Stenberg is really stuck here.
Stenberg trying to control the hands but Ribbler won't let him. #T8#
Ribbler is trying to stick to Stenberg's back but Stenberg is turning into Ribbler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribbler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stenberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (6) vs (7) Ribbler
Ribbler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribbler's guard.
Ribbler is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard. #SUB#
Stenberg seems to be working for a kimura but Ribbler defends the submission attempt.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Ribbler won't allow it. #T9##SUB#
Stenberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stenberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stenberg advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (9) vs (7) Ribbler
Stenberg laying and praying for a moment but Ribbler takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stenberg is taking a breather. Ribbler 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.#T10#
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Ribbler defending well. #SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribbler defends it well.
Stenberg controlling the action here.
Ribbler wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
#T11#
Ribbler is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stenberg in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Stenberg looking for a submission but Ribbler manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom. #T12#
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribbler's guard.
Ribbler controlling the position well.
Stenberg is trying to control. Ribbler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribbler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stenberg is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Ribbler is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribbler defends it well.
Ribbler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stenberg is working away from the top position though.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Ribbler is having none of it.
Stenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but Ribbler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stenberg to get the leverage. #T14#
Stenberg is trying to control. Ribbler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Ribbler won't allow it.
Stenberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ribbler is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Fredrik Stenberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD
Date: Aug 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie clinches. #TD2#
Stenberg works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Stenberg#SUB#
Stenberg content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gracie has locked up a guillotine! Gracie's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stenberg is holding on here and Gracie must be using up a lot of energy. Stenberg has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gracie gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 122 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1985 p4p, 247 weight class). Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. Fredrik Stenberg 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dravezesdi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stenberg (0) vs (4) Dravezesdi
You can see the frustration on Stenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stenberg is trying to work for a sweep but Dravezesdi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stenberg (0) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Stenberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi takes Stenberg's back. Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (0) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Stenberg trying to control the position but Dravezesdi manages to sink in the hooks.
Stenberg is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi manages to sink in the RNC - Stenberg is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vito Mazzini (ranked 1854 p4p, 224 weight class) and Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 110 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazzini comes to the cage accompanied by Fade To Black. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mazzini fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stenberg to the ground. Mazzini is now in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Stenberg
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
Mazzini postures up.
Stenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mazzini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mazzini looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mazzini defends well.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenberg has Mazzini pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzini is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazzini trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mazzini passes into half guard.
Stenberg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Mazzini has control of the leg.
Mazzini content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
Mazzini wants to take a breather but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg gets full guard.
Mazzini looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg is trying to control the position but Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mazzini is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzini is one step ahead there.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini is pushing down on Stenberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stenberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Mazzini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Mazzini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Stenberg. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Stenberg
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stenberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Mazzini advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (7) vs (0) Stenberg
Stenberg wants to hold on but Mazzini pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stenberg regains half guard.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Mazzini won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stenberg to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mazzini is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stenberg pulls down on the head and he's put Mazzini to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 110 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sandman (ranked 3379 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mr. Sandman. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Sandman!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stenberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stenberg gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (0) Sandman
Stenberg wants to pass to mount but Sandman is defending the position.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandman keeps working.
Stenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sandman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stenberg in particular looking to stall.
Stenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sandman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stenberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Sandman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman actively working from the bottom here.
Stenberg works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (5) vs (0) Sandman
Sandman regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Sandman is working away.
Still in half guard, Stenberg seems content to control.
Sandman actively working from the bottom here.
Stenberg wants to advance to full mount but Sandman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sandman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandman has his foot on Stenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Sandman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stenberg trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg is pushing down on Sandman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sandman is fighting to maintain full guard but Stenberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sandman is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sandman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sandman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandman is retaining full guard.
Sandman working for a triangle but Stenberg defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandman is retaining full guard.
Sandman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sandman is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg drops back looking for a leg! Sandman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sandman manages to kick Stenberg off! Stenberg jumps back into Sandman's guard.
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Sandman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandman is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Sandman moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Stenberg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stenberg is aware though and is defending well.
Sandman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenberg defends well.
Stenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Sandman's legs - danger averted.
Sandman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stenberg is aware though and is defending well.
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sandman's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sandman is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Sandman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Sandman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (8) vs (0) Sandman
Stenberg fails to advance to Sandman's back.
Stenberg looking to control but Sandman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Sandman can't escape the position.
Sandman is squirming around, avoiding Stenberg's attempts to control the action.
Sandman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Stenberg has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (11) vs (0) Sandman
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg looking for the choke from the back.
Sandman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stenberg's arms.
Stenberg has managed to slip his arm under Sandman's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sandman is tapping out! Submission win for Stenberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fredrik Stenberg!
A less than humble Fredrik Stenberg misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, The Sandman stepped up to the mic, saying 'cunt was doped up'. |
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Event:
DUEL#137 Champion vs Champion
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Stenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenberg throws a right hand that Bushiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushiri also avoids with ease.
Stenberg tried to score with a low kick but Bushiri checks it.
As Stenberg backs away, Bushiri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bushiri misses with a hook
and Stenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Bushiri finds it's way through Stenberg's defenses.
Stenberg throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stenberg misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Bushiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bushiri fakes the leg kick and cracks Stenberg in the body.
Stenberg blocks a leg kick.
Stenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bushiri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stenberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stenberg's sensitive parts.
Stenberg avoids the body shot from Bushiri.
#T1#
Stenberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stenberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bushiri throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stenberg throws out a powerful jab.
Bushiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bushiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Bushiri.
Bushiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stenberg with a hook.
Stenberg looks for a takedown but Bushiri sprawls well.
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushiri is looking to wear down Stenberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Bushiri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stenberg is out of range.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bushiri tries to land a front kick but Stenberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stenberg throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Stenberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stenberg looks for a takedown but Bushiri sprawls well.
Stenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bushiri tries to counter by clinching up but Stenberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Bushiri is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushiri. Bushiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Bushiri scores with a body shot.
Stenberg moves out of range as Bushiri throws a body kick.
Stenberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stenberg throws a hook but Bushiri avoids it easily.#T3#
Bushiri throws a low kick but Stenberg avoids it.
Stenberg misses with a double jab.
Bushiri is looking to land body kicks.
Stenberg cracks Bushiri with a good jab.
Stenberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shepherd Bushiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenberg.
Bushiri throwing a counter right hand but Stenberg manages to avoid it.
Bushiri looks to land a body kick but Stenberg moved away.
The crowd cheers as Stenberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bushiri doesn't seem phased though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
Stenberg lands the left hand.
Stenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Jab by Stenberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Bushiri.#T4#
Bushiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenberg is looking to clinch but Bushiri is avoiding it.
Bushiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenberg is able to avoid easily.
Bushiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Bushiri lands.
Bushiri blocks a jab.
Bushiri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stenberg manages to circle out of the way.
Bushiri throws a leg kick
and Stenberg counters with a nice body shot.
Stenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg connects with a leg kick. Bushiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bushiri slips under a jab.
Bushiri misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenberg! But no joy.
Bushiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stenberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bushiri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Shepherd Bushiri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bushiri slips under a jab from Stenberg.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bushiri misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenberg checks the leg kick.
Stenberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stenberg goes for a double leg but Bushiri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bushiri continues to drive forward.
Stenberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenberg throws out a leg kick but Bushiri moves out of range and Stenberg only half commits.
Bushiri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shepherd Bushiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Bushiri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri wants to slow Stenberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Bushiri throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Stenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stenberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushiri is working Stenberg over against the cage.#T1#
Bushiri lands a right hand.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenberg working aggressively here.
Stenberg misses with some punches.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Stenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenberg working aggressively here.
Stenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushiri controls his hands.
Stenberg blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Stenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Bushiri.
Stenberg lands a shot to the body.
Stenberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Stenberg throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Stenberg.
Bushiri lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Stenberg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bushiri has wrist control.#T2#
Bushiri wants to stand and escape but Stenberg is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bushiri has wrist control.
Stenberg prevents Bushiri from getting back to his feet.
Bushiri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bushiri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stenberg landing with the ground and pound. #ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bushiri pushes Stenberg off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stenberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Bushiri bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3##TD2#
Bushiri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stenberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bushiri has wrist control.
Stenberg lands a couple of elbows.
Fredrik Stenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet but Stenberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Bushiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stenberg cracks Bushiri with a solid left hand.#T4#
Bushiri wants to stand up but Stenberg is controlling him.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Bushiri is rocked!
Stenberg works over Bushiri with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Bushiri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bushiri controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Stenberg loads up on a big left hand. Bushiri felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Stenberg looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bushiri can't hide his disappointment, as Stenberg celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Stenberg!
A relieved looking Fredrik Stenberg 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:
DUEL#132 Stenberg vs Picker
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Stenberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A cross from Stenberg lands.
Stenberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Picker momentarily.
Stenberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Picker.#CUT#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Stenberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stenberg ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Picker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stenberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Picker lands a jab to Stenberg's midsection.
Stenberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Picker is rocked!
Picker swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a right hand from hell and Picker is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg retains his lightweight title!
Fredrik Stenberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#127 Stenberg vs Scarface
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Stenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scarface works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scarface defending well as Stenberg loads up on a big left hand.
Stenberg looks to land a left hand but Scarface moved out of range nicely.
Stenberg blocks a jab.
Jab from Scarface.
Nice shot lands for Scarface.
Stenberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scarface defends well and Stenberg ends up having to push Scarface into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scarface throws a hook but Stenberg blocks it.
Scarface lands an overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Scarface there.
Stenberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Stenberg is rocked!
Scarface 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.
Stenberg dips to his left and cracks Scarface with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Scarface.
Stenberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stenberg throws a jab when Scarface was well out of range.
Scarface throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scarface connects with the punch.
Oh Stenberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Stenberg needs to keep his hands up - Scarface had a free shot at his head there.
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarface.
Stenberg throwing a counter right hand but Scarface manages to avoid it.
Stenberg connects with a jab.
Scarface might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stenberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Scarface throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scarface thinking.
Scarface throws a looping overhand right but Stenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Stenberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stenberg throws a leg kick but Scarface sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scarface lunges at Stenberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stenberg's hand.
Scarface scores with a nice head shot.
Scarface throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenberg on the side of the head.
Scarface slips a jab from Stenberg.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface connects with a single shot there.
Scarface looks to land a left hand but Stenberg moved out of range nicely.
Stenberg throwing a counter right hand but Scarface manages to avoid it.
Stenberg tests Scarface's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Stenberg fails to land the takedown.
