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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund and Ulf Ek. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 7 wins and 5 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ulf Ek!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Backlund fails with a takedown attempt.
Backlund looking to score a takedown here. Ek is defending well but Backlund drives through and ends up in Ek's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (2) vs (0) Ek
Backlund is fighting to break Ek's control of his arms but Ek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ek is trying to keep Backlund in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund tries to free his leg and advance position but Ek is retaining full guard.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Ek keeps moving.
Ek wants to sweep here but Backlund controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund 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.
Ek wants to hit a switch here but Backlund passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ek there! Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (5) vs (0) Ek
Ek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ek has given up his back here. Will Backlund look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Backlund (8) vs (0) Ek
Backlund struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Ek's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ek is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Backlund off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Backlund is riding his opponent, not letting Ek buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund'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.
Ek trying to control the hands but Backlund won't let him.
Backlund is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ek is defending well though. Backlund let's go of the attempt for now.
Ek trying to control the hands but Backlund breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ek looking very determined here, making life difficult for Backlund.
Backlund is hanging on to Ek's back as he tries to escape.
We've been informed that Ek has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ek rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ek is holding on to half guard well.
Backlund wants to control but Ek is keeping him busy.
Ek wants to control but Backlund is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund not doing much here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to work for an arm triangle but Ek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ek wants to control but Backlund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ek is looking to improve his position.
Backlund 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.
Backlund tries to pass to full mount but Ek defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ek wants to control but Backlund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ek is staying active underneath Backlund, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Backlund pulls his head out easily.
Backlund is controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ek is trying to control but Backlund manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (11) vs (0) Ek
Backlund takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Backlund takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ek is desperately trying to improve his position but Backlund has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ek wants to hold on but Backlund pushes him away.
Ek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Backlund sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Backlund moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ek has worked his arm free - good work by Ek!
Backlund is looking to take a break and control but Ek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ek can't do much from the bottom here.
Ek tries to bench press Backlund off him but Backlund keeps the position.
Backlund is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backlund controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ek is trying to control Backlund's posture but Backlund avoids it.
Backlund controls the position.
Ek is not content to let Backlund control the position.
Backlund controls the position.
A control attempt from Ek but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Backlund (13) vs (0) Ek
Ek is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ek is looking to escape.
Ek is looking to improve his position but Backlund isn't that keen on the idea.
Ek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Backlund controlling from mount.
Backlund trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Backlund looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Backlund can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ek is looking to escape.
Backlund is trying to take his opponent's back.
Backlund avoids the attempt from Ek to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ek is looking to get to half guard.
Backlund is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ek is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Backlund (16) vs (0) Ek
Backlund 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, Ek has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Backlund is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ek is defending well though. Backlund let's go of the attempt for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ek knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ek for a finish.
Backlund looking to break Ek's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ek remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Backlund will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Backlund is trying to stick to Ek's back but Ek is turning into Backlund. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Backlund's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ek. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (16) vs (2) Ek
Ek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Backlund takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Bob Backlund started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ulf Ek and James Penn. The crowd seem to be enjoying Penn's choice of entrance music: Everything in its right place. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ulf Ek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ek clinches with his opponent.
Ek is fighting off a takedown attempt but Penn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ek to the mat. Ek regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ek (0) vs (2) Penn
Penn trying to control but Ek is working from the bottom.
Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Ek working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Ek's legs - danger averted.
Ek seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Penn 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.
Ek wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Ek trying to control the position.
Penn trying to control but Ek is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ek has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ek is retaining full guard.
Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Penn 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ek holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ek working a defensive guard here.
Ek working a defensive guard but Penn passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn prevents Ek from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn is taking a breather. Ek 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.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Ek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ek tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn is keen to just control but Ek is a slippery customer.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Ek defends it.
Penn wants to control but Ek is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ek holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ek is not content to let Penn control the position.
Penn controlling the action here.
Ek moves into full guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Ek keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ek trying to control the position.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ek looking for a sweep. Not yet Ek, not yet.
Ek is working hard here to advance position.
Ek managing to control the position.
Penn wants to control from the top but Ek keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is fighting to break Ek's control of his arms but Ek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penn wants to control from the top but Ek keeps moving.
Ek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn controlling from the top position.
Ek has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn passes into half guard.
Penn is pressing down on Ek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ek is holding on for now.
Ek is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Ek defends the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Ek is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Ek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ek (4) vs (2) Penn
Ek doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ek (4) vs (4) Penn
Ek 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ek is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ek (6) vs (4) Penn
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Ek postures up.
Penn keeping full guard, as Ek tries to pass.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ek (6) vs (6) Penn
Ek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ek (8) vs (6) Penn
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Ek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Ek from controlling successfully.
Ek 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.
Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ek (8) vs (8) Penn
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn 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.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn wants to control from the top but Ek keeps moving.
Ek is adopting a defensive guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ek 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!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ek gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ek takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Our winner, Ulf Ek, 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:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Strange and Ulf Ek. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Simon Strange! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ulf Ek!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ek is looking to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Strange has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No luck for Strange with that takedown attempt.