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scarface misses with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scarface is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stenberg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Stenberg misses.
Dexter Scarface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarface.
Scarface throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a leg kick.
Stenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarface.
Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Stenberg.#TD#
Stenberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scarface tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stenberg is in Scarface's guard.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scarface swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg postures up and lands a big shot to Scarface's brow. #T3#
Stenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stenberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Scarface wants to stand and escape but Stenberg is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scarface wants to stand but Stenberg is controlling the position. #SUB#
Stenberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scarface dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Stenberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Stenberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Scarface passes into side control.
Stenberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scarface's best efforts.
Stenberg tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Scarface has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4##SU2#
Scarface stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Stenberg moves away from the strike by Scarface.
Nice uppercut lands for Scarface. That snapped Stenberg's head back.
Scarface keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenberg.
Stenberg defending well as Scarface loads up on a big left hand.
Stenberg cracks the inside of Scarface's front leg.
Scarface throws a big shot that misses.
Stenberg tries to move into range but Scarface moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scarface sprawls well. Scarface wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Scarface dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stenberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarface! But no joy.
A jab from Scarface misses.
Scarface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarface.
Scarface scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stenberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scarface's waist but Scarface gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stenberg off to one side.
Dexter Scarface seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarface lands a head shot.
Stenberg throws a right hand that Scarface ducks under and follows up with a left that Scarface also avoids with ease.
Stenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scarface.
Scarface stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Stenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Scarface misses with a hook. Stenberg ducked under it nicely.
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarface jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Stenberg's shoulder, as Stenberg tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Stenberg coming out on top.
Dexter Scarface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stenberg staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Stenberg there.
Scarface throws a big shot that misses.
Scarface throws a looping overhand right but Stenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Stenberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Stenberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scarface eats them both and turns towards Stenberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stenberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Scarface lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarface.
Scarface uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenberg.#T2#
Scarface jabs Stenberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scarface with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stenberg slips a jab from Scarface.
Stenberg takes one to the chin there.
Scarface misses with an uppercut.
Stenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Scarface's shoulder, as Scarface tries to avoid the shot.
Scarface jabs Stenberg right on the nose. Stenberg blinks but takes it well.
Scarface rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Scarface throws a lazy right hand but Stenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Scarface as he checks the leg kick.
Stenberg throws a leg kick
and Scarface counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Scarface catches Stenberg right on the button with a cross.
Stenberg misses with a looping right.
Stenberg throws a series of punches but Scarface moves out of range.
Scarface throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Scarface misses with an uppercut. Stenberg saw that one coming.
Scarface needs to keep his hands up - Stenberg had a free shot at his head there.
Scarface with a hook.
A combination from Stenberg does no damage.
A slow jab from Scarface misses its intended target.
Scarface misses with an uppercut
and Stenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarface throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarface misses with an uppercut. Stenberg saw that one coming.
Stenberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Scarface finds it's target.
Scarface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarface.
Stenberg throws a looping overhand right but Scarface ducks down to avoid it.
Scarface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarface looks to land a right hand but Stenberg moved out of range.
Scarface works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenberg throws the left hand but Scarface avoids the punch easily.
Scarface throws a looping overhand right but Stenberg ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Stenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scarface on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stenberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarface.
Scarface scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stenberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scarface checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Scarface misses.
Scarface dips to his left and cracks Stenberg with an uppercut!
Scarface moves forwards but Stenberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scarface connects with the punch.
Scarface throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stenberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scarface lands with a hook. Stenberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarface connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stenberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Scarface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Scarface throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenberg.
Scarface misses with a lunging right hand
and Stenberg counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Scarface gets caught napping as Stenberg dives in and scores a takedown. Scarface manages to retain guard.
Scarface working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Scarface is keeping the position.#ES2#
Scarface has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stenberg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Scarface throws a jab when Stenberg was well out of range.
It looked like Stenberg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Stenberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stenberg lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Stenberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Scarface is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Scarface has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Stenberg has his foot on Scarface's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scarface works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Scarface decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarface.
Stenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Scarface misses.
Stenberg tries to bum rush Scarface with a series of wild strikes but Scarface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Scarface was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scarface throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarface scores with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Scarface.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarface misses the target. #T2#
Scarface tests Stenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scarface thinking.
Scarface thuds his right hand into Stenberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Scarface misses.
Stenberg staying out of range there.
Scarface swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenberg moves away.
Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarface.
Stenberg walks into a stiff left hand from Scarface.
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarface misses with an uppercut
and Stenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarface throws a right hand that misses
and Stenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarface throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarface. Scarface circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Scarface rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarface takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stenberg connects with a single shot there.
Stenberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scarface to score with a decent uppercut.
Scarface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scarface throws a lazy right hand but Stenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scarface cracks a nice hook into Stenberg's ribs.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut
and Scarface counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scarface throws a hook to the side of Stenberg's head but Stenberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarface scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scarface waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenberg.
Scarface misses with a hook
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Scarface dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarface.
A jab lands there for Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarface.
It seemed like Scarface was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scarface looks to land a right hand but Stenberg moved out of range.
Stenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Scarface misses.
Stenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stenberg slips under a jab.
Stenberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scarface uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenberg.
Scarface misses with a hook
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dexter Scarface just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Stenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarface fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scarface ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scarface swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Stenberg's shoulder, as Stenberg tries to avoid the shot.
Stenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenberg.
Scarface cracks Stenberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scarface catches Stenberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenberg cracks Scarface with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scarface clobbers Stenberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stenberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scarface.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenberg throwing a counter right hand but Scarface manages to avoid it.
Scarface cracks Stenberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Stenberg slips a straight right by Scarface.
Scarface dips to his left and cracks Stenberg with an uppercut!
Scarface throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenberg.
Scarface throws out a loose jab but Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Scarface blocks the low kick.
Scarface misses with a hook
and Stenberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scarface slips under a jab.
A jab from Stenberg misses.
Stenberg lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Scarface.
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarface.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scarface darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stenberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scarface avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Scarface jabs Stenberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scarface slips a straight right by Stenberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarface! But no joy.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Stenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarface.
Scarface throws out a counter right but Stenberg avoids it with no problem.
Scarface moves away from the strike by Stenberg.
Scarface throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenberg.
Stenberg misses with a body shot.
Scarface ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenberg moves away.
Scarface throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenberg counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarface.
Scarface avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenberg.
Scarface closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scarface rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stenberg counter with a right hand.
Stenberg slips under a jab.
Scarface misses with a hook. Stenberg ducked under it nicely.
Scarface misses the jab.
Scarface connects with the punch.
Stenberg misses with a looping left.
Stenberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Stenberg.
Stenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarface moves away.
Scarface rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scarface takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Stenberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenberg tries to move into range but Scarface moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stenberg throws a low kick but Scarface avoids it.
Scarface misses the jab.
Scarface swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarface's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stenberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarface scrambles back to his feet.
Scarface misses with a looping right.
Stenberg swings for the body but Scarface moves out of range.
Scarface throws a jab when Stenberg was well out of range.
Stenberg staying out of range there.
Stenberg loads up on a big right hand but Scarface slips the punch.
Stenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarface.
Stenberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stenberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scarface is fending him off so far but Stenberg persists. Nope, Scarface circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dexter Scarface will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Stenberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Scarface misses.
It looked like Stenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stenberg as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Scarface.
Stenberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Scarface with a hook.
Scarface looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Scarface tries to sprawl but Stenberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scarface pushes Stenberg off but Stenberg dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarface is pushing Stenberg's head away, looking to escape. Stenberg manages to hold on to the position though.
Stenberg scores with punches from side control.
Stenberg lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#
Scarface is rocked!
Scarface is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stenberg has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Scarface is still in real trouble! Can Stenberg finish him?#T1#
Stenberg scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Scarface is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Stenberg can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Fredrik Stenberg 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:
DUEL#118 Stenberg vs Fagaro
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Fagaro moves away from the strike by Stenberg.
Fagaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fagaro misses with a body punch
and Stenberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Fagaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fagaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Stenberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stenberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Stenberg.
Still in the clinch, Stenberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fagaro misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fagaro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fagaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fagaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenberg tries to throw a body punch but Fagaro avoids it by throwing Stenberg back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fagaro fails to land.
Fagaro blocking some punches.
Stenberg prevents a body shot from Fagaro.
Stenberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fagaro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
Fagaro lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that Fagaro has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fagaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
A short right from Fagaro on the inside.
Fagaro has a couple of punches blocked by Stenberg.
Fagaro blocks a body shot from Stenberg.
Nice body punch from Stenberg.
Stenberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fagaro backwards.
Stenberg lands an uppercut.
Fagaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stenberg backwards.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Stenberg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fagaro uses from the top position. #SUB#
Stenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fagaro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fagaro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet.
Fagaro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stenberg's head.#SUB#
Stenberg pushes a forearm under Fagaro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fagaro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Fredrik Stenberg 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:
DUEL#112 Fagaro vs Sigit
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Stenberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stenberg scores with a nice strike.
Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenberg under the eye.
Stenberg ducks right into an uppercut from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenberg manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Sakamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stenberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stenberg takes a step back to recover.
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stenberg.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenberg misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Stenberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stenberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenberg moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenberg misses the target. #T1#
Sakamoto works the jab nicely.
Stenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Stenberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenberg off the cage and back into range.
Stenberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stenberg.
Stenberg connects with a single shot there.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Stenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenberg down.
Sakamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenberg's hands.
Sakamoto lands a nice hook to Stenberg's body. Stenberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg misses the shot to the body.
Stenberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD#
Stenberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Sakamoto tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Sakamoto trying to get back to full guard but Stenberg takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stenberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stenberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Stenberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sakamoto is in a horrible position here. Stenberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stenberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sakamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Stenberg looking to finish Sakamoto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sakamoto!#T3#
Stenberg prevents Sakamoto from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Stenberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sakamoto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stenberg working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stenberg lands with some strikes.
Stenberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sakamoto looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.#T4#
Sakamoto wants to hold on but Stenberg pushes him away.
Stenberg scoring with strikes but Sakamoto is staying in there.
Sakamoto regains half guard.
Stenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakamoto defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Sakamoto defending well.
Stenberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenberg thows a huge punch but Sakamoto dodges it nicely.
Stenberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stenberg swinging wildly here.
Stenberg throws a right hand that Sakamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakamoto also avoids with ease.
Stenberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stenberg scrambles back to his feet.
Sakamoto misses with a wild combination.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Stenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
Stenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sakamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Stenberg tries to keep at a distance but Sakamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stenberg backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Stenberg lands a body shot.
Stenberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakamoto controls his hands.
Stenberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Stenberg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stenberg is nestled in close to Sakamoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sakamoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stenberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stenberg's back!
Sakamoto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stenberg doesn't escape.
Sakamoto tries to keep control of the position but Stenberg is staying busy.
Fredrik Stenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stenberg is really stuck here.
Sakamoto loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stenberg hold on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto is hanging on to Stenberg's back as he tries to escape.
Stenberg is trapped and Sakamoto is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T2#
Stenberg rolls, trying to escape but Sakamoto keeps control of the position.
Sakamoto connects with a big shot to the side of Stenberg's head.
Sakamoto connects with a big shot to the side of Stenberg's head.
Stenberg is trying to break free.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Sakamoto loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stenberg hold on?
Sakamoto keeps control of the position as Stenberg tries to break free.
#T3#
Sakamoto is trying to stick to Stenberg's back but Stenberg is turning into Sakamoto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sakamoto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stenberg.
Sakamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stenberg works over Sakamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakamoto is retaining full guard.
Stenberg preventing the sweep.
Stenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Sakamoto is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
Stenberg passes Sakamoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stenberg throwing shots but Sakamoto is blocking nicely.
Stenberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stenberg working Sakamoto over with strikes. #SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stenberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stenberg landing punches.
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 Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Stenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Stenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto misses with a hook. Stenberg ducked under it nicely.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto connects with a single shot there.
Sakamoto thuds a left hand into Stenberg's body.
Stenberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Stenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenberg down.
Sakamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stenberg at a distance.
Sakamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stenberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sakamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Stenberg's shoulder, as Stenberg tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenberg.
Stenberg throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenberg's calf.#T1#
Stenberg avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto clobbers Stenberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stenberg throws a chopping leg kick but Sakamoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Sakamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Stenberg. That snapped Sakamoto's head back.
Stenberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut. Stenberg saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakamoto.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
Sakamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stenberg at a distance.
Stenberg scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenberg's calf.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Stenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Stenberg throws a big shot that misses.
Stenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Sakamoto lands a body shot.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenberg cracks Sakamoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stenberg missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Stenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Stenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Stenberg off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Sakamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Stenberg sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenberg misses the target.
Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Stenberg checks it.#T3#
Stenberg takes one on the button.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Stenberg.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Stenberg is wise to it.
Stenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Stenberg.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Sakamoto thuds his right hand into Stenberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Stenberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Stenberg tries to avoid it.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Stenberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakamoto digs a good body shot into Stenberg's ribs.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Stenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Sakamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stenberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sakamoto working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4##CL2#
Sakamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stenberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stenberg throws a hook but Sakamoto avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stenberg.
Sakamoto connects with a body shot that sends Stenberg's belly button to the back.
Sakamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakamoto cracks Stenberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stenberg is defended easily by Sakamoto.
Stenberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stenberg there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Sakamoto slips a jab from Stenberg.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakamoto misses with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Sakamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stenberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Stenberg loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Stenberg lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stenberg with a nice cross.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
#T2##TD#
Stenberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakamoto sprawls well initially but Stenberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but Sakamoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stenberg to get the leverage.
Stenberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Stenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakamoto, not yet.
Stenberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Sakamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stenberg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sakamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Stenberg's legs - danger averted.
Sakamoto passes into half guard.
Sakamoto is nestled in close to Stenberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Stenberg actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Stenberg manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sakamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Stenberg strikes.
The fighters circling - Stenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Stenberg is wise to it.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Stenberg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Stenberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Stenberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stenberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakamoto in his tracks.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Stenberg.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Stenberg shrugs it off though.
Stenberg tries to land a leg kick but Sakamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stenberg throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Stenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Stenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenberg down.
Stenberg throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Stenberg throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Stenberg off balance momentarily.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stenberg checks it well.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stenberg walks into a left hand.
Sakamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenberg off the cage and back into range.
A leg kick checked by Stenberg.
Stenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Stenberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Stenberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sakamoto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sakamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Stenberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sakamoto uses it to pass to side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stenberg tries to bench press Sakamoto off him but Sakamoto keeps the position.
Stenberg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sakamoto wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy.
Stenberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Sakamoto is looking to take a break and control but Stenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg is looking to reverse the position.
Stenberg struggling a bit here.
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You can see the frustration on Stenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
Stenberg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sakamoto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position but Sakamoto isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakamoto unloads with some shots from mount but Stenberg bucks and avoids them well.
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Sakamoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sakamoto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is working for a guillotine from mount but Stenberg frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stenberg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg retains his lightweight title!
Fredrik Stenberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto was interviewed post fight and said 'It had to be my goofy eyes!!'.
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Event:
DUEL#108 Stenberg vs Fagaro
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Fagaro does it's job there.
No joy there for Fagaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stenberg tries to bum rush Fagaro with a series of wild strikes but Fagaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Fagaro clinches up against the cage.
Stenberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Fagaro jumps guard and drags Stenberg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Fagaro is looking for a triangle but Stenberg pushes his legs off easily.
Stenberg postures up in Fagaro's guard and throws a big left but Fagaro blocks it. #SUB#
Fagaro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Fagaro looking for a guillotine here but Stenberg defends easily.
Stenberg works over Fagaro with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB#
Fagaro has his foot on Stenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Stenberg landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Fagaro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stenberg uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Stenberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fagaro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stenberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fagaro some visible discomfort.
#T2#
Fagaro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fagaro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fagaro is trying to improve his position.
Stenberg scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Fagaro is rocked!#SUB2#
Stenberg tries for a kimura but Fagaro is defending well.
Fagaro is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fagaro is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fagaro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Fagaro actively working from the bottom here.
Fagaro is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Stenberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Fagaro looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fagaro is hurt! He's hurt bad - Stenberg fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fagaro from any more punishment! Congratulations to Stenberg! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Stenberg! Fredrik Stenberg retains his lightweight title!
Fredrik Stenberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#103 Stenberg vs The Sigit
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Sigit throws a jab when Stenberg was well out of range.
The Sigit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sigit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sigit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stenberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sigit off and has taken his back!
Stenberg is punishing Sigit with some ground and pound.
Sigit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Stenberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sigit sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sigit moves into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Sigit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stenberg's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Stenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sigit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sigit landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Sigit preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sigit defends well.
Stenberg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sigit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Sigit landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Stenberg has his foot on Sigit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sigit works his way back into a safe position though.
Sigit landing some decent shots from guard.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Sigit cracks Stenberg with a solid left hand.
Sigit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sigit landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Stenberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stenberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sigit. #T2#
Sigit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stenberg's head.#SUB#
Stenberg has his foot on Sigit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sigit works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sigit's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Stenberg has his foot on Sigit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sigit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sigit is aware though and is defending well.
Sigit landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Stenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sigit is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Sigit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sigit has managed to get both his arms back between Stenberg's legs - danger averted.
Sigit working some strikes from top position.
Stenberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sigit is working Stenberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg has momentary wrist control but Sigit slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Stenberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.
Sigit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sigit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Stenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sigit manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Sigit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Sigit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stenberg is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sigit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stenberg postures up and lands a big shot to Sigit's brow. #SUB2#
Sigit is looking for a triangle but Stenberg pushes his legs off easily.
Sigit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg.
We've been informed that Sigit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB2#
Sigit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Stenberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stenberg cracks Sigit with a solid left hand.
Stenberg is working Sigit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Sigit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Sigit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing that Stenberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stenberg is working Sigit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sigit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stenberg distracts Sigit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Sigit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sigit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Sigit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stenberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Sigit finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sigit throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Sigit stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Stenberg has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sigit manages to get his head free but now Stenberg has transitioned to an armbar! Sigit grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Stenberg! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Fredrik Stenberg 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:
DUEL#98 Allen vs Stenberg
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenberg misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Stenberg misses.
Stenberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Allen finds it's way round the side to connect with Stenberg's head.
A jab from Stenberg misses.
Stenberg with a hook.
Allen throws a solid leg kick but Stenberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Allen.
Stenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stenberg tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenberg misses the target.
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Stenberg down.
A big left from Stenberg misses. #T1#
Allen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stenberg throws a low kick, looking for Allen's leg but Allen calmly moves out of range.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stenberg slips under a jab from Allen.
Stenberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Stenberg as he checks the leg kick.
Allen slips a straight right by Stenberg.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Allen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stenberg lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stenberg fails to land.
Stenberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Stenberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Stenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Stenberg.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Stenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenberg.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenberg misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen lands an uppercut.
Stenberg is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Stenberg.
Stenberg misses with the head strike.
Stenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Stenberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Stenberg working aggressively here.
Stenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Stenberg blocks a body shot from Allen.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Stenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allen smiles and moves away.
Stenberg has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Gracie Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Allen lands.#CL#
Allen clinches up with Stenberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Allen lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Stenberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
I was talking to Allen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Stenberg.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stenberg fails to land.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stenberg.
Nice body punch from Allen - that landed with a thud.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenberg tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Stenberg back against the cage.
Stenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Stenberg scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
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!
Allen misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Allen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Stenberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik Stenberg.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenberg is able to avoid easily.
Stenberg throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Allen.#CL#
Stenberg tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenberg.
Stenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenberg off the cage and back into range.
Allen misses with a hook. Stenberg ducked under it nicely.
Stenberg looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Stenberg walks into a straight right hand from Allen.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen moves out of range of the leg kick from Stenberg.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Stenberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Stenberg.
Allen can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stenberg. #T1#
Stenberg is working Allen over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Stenberg tries for a kimura but Allen is defending well.
Allen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stenberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Allen is avoiding damage well.
Allen defending against the ground and pound.
Stenberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Allen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stenberg cracks Allen with a big right hand but Allen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stenberg is chipping away with strikes.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Stenberg misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Stenberg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stenberg working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT2#
Gracie Allen's cut is getting worse.
Stenberg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stenberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Allen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Stenberg.
Allen on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Allen wants to control but Stenberg postures up.#T3#
An elbow from Stenberg crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Allen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stenberg working the strikes but Allen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stenberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stenberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stenberg throwing shots but Allen is blocking nicely. #T4#
Allen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stenberg.
Nice strikes from Stenberg there.
Stenberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stenberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stenberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Allen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#
Gracie Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stenberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Allen's head.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Allen defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL#
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenberg misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stenberg is keeping busy.
Stenberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenberg.
Stenberg lands an uppercut.
Allen digs a right hand underneath Stenberg's ribcage. Stenberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen tries to work over Stenberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen tries a body shot but Stenberg blocks it.
Allen misses with a body punch.