Strange tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strange gets tackled into the cage by Ek. Ek maintains the clinch.
Strange pulls guard effortlessly.
Ek controlling from the top position.
Ek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strange throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ek uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strange (0) vs (3) Ek
Ek trying to control the position but Strange is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strange prevents Ek from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Ek stalls from top position.
Strange is trying to control Ek's posture but Ek avoids it.
Strange is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Strange wants to control but Ek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strange is trying to get back to full guard.
Strange actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ek wants to take a breather but Strange is having none of it.
Strange slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
My spies in Academy of Arse Whoopers inform me that Ek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ek stopping the sweep attempt from Strange.
Ek pushes down on Strange's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Strange trying to get back to full guard but Ek takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strange (0) vs (6) Ek
Ek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ek is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strange to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strange shrugs it off.
Strange manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange wants to control but Ek passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strange (0) vs (9) Ek
Strange is not content to let Ek control the position.
Strange gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strange (0) vs (11) Ek
Ek looking to control but Strange is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strange wants to control but Ek is having none of it.
Strange has given up his back here. Will Ek look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Strange (0) vs (14) Ek
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ek keeps control of the position as Strange tries to break free.
Will Ek go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Strange tries to escape the position.
Strange trying to control the position but Ek manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange tries to escape the position.
Strange looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ek.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ek is hanging on to Strange's back as he tries to escape.
Ek really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Strange.
Ek is looking for a rear naked choke here but Strange reverses the position brilliantly into Ek's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strange (2) vs (14) Ek
Strange looking to pass the guard.
Strange is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strange advances to half guard.
Ek tries to get to full guard but Strange has control of the leg.
Ek gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ek has his foot on Strange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strange works his way back into a safe position though.
Ek is trying to control the position but Strange postures up.
Strange won't allow Ek to sweep him here.
Strange controlling from the top position.
Ek is trying to control the position but Strange postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strange looking to sit in guard and control but Ek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strange (2) vs (16) Ek
Strange has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strange is looking for a triangle but Ek pushes his legs off easily.
Strange is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ek passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Strange (2) vs (19) Ek
Ek is looking to take a break and control but Strange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strange is trying to escape the position but Ek is controlling the position.
Ek tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strange seems a little lost for a moment, as Ek dominates the positioning.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strange is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Ek trying to control from half guard but Strange is working away.
Strange works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strange pulls Ek in close to prevent any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ek passes Strange's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strange tries to get to full guard but Ek has control of the leg.
Ek wants to control but Strange is keeping him busy.
Strange works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Ek might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ek preventing the sweep.
Strange working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ek has passed into half guard!
Strange is positioning himself well to prevent Ek advancing to mount.
Ek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strange does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Strange is looking to improve his position.
Ek passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strange (2) vs (22) Ek
Ek looking to control but Strange is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strange is controlling an arm, preventing Ek from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Strange looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Strange (2) vs (25) Ek
Strange is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Strange trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ek working for the choke.
Ek is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Strange is in bad spot here.
Ek is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Strange won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ek off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ulf Ek!
Ulf Ek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Simon Strange spoke after the fight, saying 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Fleming and Ulf Ek. Chooooooooon! I think Fleming might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to T.N.T.. Ulf Ek told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Scott Fleming! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ulf Ek!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fleming darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (0) Ek
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Ek is defending well.
Fleming is keen to just control but Ek is a slippery customer.
Fleming looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ek wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ek holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fleming is looking to take a break and control but Ek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming is stalling in the full guard.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Ek keeps moving.
Ek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fleming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ek 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: Fleming (2) vs (2) Ek
Fleming's coaches at Blackstar Striking Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ek tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleming is retaining full guard.
Fleming is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ek frees his head nicely. Oh but Fleming has switched to an armbar! Ek is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Scott Fleming!
An intense looking Scott Fleming took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Roosters Coup BJJ is the best in the world!!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between JR Adams Junior and Ulf Ek. Adams Junior comes into the arena with Looking for the Stone blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; JR Adams Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ulf Ek!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ek has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Adams Junior clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adams Junior (0) vs (4) Ek
Adams Junior is really stuck here.
Adams Junior trying to control the hands but Ek won't let him.
Ek doesn't have the hooks in and Adams Junior manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adams Junior (2) vs (4) Ek
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams Junior looking to sit in guard and control but Ek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adams Junior (2) vs (6) Ek
Adams Junior wants to control but Ek passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior tries to roll over but Ek keeps him under control.
Ek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams Junior has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Ek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ek is thwarting Adams Junior's attempts to control the position.
Ek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adams Junior wants to get back to full guard but Ek has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Adams Junior (2) vs (9) Ek
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ek controlling from mount.
Adams Junior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adams Junior gets back to half guard.
Ek controlling the pace.
It looks like Ek might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adams Junior trying to hold on to Ek's head to control him but Ek postures up.
Adams Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Academy of Arse Whoopers inform me that Ek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ek controlling the action here.
Ek moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams Junior (2) vs (12) Ek
Adams Junior seems a little lost for a moment, as Ek dominates the positioning.