A short right from Stenberg on the inside.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Stenberg fails to pull guard.
Allen misses with some punches.
#T1#
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Stenberg avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen lands a right hand.
Stenberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen is trying to maintain a safe position but Stenberg gets an underhook and turns Allen into the cage.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenberg controls his hands.
Stenberg blocks an uppercut.
Stenberg misses with the head strike.
Stenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenberg controls his hands.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Stenberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Stenberg blocks an uppercut.
Allen lands a left hand.
A short right from Stenberg on the inside.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenberg.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Stenberg avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Stenberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenberg blocks a body shot from Allen.
A hook to the body from Stenberg.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Stenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Allen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenberg blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenberg.
Stenberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Stenberg controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Stenberg fails to land. #T3#
Stenberg gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Stenberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenberg prevents a body shot from Allen.
Stenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Allen to keep the fight standing.
Stenberg cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenberg lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Stenberg - that landed with a thud.
Stenberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Stenberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stenberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Stenberg avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Fredrik Stenberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Stenberg on the inside.
Stenberg gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Allen takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenberg controls his hands.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Stenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Allen trying to control the position but instead, Stenberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Allen into the cage.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Stenberg lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
Jeez, Gracie Allen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short right from Stenberg on the inside.
Stenberg gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenberg tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Stenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen'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.
#R4#
Allen misses with a straight right.
Stenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenberg.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Stenberg.
Gracie Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Stenberg scores with a four punch combination!
A left lands for Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenberg walks into a left hand.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Stenberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen misses with a shot to the body
letting Stenberg counter with a right hand. #T1#
Stenberg shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
Allen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Stenberg scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stenberg lands a body shot.
Stenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stenberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards. #ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
Stenberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Stenberg pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stenberg is tightening it up a little... Allen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Allen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Allen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stenberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg is the new lightweight champion!
Fredrik Stenberg decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
DFN#16 Stenberg vs Esposito
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Esposito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Esposito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Esposito . That snapped Stenberg's head back.
Esposito 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stenberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Esposito scrambles back to his feet.
Esposito throws a body punch but Stenberg moves out of range.
Stenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Esposito throws a leg kick
and Stenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
Stenberg connects with a single shot there.
Stenberg needs to keep his hands up - Esposito had a free shot at his head there.
Stenberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenberg.
Esposito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenberg is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Esposito misses with the body kick
and Stenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Esposito . Stenberg shrugs it off though.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stenberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Stenberg gets a double leg takedown into Esposito 's guard.
Stenberg throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Esposito is keeping the position.
Esposito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg.
Stenberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stenberg throwing strikes from guard but Esposito blocks nicely.
Stenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Stenberg throwing strikes from guard but Esposito blocks nicely.
Esposito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg.
Stenberg postures up in Esposito 's guard and throws a big left but Esposito blocks it.
Stenberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Stenberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Stenberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Esposito controls Stenberg momentarily but Stenberg frees himself. #T3#
Stenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stenberg throwing strikes but missing.
Esposito looking to control.
Stenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stenberg landing with the ground and pound.
Stenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stenberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Esposito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg.
Stenberg pushes down on Esposito 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Esposito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stenberg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Esposito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Esposito regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stenberg.
Stenberg with a nice head shot there.
Stenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Esposito has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good exchange - Stenberg coming out on top.
Esposito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Stenberg blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Stenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenberg.
Esposito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Stenberg.
The fighters circle momentarily. Esposito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenberg.
Esposito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Esposito blocks the leg kick.
Esposito misses with a looping right.
Stenberg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Stenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fredrik Stenberg is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Esposito scores with a nice head shot.
Stenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Esposito throws out the jab.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenberg.
Stenberg lands with a hook. Esposito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dante Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Stenberg slips the punch.
Stenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Esposito .
Esposito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Esposito both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Stenberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg.
Stenberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?
Stenberg postures up and lands a big shot to Esposito 's brow.
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esposito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Esposito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esposito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg.
Stenberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stenberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Esposito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stenberg. #T3#
Stenberg drops an elbow to the side of Esposito 's head.
Stenberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Stenberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Stenberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Esposito tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.
Stenberg thows a huge punch but Esposito dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stenberg.
Esposito controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Esposito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stenberg is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Stenberg throwing shots but Esposito is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Stenberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Esposito has managed to free his arm - good work.
Esposito is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fredrik Stenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Stenberg seems to be working for a kimura but Esposito defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Stenberg is looking for submissions but instead, Esposito has regained full guard.
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 Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a big shot that misses.
Esposito feints and then cracks Stenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenberg down.
Stenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Esposito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenberg on the side of the head.
Esposito lands with a kick to the temple. Stenberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stenberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Esposito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito .
Stenberg blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenberg scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Esposito takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Stenberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenberg.
Esposito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esposito works Stenberg's body with a nice hook.
Stenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenberg manages to avoid it.
Stenberg looks to throw the jab but Esposito is out of range.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dante Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Esposito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stenberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Good leg kick by Esposito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Stenberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Esposito parries the strikes from Stenberg easily there. Stenberg is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Esposito to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Stenberg.#SUB#
Stenberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Stenberg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Esposito rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stenberg's guard! Nice work there by Esposito !
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stenberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg is trying to control the position but Esposito postures up.
Stenberg seems keen to control Esposito 's posture.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stenberg continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fredrik Stenberg.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stenberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
DUEL#83 Ibaka vs Paquette
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Coach throws a body punch but Stenberg moves out of range.
Stenberg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stenberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Coach.
Coach digs a good body shot into Stenberg's ribs.#TD#
Stenberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Coach wants to control but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg working the head and body with strikes.
Coach dodges the ground and pound from Stenberg.
Stenberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Coach looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stenberg looks up at the clock and then as Coach takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stenberg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stenberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Coach is trying to control Stenberg's posture but Stenberg avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Stenberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coach, who protects the arm well.
Coach is trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stenberg working away.
Stenberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Stenberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stenberg is working Coach over with some ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Stenberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Coach is looking for a sweep.
Coach struggling a bit here.
Stenberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Coach is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stenberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Stenberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Coach is rocked!
Stenberg lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Coach quite badly. Coach pulls Stenberg in close trying to recover. Stenberg postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Coach on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Coach doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Stenberg!
A relieved looking Fredrik Stenberg 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:
DFN#8 Minor vs Stenberg
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenberg throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Minor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Minor. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Minor pushes his legs off easily.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minor defends well.
Our spies down at at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform us that Stenberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Stenberg has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
Stenberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minor controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg pulls Minor in to control the position.
Minor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minor defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stenberg looking for a guillotine here but Minor defends easily.
#T1#
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Minor controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Minor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg. #T2#
Stenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Minor 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#
Stenberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stenberg trying to control here.
Minor is stalling here. Stenberg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Minor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stenberg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Minor wants to control but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg working the head with strikes.
Minor struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minor struggling a bit here.#T3#
Minor is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minor sneaks back into half guard.
Stenberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Minor wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor gets back to full guard.
Stenberg throwing strikes from guard but Minor blocks nicely. #T4#
Stenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Minor is keeping the position.
Stenberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minor's head.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Minor is rocked!
Minor pulls Stenberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Stenberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Minor looking for a sweep. Not yet Minor, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenberg throws an elbow that misses. Minor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stenberg's guard. Nice move by Minor!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Minor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stenberg checks it well.
As Minor backs off Stenberg throws a huge counter combo but Minor manages to avoid it all.
Stenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenberg misses with a body shot.
Minor tried to score with a low kick but Stenberg checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stenberg.
A combination from Minor does no damage.
Stenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Minor. Minor obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenberg.
Minor throws a shot from downtown. Stenberg moves away and avoids it.
Stenberg misses with a hook.#T1#
Minor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stenberg counters with a left to the body.
Stenberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stenberg tries to clinch but Minor is having none of it.
Minor closes the distance and clinches up with Stenberg, looking for a takedown. Minor pushes Stenberg against the cage but Stenberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minor throws the left hand but Stenberg avoids the punch easily.
Stenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenberg scores with a jab to the head.
Stenberg motions for Minor to come forward. Stenberg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Minor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stenberg misses with a low kick.
Minor throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Minor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minor misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Stenberg instigates a clinch.
Minor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stenberg lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Stenberg pulls guard effortlessly.
Minor wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stenberg has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Stenberg working for submissions but it's allowed Minor to get to half guard.
Stenberg is not content to let Minor control the position.#T3#
Minor prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Minor slows the pace down in half guard.
Minor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Minor trying to control from Stenberg's half guard. Stenberg has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Minor trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Minor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stenberg's head.#SUB2#
Stenberg has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
Minor cracks Stenberg with a solid left hand.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stenberg looking for a guillotine here but Minor defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle here but Minor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Minor slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Minor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stenberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Minor.
Minor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stenberg misses with a right hand
and Minor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Minor lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Minor gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Minor.
#TD2#
Stenberg manages to pull guard.
Fredrik Stenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Stenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Minor pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Stenberg controls Minor momentarily but Minor frees himself.
Stenberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Minor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Minor with a nice head shot there.
Minor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stenberg working for a triangle but Minor defends it easily.
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Minor stands up over Stenberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stenberg pulls Minor in close to prevent any damage.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Minor is proving a slippery customer.
Minor preventing the sweep.
Stenberg has control of Minor's left arm, preventing Minor from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Stenberg 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.#T3#
Stenberg looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenberg holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minor fails to land with a series of punches.
Stenberg slips a jab from Minor.
Stenberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stenberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Minor counters with a left to the body.
Stenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
Stenberg avoids the body shot from Minor.
Minor looks to land a left hand but Stenberg moved out of range nicely.
Stenberg swings for the body but Minor moves out of range.
#T4#
Minor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenberg.
Minor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Minor throws a shot from downtown. Stenberg moves away and avoids it.
Stenberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Minor is looking to score with low kicks.
Minor throws a low kick but Stenberg moves out of range easily.
As Minor backs off Stenberg throws a huge counter combo but Minor manages to avoid it all.
Gerald Minor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minor tries to clinch but Stenberg moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minor circles away.
Jab by Stenberg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Minor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stenberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Fredrik Stenberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DUEL#68 Muller vs Virastuk
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Bartlet thows a leg kick but Stenberg checks it
and Stenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartlet throws a low kick but Stenberg moves out of range easily.
Stenberg lands a head shot.
A big left from Bartlet misses.
Bartlet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartlet. Stenberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenberg wants to land a leg kick but Bartlet is out of range.
Stenberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stenberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg lands a jab to the nose.
Stenberg connects with a right hand. Bartlet shakes it off.
Stenberg connects with a body shot.
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!
Bartlet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenberg. Stenberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Bartlet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Stenberg thuds a left hand into Bartlet's body.#CL#
Bartlet gets a clinch.
Bartlet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stenberg is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Stenberg fails to land.
Bartlet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stenberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bartlet lands an elbow that stopped Stenberg in his tracks for a moment.
Bartlet blocks an uppercut.
Bartlet prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Stenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartlet dips to his left and cracks Stenberg with an uppercut!
Stenberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bartlet at a distance.
Bartlet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stenberg is out of range.
Bartlet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Stenberg scores with a jab. Bartlet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stenberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bartlet scores with a kick to the body.
Bartlet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bartlet scoring well with a low kick there.
Bartlet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stenberg missing with a left hand there. Bartlet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartlet wants to clinch.
Stenberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bartlet has time to react.#T3#
Bartlet scores with a jab to the head.
Bartlet looks for the body kick but Stenberg saw that one coming.
Stenberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stenberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bartlet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartlet throws a chopping leg kick but Stenberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stenberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stenberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stenberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bartlet is looking to clinch but Stenberg is avoiding it.
Stenberg swinging wildly here.
Bartlet doesn't manage to clinch there - Stenberg circles away.
Stenberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bartlet tries to clinch there but Stenberg circles away.
Bartlet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenberg.
Bartlet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bartlet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Stenberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bartlet lands a leg kick that knocks Stenberg off balance momentarily.
Bartlet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenberg is able to avoid easily.
Bartlet looks for the body kick but Stenberg saw that one coming.
Stenberg feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Josiah Bartlet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Bartlet is predictable there
and Stenberg counters with a two punch combo.
Stenberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bartlet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab from Stenberg.
Bartlet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartlet lands with a nice body kick.
Stenberg works the jab nicely.
Bartlet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Bartlet is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bartlet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stenberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bartlet takes a swing at Stenberg's ribcage but misses.
Stenberg digs a good hook to Bartlet's body.
Bartlet misses with a leg kick
and Stenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Bartlet tries a low kick but Stenberg avoids it.
Stenberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bartlet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bartlet motions for Stenberg to come forward. Bartlet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stenberg throws out a leg kick but Bartlet moves out of range and Stenberg only half commits.
Stenberg jabs at Bartlet's body.
Stenberg takes a swing at Bartlet's ribcage but misses.
Stenberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Stenberg.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartlet thuds his right hand into Stenberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stenberg.
Oh Bartlet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stenberg knocks out Bartlet with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Stenberg before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Stenberg picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fredrik Stenberg!
A victorious Fredrik Stenberg 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:
DUEL#63 Ibaka vs Lannister
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Coach moves out of range as Stenberg strikes.
Stenberg takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenberg misses the target.
Head Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenberg.
Coach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenberg throws out the jab.
Coach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenberg throws out the jab.
Coach 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.
Coach blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coach misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenberg throws a hook but Coach avoids it easily.
Stenberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coach connects with a jab.#T1#
Coach misses with a straight right.
Stenberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coach misses with a head kick.
Stenberg missing with a left hand there. Coach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Coach - just one landing.
Stenberg cracks a nice hook into Coach's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Stenberg.
Coach ducks under a wild hook from Stenberg.#TD2#
Stenberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Coach!
Stenberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coach struggling a bit here.
Stenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stenberg in side control, throwing shots but Coach defends. #T2#
Coach wants to control but Stenberg postures up.#SUB2#
Stenberg is working to tighten his grip on Coach's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Coach has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Stenberg is really squeezing tight and eventually Coach passes out! Stenberg breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Amped Performance, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
DFN #1 Army vs McGee
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopez tries to bum rush Stenberg with a series of wild strikes but Stenberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenberg.
#TD#
Stenberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lopez on his heels. He'll look to pass Lopez's guard now, I'm sure.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lopez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Midnight MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Stenberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stenberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stenberg cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
Lopez looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenberg stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lopez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stenberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Stenberg is nestled in close to Lopez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez is still trying to improve position.
Nice strikes from Stenberg there.
Stenberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Stenberg is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Stenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lopez has hold of Stenberg's hands but Stenberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Stenberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stenberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lopez is trying to stand.
Stenberg working Lopez over with strikes. #SUB#
Stenberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stenberg lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg working Lopez over with strikes.
Lopez trying to hold on to Stenberg's head to control him but Stenberg postures up.
Lopez taking some punishment here, with Stenberg in his half guard.
Lopez tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.#T3#
Lopez manages to get to full guard.
Stenberg is pushing down on Lopez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Stenberg has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Stenberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Stenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Stenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Stenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopez's head.#SUB2#
Lopez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stenberg uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
Lopez is trying to improve his position.
Stenberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lopez some visible discomfort.
Lopez tries to bench press Stenberg off him but Stenberg keeps the position.
Stenberg landing a few strikes.
Stenberg lands a few punches from side control.
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!
Lopez tries to buck Stenberg off but Stenberg is having none of it.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Stenberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lopez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A cross from Stenberg lands.
Stenberg connects with the punch.#CL#
Stenberg has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenberg.
Stenberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stenberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but Stenberg blocks with his arms.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Stenberg jumps into guard, dragging Lopez to the mat.
#SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Stenberg 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Stenberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.#SUB#
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Stenberg's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Stenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Stenberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez wants to stand but Stenberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Stenberg looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
#SUB#
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Stenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stenberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Stenberg working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
#SUB#
Stenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Stenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Stenberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Stenberg has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
Stenberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lopez has passed into side control.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Stenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SU2#
Lopez stands up and beckons Stenberg to his feet.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Stenberg had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Stenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Stenberg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stenberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez throws a front kick aimed at Stenberg's knee but Stenberg avoids it well.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Stenberg feints and as Lopez raises his hands in defense, Stenberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez pulls Stenberg in to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stenberg slips under a jab.
Lopez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stenberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Stenberg.
Stenberg connects with a right hand. Lopez shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Stenberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Stenberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stenberg misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Stenberg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lopez wants to get up but he can't break Stenberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Stenberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lopez wants to stand but Stenberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Stenberg working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
#SUB#
Stenberg looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
#SUB#
Stenberg working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
#SUB#
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Lopez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Stenberg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lopez trying to control the action but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lopez in particular looking to stall.
Stenberg is controlling Lopez's trapped leg to prevent Lopez from advancing to side control.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
Stenberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miguel Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lopez is now in half guard.
Stenberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrik Stenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stenberg 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
A victorious Fredrik Stenberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Miguel Lopez had this to say: 'never been more excited to retire. only 3 fights left'.
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Event:
DUEL#53 Army vs Michaels
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenberg misses the shot to the body.
Sundberg with the counter takedown but Stenberg avoids it easily.
Sundberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sundberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stenberg has time to react.
Stenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Stenberg darts in and clinches Sundberg up against the cage.
Sundberg blocks an uppercut.
Stenberg jumps guard but Sundberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stenberg working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Sundberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sundberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Sundberg swings for the body but Stenberg moves out of range.
Stenberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Stenberg scores with a takedown into Sundberg's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Stenberg postures up.
#T1#
Sundberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Stenberg sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sundberg doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Stenberg paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sundberg - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ove Sundberg!
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Event:
DUEL#48 Army vs Lapu
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenberg swings for the body but Myles moves out of range.
Myles appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stenberg looks to throw the jab but Myles is out of range.
Myles swinging wildly here.
Myles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stenberg defends well and Myles ends up having to push Stenberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stenberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stenberg misses the jab.
Stenberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Myles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stenberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Darren Myles has been cut.#T1#
Myles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Myless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Myles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stenberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myles counters with a two punch combo. #KD2#
Stenberg drops his shoulder and cracks Myles with a huge uppercut! Myles goes down! Can Stenberg finish him?
#ROC2#
Myles is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Myles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Myles seems to have got his legs back now.
Let's hope that Stenberg 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.#T2##SUB2#
Stenberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Myles is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Myles has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Stenberg wants to control the position but Myles says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Myles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Myles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Stenberg moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Stenberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Myles defends it easily.
Myles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Myles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Stenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Myles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Stenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Myles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Myles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Myles has managed to get both his arms back between Stenberg's legs - danger averted.
Myles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Myles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stenberg pulls Myles in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Myles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Myles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stenberg throws a right hand that misses
and Myles counters with a one-two to the body.
Stenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Myles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stenberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Myles avoids it really well and circles away.
Fredrik Stenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Myles shoots and misses
and Stenberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stenberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Myles in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg lands the left hand.
Stenberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myles counters with a two punch combo.
Darren Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myles throws a right hand that Stenberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Stenberg also avoids with ease.#T1#
Myles throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenberg.
Stenberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Myles defends it well.
Stenberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenberg cracks Myles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stenberg missing with a left hand there. Myles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenberg throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Myles counters with a series of strikes that sends Stenberg to the canvas! Myles follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#
Stenberg is rocked!
Myles postures up in Stenberg's guard and throws a big left but Stenberg blocks it.
Stenberg is still in real trouble! Can Myles finish him?
Myles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stenberg 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##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenberg stalling away here and it's allowed Myles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stenberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Stenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stenberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Myles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myles is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #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.
Stenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Myles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Myles postures up.
Stenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Myles looking to sit in guard and control but Stenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Stenberg content to stall in guard here.
Stenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Stenberg content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darren Myles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stenberg misses with a body shot.
Stenberg is looking to slow Myles down with leg kicks.
Myles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Myles tries for a takedown but Stenberg circles away easily
and Stenberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Stenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myles throws a nice looking combination but Stenberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenberg! But no joy.
Fredrik Stenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg misses with a straight right.
Myles feinted with a counter takedown.
Myles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stenberg.
Jab, jab by Stenberg - just one landing. #T1#
Myles tries for a takedown but Stenberg circles away easily
letting Stenberg counter with a right hand. #TD#
Myles shoots in and bounces Stenberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Myles wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Myles stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.#SUB2#
Stenberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Myles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Myles wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stenberg isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Myles stacks Stenberg on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Myles!
Stenberg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Myles connects with a decent elbow.
Stenberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Myles's best efforts.
Myles wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Myles is working away from the top position though.
Myles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Myles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myles is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Stenberg has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Myles doesn't defend quickly enough and Stenberg has managed to lock this one up! Can Myles escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stenberg on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fredrik Stenberg!
In his post fight interview, Fredrik Stenberg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DUEL#45 Overstreet vs Komaroff
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Esposito 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stenberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Esposito scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Stenberg looking to score a takedown here. Esposito is defending well but Stenberg drives through and ends up in Esposito 's guard.
Stenberg stands and throws Esposito 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Esposito is working away.
Stenberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stenberg advances nicely into full mount.
Stenberg thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Esposito gets back to half guard.
Esposito wants to get back to his feet.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stenberg stalling. #T1#
Esposito trying to hold on to Stenberg's head to control him but Stenberg postures up.
#SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Esposito defends it well.
Stenberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stenberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stenberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Esposito can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Esposito won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stenberg in particular looking to stall.
Esposito is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esposito keeps Stenberg at a distance using the push kick.
Esposito slips a jab from Stenberg.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
Stenberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Stenberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Esposito finds it's way round the side to connect with Stenberg's head.
Stenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenberg misses with a hook.
A big right from Stenberg misses.
A little jabbing left from Esposito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Esposito throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Esposito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenberg lands with an overhand left.
Esposito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenberg lands a right hook to the body.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Stenberg moves out of range easily.
Stenberg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Esposito just manages to avoid it.
Stenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Stenberg moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenberg misses the target.
Stenberg checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenberg.
Good shot there by Stenberg.
Stenberg cracks Esposito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Esposito .
Stenberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Esposito finds it's way round the side to connect with Stenberg's head.
Esposito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenberg slips a jab from Esposito .
Stenberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Esposito lands a jab to the nose.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenberg.
Stenberg takes one to the side of the head.
Esposito is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Stenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Esposito lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Esposito gets caught napping as Stenberg dives in and scores a takedown. Esposito manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
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#
Esposito lands with an overhand left.
Esposito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stenberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stenberg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Esposito lands a lovely overhand right.
Stenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Esposito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Esposito . Stenberg shrugs it off though.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut
and Esposito finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenberg.
Stenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito .
The crowd cheers as Esposito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stenberg doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito swings for the body but Stenberg moves out of range.
#T1#
Esposito throws a hook but Stenberg avoids it easily.
Stenberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a hook but Esposito blocks it.
Nice body punch from Esposito .
Esposito lands a body shot.
Dante Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stenberg looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito .
Esposito throws a lazy body kick
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Esposito as he connects with a hook.
Esposito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stenberg in his tracks.
Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esposito .
A head kick by Esposito misses
and Stenberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito .
Esposito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg blocks a head kick by Esposito .
#T2#
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esposito leaves Stenberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Stenberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito .
Esposito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito .
Stenberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Esposito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stenberg somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Stenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Esposito misses.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stenberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Esposito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenberg.
Esposito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stenberg throws a nice looking combination but Esposito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Esposito enables Stenberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Esposito manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stenberg throws a strike but Esposito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Stenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esposito is aware though and is defending well.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Stenberg has his foot on Esposito 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Esposito works his way back into a safe position though.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Esposito controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stenberg is trying to hold Esposito in close to prevent damage but Esposito has managed to pass into half guard.
Stenberg gets full guard.#SUB#
Stenberg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Esposito 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 Stenberg.
Esposito working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Esposito tries to work over Stenberg's front leg with a kick but Stenberg checks it.
Esposito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Esposito tenderised Stenberg's leg. Stenberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Esposito clobbers Stenberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dante Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito misses with a straight right.
Stenberg is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Stenberg misses.
Esposito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stenberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Stenberg.
Esposito tests Stenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Stenberg with that takedown attempt.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Esposito throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Stenberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stenberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stenberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stenberg'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.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esposito works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esposito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito .
Stenberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stenberg will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Esposito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stenberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Esposito feints and then cracks Stenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenberg down.
Stenberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenberg throws out the jab.
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Stenberg slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Esposito misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenberg misses the target.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenberg misses the shot to the body.
Stenberg checks a low kick from Esposito .#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Esposito enables Stenberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Esposito manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stenberg content to stall in guard here.
Fredrik Stenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Esposito is retaining full guard. #T4#
Esposito has control of Stenberg's left arm, preventing Stenberg from doing any damage.
Stenberg trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Esposito is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Stenberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Esposito has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Esposito !
A relieved looking Dante Esposito 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:
DUEL#40 Armis vs Gaultier
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Munoz misses with the combination.
Stenberg avoids the head kick by Munoz.
A head kick misses from Munoz.
Nice sprawl there from Munoz as Stenberg shoots in.
Stenberg's coach down at Bjorn's Elite Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stenberg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Munoz's shoulder, as Munoz tries to avoid the shot.
Stenberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Munoz off the cage and back into range.
Munoz misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenberg scores with a jab. Munoz acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Stenberg pushes Munoz up against the cage in a clinch.
Stenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Munoz.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Stenberg as the two fighters clinch.
Stenberg tries to work over Munoz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Stenberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Munoz breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munoz walks into a stiff left hand from Stenberg.
A head kick misses from Munoz.
Stenberg throws a lazy right hand but Munoz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Stenberg.
Stenberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Stenberg rushes Munoz and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenberg.
Our sources have told us that Munoz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stenberg tries for a takedown but Munoz manages to get underhooks.
Stenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Stenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Munoz.
Stenberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Munoz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson Munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik Stenberg.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stenberg misses with the head strike.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Munoz controls his hands.
Stenberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stenberg working aggressively here.
Stenberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munoz's elbow.
Munoz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stenberg misses with a body punch.
Munoz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Stenberg gets control of Munoz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stenberg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Stenberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munoz defends it easily.#T3#
Stenberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Stenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munoz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Stenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munoz is aware though and is defending well.
Munoz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stenberg on the ground.#SUB2#
Stenberg is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Munoz has his hands clasped together but Stenberg extends and breaks Munoz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Stenberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fredrik Stenberg!
Our winner, Fredrik Stenberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EVO 283: Traylor vs Minasian
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Stenberg dips to his left and cracks Harris with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Stenberg.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stenberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harris - the referee stops the clock and Stenberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harris. Stenberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stenberg misses with a straight right.
Stenberg throws out a powerful jab.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harris is looking to score with low kicks.
Harris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stenberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenberg.
Stenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Stenberg. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris scores with a jab. Stenberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenberg.
Fredrik Stenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harris slips a straight right by Stenberg.
Harris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Stenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris slips under a jab from Stenberg.
Stenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris throws out a counter right but Stenberg avoids it with no problem.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Stenberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris tries a quick counter leg kick but Stenberg is wise to it.
Stenberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Stenberg.
Harris checks a leg kick.
Derek Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenberg throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stenberg has time to react.
Stenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenberg scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris misses with a low kick as Stenberg jumps back.
Stenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Harris misses with a head kick.
Stenberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenberg cracks Harris with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Stenberg coming out on top.
Stenberg lands with an overhand left.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stenberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Stenberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harris to the ground. Stenberg is now in Harris's guard.
Stenberg throwing strikes but missing.
Harris 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#
Stenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harris trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it. #T3#
Harris scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stenberg?
Stenberg working to try and regain half guard.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg regains half guard.
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harris in particular looking to stall.
Harris wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy. #T4#
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stenberg trying to control but Harris postures up.
Harris wants to take a breather but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stenberg desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Harris is trying to control. Stenberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harris prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice 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 Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stenberg misses with a body shot
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stenberg thinking.
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stenberg throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris throws a fast counter high kick but Stenberg manages to duck under it in time.
Stenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
Harris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris defending well as Stenberg loads up on a big left hand.
Stenberg shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donk. Stenberg catches Harris right on the button with a cross.
Stenberg misses the jab.
Stenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Stenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stenberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stenberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harris.
Harris throws a leg kick that misses.
Harris throws a front kick that sends Stenberg stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Stenberg lunges at Harris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harris's hand.
Fredrik Stenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Stenberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Stenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenberg clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stenberg thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harris lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenberg off the cage and back into range.
Stenberg misses the jab.
Stenberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stenberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris digs a good body shot into Stenberg's ribs.
Harris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harris tries to bench press Stenberg off him but Stenberg keeps the position.
Derek Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Stenberg staying calm.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Stenberg taking a break here but Harris is having none of it and regains half guard.
Harris is pressing down on Stenberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Stenberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stenberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris 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#
Stenberg is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Harris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stenberg won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
Harris is trying to control. Stenberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harris prevents Stenberg from improving his position.#T4#
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stenberg's head.
Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stenberg wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Harris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but Stenberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derek Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stenberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
Harris wants to counter the offense by Stenberg and move into the clinch position.
Stenberg lands a jab to the nose.
Harris tries to move into range but Stenberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harris tries to land a leg kick but Stenberg saw it coming and moves away.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stenberg's sensitive parts.
Harris throws a leg kick #TD#
and Stenberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stenberg.
Harris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stenberg controls the pace.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris pulls Stenberg in close to prevent any damage.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #T1#
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris throws a push kick but Stenberg slaps the foot to one side.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stenberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Stenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Harris slams his shin into Stenberg's torso.
Stenberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stenberg somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Stenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Stenberg misses the jab.
Stenberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harris is able to avoid easily.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Stenberg moved away.
Harris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stenberg.
Harris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Stenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenberg throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Stenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Stenberg staying out of range there.#T3#
Harris lands the left hand.
Stenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Stenberg loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
And Harris responds with a good body kick, but Stenberg manages to step out the way in time.
Stenberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Stenberg moved away.
Harris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Stenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris keeps Stenberg at a distance using the push kick.
Harris throws a head kick that Stenberg semi-blocks.
Good shot there by Stenberg.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stenberg.
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Stenberg digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Stenberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stenberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harris scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Stenberg takes one on the button.
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stenberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stenberg off to one side.
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stenberg checks it well. #TD#
Stenberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stenberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stenberg is stalling in the full guard.
Stenberg trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Stenberg is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Harris.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Harris!
Derek Harris made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Seems like you should have stayed in gym like you have done your whole so called fighting career.'.
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Event:
EVO 276: Avaldo vs Hunt
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Ribber is looking to clinch.
Stenberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenberg misses the target.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribber doesn't seem bothered though.
Ribber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribber quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stenberg throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Stenberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stenberg throws out a powerful jab.
Stenberg with a poor takedown
and Ribber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenberg walks into a stiff left hand from Ribber.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
Stenberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ribber.
Stenberg connects with a single shot there.
Ribber motions for Stenberg to come forward. Ribber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Stenberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stenberg is aware though and is defending well.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Stenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Ribber.#T1#
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stenberg defends it easily.
Stenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Ribber has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stenberg doesn't defend quickly enough and Ribber has managed to lock this one up! Can Stenberg escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ribber on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grin Ribber!
In his post fight interview, Grin Ribber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Infinity: Jungle Warfare
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Harland walks into a stiff left hand from Stenberg.
Stenberg lands with an overhand left.
Stenberg lands a jab to the nose.
Stenberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab from Stenberg.
Stenberg lands a head shot.
Stenberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Harland should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg scores with a jab. Harland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stenberg scores with a nice right hand.
Stenberg has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harland is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stenberg misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Harland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stenberg wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Harland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stenberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stenberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stenberg lands with a good body shot.
Harland doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stenberg catches Harland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stenberg catches Harland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy left from Stenberg finds it's target.
Harland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stenberg pinned against the cage. Stenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Stenberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stenberg tests Harland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stenberg misses with a double jab.
Harland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stenberg pinned against the cage. Stenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Harland walks into a left hand.
Harland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stenberg defends well and Harland ends up having to push Stenberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stenberg throws out a counter right but Harland avoids it with no problem.
Harland shoots for a double leg takedown but Stenberg sprawls well. He's pushed Harland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Stenberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stenberg defends it nicely.
Stenberg lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Stenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenberg digs a good body shot into Harland's ribs.
Harland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stenberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harland on the side of the head.
Harland shoots in but Stenberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Stenberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stenberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stenberg connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harland.
Stenberg lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Harland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stenberg is not content to let Harland control the position.
Stenberg gets full guard.
Harland wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stenberg has his foot on Harland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harland works his way back into a safe position though.
Harland controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harland defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Harland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Harland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Stenberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harland stands up over Stenberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland controlling from the top position.
Harland looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Stenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harland defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland postures up in Stenberg's guard and throws a big left but Stenberg blocks it.
Harland throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenberg 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.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Stenberg controls Harland momentarily but Harland frees himself.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stenberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenberg swings for the body but Harland moves out of range.
Harland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stenberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stenberg connects with a body shot.
Stenberg cracks Harland with a good jab.#T4#
Stenberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenberg scores with a hook to the body. Harland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice sprawl there from Stenberg as Harland shoots in.
Harland takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Harland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harland lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg has control of Harland's left arm, preventing Harland from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harland postures up.
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stenberg throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Stenberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stenberg is nestled in close to Harland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harland is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg drops an elbow to the side of Harland's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stenberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harland moves into full guard.
#T1#
Harland trying to keep a closed guard but Stenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Harland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Harland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harland wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Harland pushes his legs off easily.
Harland wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
Stenberg being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Stenberg working for submissions but it's allowed Harland to get to half guard.
Stenberg trying to control from the bottom.
Harland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Harland is trying to control the action in half guard but Stenberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stenberg gets back to full guard.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland postures up.
#SUB2#
Stenberg looking for a guillotine here but Harland defends easily.
Harland throws a big right hand that misses.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stenberg has his hands on Harland's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zander Harland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harland shoots in looking for a takedown but Stenberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stenberg swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg jabs Harland right on the nose. Harland blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stenberg, as that shot connected.
Harland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrik Stenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stenberg 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg 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:
Infinity: Unfinished Buisness
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Banchamek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stenberg.
Banchamek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Banchamek's shoulder, as Banchamek tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Banchamek misses
letting Stenberg counter with a right hand.
Banchamek missing with a left hand there. Stenberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenberg tries to counter with a takedown but Banchamek is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
Stenberg dips to his left and cracks Banchamek with an uppercut!
A big left from Stenberg misses.
Banchamek looks to clinch
and Stenberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Banchamek takes a swing at Stenberg's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stenberg lands with a cross.
Stenberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.
Banchamek misses the body punch
and Stenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Banchamek scores with a body shot.
Stenberg lands with a nice body punch.
Stenberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banchamek.
Stenberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banchamek was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenberg.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Stenberg moves away #TD#
and Stenberg counters with a single leg into guard. Banchamek didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Stenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banchamek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Banchamek's legs - danger averted.
Stenberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banchamek is being controlled here.
Banchamek is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg working the ground and pound. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Banchamek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stenberg grinds an elbow into Banchamek's temple.
Stenberg scores with punches from side control.
Stenberg taking a breather here.
Banchamek tries to bench press Stenberg off him but Stenberg keeps the position.
Banchamek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Banchamek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Stenberg trying to mount his opponent but Banchamek defends it.
Stenberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stenberg winds up and cracks Banchamek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stenberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Stenberg is working for a kimura but Banchamek is defending it quite comfortably.
Stenberg working Banchamek over with strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Banchamek is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg drops an elbow to the side of Banchamek's head. #SUB2#
Banchamek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Stenberg 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.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Banchamek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
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#
Banchamek throws a hook but Stenberg avoids it easily.
Stenberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banchamek at a distance.
Banchamek lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Banchamek misses.
Stenberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banchamek sprawls and moves away.
Banchamek moves to clinch but Stenberg breaks away
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Rune Banchamek has been cut.
A big left from Banchamek misses.
Stenberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banchamek can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by Banchamek there.
Nice jab there from Stenberg.
Banchamek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banchamek punishes Stenberg's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Banchamek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banchamek swings for the body but Stenberg moves out of range.
Banchamek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banchamek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Banchamek misses.
A shot to the body from Banchamek misses
and Stenberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the body
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Banchamek catches Stenberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banchamek tries to clinch but Stenberg is having none of it.
Banchamek takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Stenberg has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Banchamek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banchamek takes one on the button.
Stenberg takes a swing at Banchamek's ribcage but misses.
Banchamek misses with a body shot.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut. Banchamek saw that one coming.
Banchamek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
Stenberg lands a body shot.
Jab by Stenberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banchamek thinking.
Stenberg cracks Banchamek with an open hand slap.
Banchamek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Banchamek.
Stenberg misses with a looping left.
A big left from Stenberg misses. #T2##TD#
Stenberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banchamek on his heels. He'll look to pass Banchamek's guard now, I'm sure.
Stenberg stands up over Banchamek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Stenberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Banchamek working for submissions but it's allowed Stenberg to get to half guard.
Banchamek wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Banchamek is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg working Banchamek over with strikes. #T3#
Banchamek is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Banchamek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Banchamek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banchamek keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg lands a couple of digs.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stenberg is in close to Banchamek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banchamek wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banchamek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banchamek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Banchamek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banchamek keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Stenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rune Banchamek'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.
#R3#
Stenberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Banchamek's head.
Stenberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banchamek. Banchamek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Banchamek moves into the clinch.
Stenberg blocking some punches.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Stenberg.
Banchamek takes a shot to the head.
Banchamek fails to pull guard.
Stenberg lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek can't find room to land a body shot as Stenberg controls the action.
Banchamek struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenberg controls his hands.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike.
Stenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Stenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenberg scores with a jab to the head.
Stenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Stenberg.
Fredrik Stenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenberg throws a body punch but Banchamek moves out of range.
Banchamek throws an off balance right hand
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Stenberg misses.
Banchamek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot.
Rune Banchamek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banchamek lands an overhand right.
Stenberg lands a really nice looking cross but Banchamek seems unphased.
Banchamek throws a shot from downtown. Stenberg moves away and avoids it.
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banchamek.
Banchamek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stenberg dips to his left and cracks Banchamek with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot.
Stenberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banchamek sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Stenberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stenberg.
Banchamek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banchamek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banchamek swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Stenberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stenberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2##SUB2#
Banchamek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stenberg postures up and lands a big shot to Banchamek's brow. #SUB2#
Banchamek has an active guard here but Stenberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Stenberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stenberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stenberg working over Banchamek with some ground and pound. Banchamek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stenberg is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Stenberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banchamek has hold of Stenberg's hands but Stenberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fredrik Stenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banchamek is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Banchamek is pressing down on Stenberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#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.#SUB2#
Banchamek isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stenberg stacks Banchamek on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stenberg!
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Banchamek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banchamek is trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to control but Banchamek is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Stenberg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Banchamek rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stenberg's guard! Nice work there by Banchamek!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rune Banchamek's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Stenberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banchamek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenberg lands a jab to the head.
Banchamek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stenberg.
Stenberg misses with a looping right.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banchamek. Stenberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banchamek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Stenberg tries to keep at a distance but Banchamek has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Stenberg breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Banchamek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banchamek misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Stenberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stenberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Stenberg working some strikes from top position.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Banchamek keeps moving.
Stenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Banchamek keeps moving. #SUB2#
Banchamek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stenberg is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Banchamek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stenberg passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stenberg connects with a nice short shot to Banchamek's temple. #T2#
Stenberg drops an elbow to the side of Banchamek's head.
Stenberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stenberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banchamek looks a forlorn figure.
Banchamek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stenberg lands a big shot there that rocks Banchamek but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Banchamek that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Banchamek is squirming around, avoiding Stenberg's attempts to control the action.
Banchamek working to try and regain half guard.
Stenberg controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stenberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banchamek looks a forlorn figure.
Banchamek taking shots to the head.
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Stenberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stenberg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Banchamek hang on?
Banchamek is looking to get to half guard.
Stenberg is landing with some decent strikes but Banchamek is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg had his way with Rune Banchamek in that round.
The cut man is working on Rune Banchamek's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Stenberg misses with an uppercut.
Stenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banchamek.
Jab from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Stenberg moves out of range.
Banchamek throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenberg lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Stenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banchamek wants to counter with a clinch but Stenberg pushes him away.
Stenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banchamek misses with a wild combination.
Banchamek lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek throws a body punch but Stenberg moves out of range.
Banchamek swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Stenberg counter with a right hand.
Stenberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Banchamek throws a body punch but Stenberg moves out of range. #T1#
Banchamek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Banchamek misses.
Stenberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banchamek's head.
Stenberg throws a body punch but Banchamek moves out of range.
Stenberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banchamek wants to clinch but Stenberg slips to the side
letting Stenberg counter with a right hand.
Stenberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.
Stenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banchamek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banchamek in his tracks.
Stenberg takes a swing at Banchamek's ribcage but misses.
Banchamek misses with a straight left.
Banchamek misses with a left hand
and Stenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenberg scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banchamek doesn't seem bothered though.
Banchamek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rune Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Banchamek swings for the body but Stenberg moves out of range.
Banchamek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banchamek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stenberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Banchamek's head.
Stenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenberg blocks a jab.#TD#
Stenberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Banchamek won't allow it.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Banchamek is having none of it.
Stenberg lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Banchamek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banchamek.#SUB2#
Stenberg stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Banchamek has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Stenberg manages to get his head free but now Banchamek has transitioned to an armbar! Stenberg grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Banchamek! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rune Banchamek!
Rune Banchamek is the new featherweight champion!
Rune Banchamek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Infinity: Madness
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Montalban scores with a sloppy right hand. Stenberg should have avoided that one.
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montalban as he jumps to the side.
Stenberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Montalban off the cage and back into range.
Stenberg loads up on a big right hand but Montalban slips the punch.
Montalban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Montalban slips a straight right by Stenberg.
Montalban walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montalban avoids the body shot from Stenberg.
Stenberg dips to his left and cracks Montalban with an uppercut!
Stenberg throws an off balance right hand
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Stenberg lands a right hook to the body.
Jesus Montalban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenberg throws a body punch but Montalban moves out of range.
Montalban throwing a counter right hand but Stenberg manages to avoid it.
Stenberg swings widly with a right hand
and Montalban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montalban seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fredrik Stenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montalban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stenberg has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stenberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montalban moves away.
Stenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montalban manages to avoid it.
Stenberg connects with a jab.#T2#
Stenberg misses the shot to the body.
Montalban has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stenberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Montalban's head.
Stenberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenberg misses the jab.
Montalban throws a big counter combination but Stenberg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stenberg loads up on a big right hand but Montalban slips the punch.
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montalban.
Stenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Montalban thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montalban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stenberg with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montalban.
Montalban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Stenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenberg lands with a hook. Montalban tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Montalban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stenberg misses with a body punch
and Montalban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Montalban counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Montalban throws a hook but Stenberg avoids it easily.
Stenberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Montalban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jesus Montalban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik Stenberg.
Stenberg loads up on a big right hand but Montalban slips the punch.
Montalban is looking to counter punch.
Montalban misses the body punch #CL2#
and Stenberg counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montalban throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Montalban controls his hands.
A short right from Montalban on the inside.
Montalban trying to stall but Stenberg improves his position.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montalban stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stenberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montalban looking to stall.
Stenberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stenberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montalban takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stenberg misses with a hook
and Montalban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Stenberg coming out on top.
Stenberg swings for the body but Montalban moves out of range.
Montalban slips under a jab from Stenberg.
Montalban feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montalban.
Montalban half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg misses with a body shot
and Montalban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montalban.
Montalban looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Montalban takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fredrik Stenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Stenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Montalban walks into a jab.
Stenberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut.
Montalban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Montalban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stenberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montalban counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stenberg's knee momentarily.
Stenberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montalban.
Stenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Stenberg tries to get set, Montalban tries to push him back and clinch up but Stenberg manages to avoid the attempt.
Montalban misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Stenberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenberg is standing up over Montalban. Montalban looks to escape but Stenberg dives into side control.
Stenberg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Montalban is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Montalban avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stenberg.
Montalban defending against the ground and pound.
Stenberg controls the position.
Montalban on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montalban tries to get out of the position.
An elbow from Stenberg crashes against the mat.
Stenberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Montalban controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Montalban managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stenberg.
Montalban defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Montalban parries the strikes from Stenberg easily there. Stenberg is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Montalban to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg works to advance to full mount. Montalban defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Poor strikes thrown by Stenberg there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2#
Stenberg looking to secure an arm triangle but Montalban defends it well.
Stenberg punching from mount but Montalban doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Montalban knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stenberg on the ground.
Stenberg landing strikes from the mount.
Stenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stenberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stenberg unloads with some shots from mount but Montalban bucks and avoids them well.
Stenberg throws some wild stikes that Montalban manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Stenberg there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stenberg working the ground and pound effectively.
Stenberg throwing strikes here but Montalban is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Stenberg raining down shots from the mount!
Montalban is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Montalban avoids the body shot from Stenberg.
Stenberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montalban avoids it really well and circles away.
As Stenberg tries to get set, Montalban tries to push him back and clinch up but Stenberg manages to avoid the attempt.
Stenberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg throws out a powerful jab.
Stenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Montalban cracks a nice hook into Stenberg's ribs.#T1##TD2#
Stenberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stenberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Montalban has wrist control.
Stenberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Stenberg throwing strikes but missing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fredrik Stenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stenberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Montalban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenberg.
Montalban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenberg lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Stenberg misses.
Montalban throwing a counter right hand but Stenberg manages to avoid it.#T3#
Montalban stuffs the takedown attempt from Stenberg. Stenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Stenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montalban is looking to counter punch.
Stenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Montalban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenberg misses with a jab to the body
and Stenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Stenberg misses its intended target.
Stenberg throws the left hand but Montalban avoids the punch easily.
Stenberg misses with a hook.
Stenberg has his takedown stuffed
and Montalban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jesus Montalban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik Stenberg.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenberg. Montalban does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Montalban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut
and Montalban counters with a straight right hand.
Montalban throws a hook to the side of Stenberg's head but Stenberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenberg throws a hook but Montalban avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Montalban misses its target.
Stenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stenberg missing with a left hand there. Montalban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montalban throwing a counter right hand but Stenberg manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montalban walks into a stiff left hand from Stenberg.
Stenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Montalban throwing a counter right hand but Stenberg manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Stenberg throws out a loose jab but Montalban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenberg misses with a hook to the body
letting Montalban counter with a right hand.
Montalban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stenberg lands a jab to Montalban's midsection.
Good work by Stenberg as he checks the leg kick.
Montalban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenberg.
Jab from Stenberg.
Montalban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg throws a body punch but Montalban moves out of range.
As Stenberg backs away, Montalban returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stenberg scores with a hook.
A big left from Stenberg misses.
Montalban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montalban.
Montalban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenberg.
An attempted straight right counter from Montalban misses the target.
Montalban avoids the body shot from Stenberg.
An attempted straight right counter from Montalban misses the target.
Montalban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Stenberg misses.
Montalban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montalban.
Montalban fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stenberg just manages to avoid it.
Montalban fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stenberg on the side of the head.
Montalban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenberg.
Montalban defending well as Stenberg loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Montalban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Montalban misses with a leg kick.
Montalban looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stenberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montalban in his tracks.
Stenberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montalban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut.
Montalban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenberg.
Montalban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Montalban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Montalban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stenberg scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Stenberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montalban. Montalban circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stenberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Montalban to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenberg misses the shot to the body.
Montalban moves out of range as Stenberg strikes.
Montalban seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stenberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montalban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montalban moves out of range as Stenberg strikes.
It looked like Montalban was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stenberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stenberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montalban counters with a thumping low kick.
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montalban.
#T4#
Stenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Montalban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montalban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenberg.
Montalban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Stenberg misses.
Montalban is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montalban manages to avoid it.
Montalban throws a front kick aimed at Stenberg's knee but Stenberg avoids it well.
Stenberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Montalban is just out of range.
Montalban throws a big counter combination but Stenberg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stenberg misses with a wild combination.
Montalban seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stenberg slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Stenberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stenberg throws the left hand but Montalban avoids the punch easily.
Montalban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montalban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montalban closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Montalban walks into a left hand.
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montalban feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut. Montalban saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg misses with a right hand
and Montalban counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Montalban. That snapped Stenberg's head back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stenberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Montalban, which made it look bad.
Montalban is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A big right from Stenberg misses.
It looked like Montalban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stenberg throws a right hand that misses
enabling Montalban to counter with a crisp jab.
Montalban scores with a jab. Stenberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stenberg throws a looping overhand right but Montalban ducks down to avoid it.
Montalban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montalban ducks under a wild hook from Stenberg.
Montalban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenberg throws out the jab.
It looked like Montalban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Stenberg. #T2#
Stenberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Stenberg is rocked!
Stenberg misses with a body punch
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Montalban finish him?
Stenberg misses with a hook to the body
and Montalban counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stenberg's knee momentarily.
Stenberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montalban was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenberg.
Montalban fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stenberg just manages to avoid it.
Stenberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Stenberg thuds his right hand into Montalban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stenberg misses the body punch
enabling Montalban to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montalban is looking to score with low kicks.
Stenberg misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Stenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Montalban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Stenberg shoots and misses
letting Montalban counter with a right hand.
Jesus Montalban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik Stenberg.
Montalban slips under a jab from Stenberg.
It looked like Montalban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stenberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Montalban counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Montalban misses its intended target.
Stenberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stenberg connects with a jab.
Stenberg staying out of range there.
Stenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montalban is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Stenberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Montalban!
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Stenberg is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Montalban is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesus Montalban.
Well Stenberg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Fredrik Stenberg 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:
Infinity: Gods of Pain
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stenberg misses the jab.
Stenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Stenberg.
Santos avoids the body shot from Stenberg.
#CL2#
Santos rushes Stenberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenberg tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenberg controls his hands.
Santos tries to work over Stenberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenberg controls his hands.
Stenberg is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stenberg down to the mat. Stenberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stenberg lands a slapping body shot.
Stenberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stenberg throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Stenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Fredrik Stenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenberg swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Stenberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenberg keeps working.
Stenberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Academy of Arse Whoopers, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg struggling a bit here.
Stenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stenberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg struggling a bit here.#T3#
Stenberg is trying to work for a sweep but Santos has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tries to control but Stenberg wriggling away.
Stenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stenberg actively working from the bottom here.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Stenberg defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santos content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stenberg scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stenberg swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Stenberg gets a double leg takedown into Santos's guard.#SUB2#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stenberg defends it easily.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg.
Stenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stenberg stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenberg defends well.#T1#
Stenberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Stenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stenberg is now in half guard.
Stenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Stenberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stenberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
Santos keeping control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Stenberg there.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB#
Stenberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Santos is trying to stand back up but Stenberg is controlling him
Stenberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Santos has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Stenberg escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Stenberg!
Stenberg trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Stenberg is working Santos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stenberg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Santos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Santos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stenberg.
#T4#
Stenberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Stenberg working the ground and pound.
Stenberg lands some shots froms side control.
Santos wants to control but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg is putting a hurting on Santos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stenberg cracks Santos with a big elbow.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenberg lands some shots froms side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Stenberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stenberg lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Stenberg pushes him off.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stenberg stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stenberg lands a jab to the nose.
Stenberg leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stenberg lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos tries to clinch but Stenberg moves away #TD#
and Stenberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Stenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fredrik Stenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Stenberg cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Stenberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos wants to stand up but Stenberg is controlling him.
Stenberg throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Stenberg trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Stenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Stenberg works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Stenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stenberg works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Stenberg trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santos wants to stand up but Stenberg is controlling him.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stenberg lands with a good body shot.
Stenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Stenberg scores with a hook.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stenberg jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenberg. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos wants to clinch up but Stenberg keeps it at a distance.
Gustavo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrik Stenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stenberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
A very excited looking Fredrik Stenberg 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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