Adams Junior is trying to improve his position.
Ek staying calm.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior wants to control but Ek postures up.
Ek controlling the position from side mount.
Adams Junior looking for a sweep but Ek has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adams Junior (2) vs (14) Ek
Ek controlling his opponent.
Adams Junior is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adams Junior 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.
Adams Junior tries to roll over but Ek keeps him under control.
Adams Junior trying to control here.
Adams Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ek is pushing down on Adams Junior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adams Junior is fighting to maintain full guard but Ek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ek passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams Junior (2) vs (17) Ek
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.
Ek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams Junior keeps working.
Adams Junior is trying to control Ek's posture but Ek avoids it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Ek stalls from top position.
Ek is trying to get an arm triangle but Adams Junior is defending well.
Ek working away.
Adams Junior is trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ek moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adams Junior (2) vs (19) Ek
Ek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adams Junior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adams Junior is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adams Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Ek has a good base and remains in mount.
Ek controlling his opponent.
Adams Junior tries to hold on but Ek pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ek content just to control the position here.
Adams Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Ek has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ek content just to control the position here.
Adams Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Adams Junior is working hard here to advance position.
Ek controlling the pace for now.
Adams Junior tries to reverse the position but Ek maintains control.
Ek content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ek looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Adams Junior is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ek controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ek wins on points by 19 to 2.
A relieved looking Ulf Ek 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:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donovan Riggs and Ulf Ek. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Donovan Riggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ulf Ek!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riggs closes the distance and pushes Ek back into the cage.
Ek has hold of one of Riggs's legs. Riggs is fighting the takedown attempt but Ek gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riggs (0) vs (2) Ek
My spies in Academy of Arse Whoopers inform me that Ek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ek advances to half guard.
Riggs is looking to get back to full guard here but Ek has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Riggs (0) vs (5) Ek
Riggs struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ek is looking to take a break and control but Riggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ek has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Riggs (0) vs (7) Ek
Ek controlling from the full mount.
Ek trying to control but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs can't escape the position.
Ek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riggs is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ek controlling from the full mount.
Riggs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding Ek's attempts to control the action.
Ek content just to control the position here.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding Ek's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riggs tries to hold on but Ek pushes him away.
Riggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ek controlling his opponent.
Riggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is working hard here to advance position.
Riggs holds on, trying desperately to control.
Ek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ek trying to control but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs tries to reverse the position but Ek maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding Ek's attempts to control the action.
Ek controlling his opponent.
Riggs wants to hold on but Ek pushes him away.
Ek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Riggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ek wants to control the pace but Riggs is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ek controlling his opponent.
Riggs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ek is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Riggs to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Riggs shrugs it off.
Ek controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riggs is looking to escape.
Ek avoids the attempt from Riggs to control.
Riggs is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding Ek's attempts to control the action.
Ek prevents Riggs from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ek with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Riggs regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is trying to control but can't.
Ek trying to mount his opponent but Riggs defends it.
Riggs is trying to control but Ek manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Riggs (0) vs (10) Ek
Riggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ek controlling the pace for now.
Ek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ek is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Riggs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Riggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Riggs tries to hold on but Ek postures up.
Ek controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs tries to hold on but Ek postures up.
Riggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ek tries to control but Riggs wriggling away.
Ek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Riggs is trying to escape the mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ek controlling the position easily from mount.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding Ek's attempts to control the action.
Riggs wants to control but Ek is having none of it.
Ek looking to control but Riggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ek prevents Riggs from getting the reversal.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ek looking to control but Riggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riggs wants to control but Ek is having none of it.
Ek controlling the pace for now.
Ek avoids the attempt from Riggs to control.
Riggs is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to hold on but Ek postures up.
Ek looking to control but Riggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ek controlling from the full mount.
Riggs is looking to improve his position but Ek isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ek wins on points by 10 to 0.
Ulf Ek 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:
HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Shlemenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ek's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ek holds on and takes a little breather.
Shlemenko pushes down on Ek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shlemenko trying to pass the guard but Ek defending well.
Ek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shlemenko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at McElias (Russian Bears TM) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ek has Shlemenko pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shlemenko passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Shlemenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Shlemenko stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shlemenko. Ek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ek fails with a takedown attempt.
Shlemenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shlemenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Shlemenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shlemenko's head backwards.
Ek avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
#TD2#
Ek gets a double leg takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko seems keen to control Ek's posture.
Shlemenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ek looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ek controls Shlemenko momentarily but Shlemenko frees himself. #SUB2#
Ek throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shlemenko uses it to pass to side control.
Ek 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.#T3##SUB#
Shlemenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ek is trying to work for a sweep but Shlemenko has mounted him!
Shlemenko avoids the attempt from Ek to control.
Shlemenko prevents Ek from getting the reversal.
Shlemenko controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ek is looking to get to half guard.#SU#
Shlemenko is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Shlemenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ek checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shlemenko - that will leave a mark!
#TD2#
Ek gets a takedown into half guard.
Shlemenko is looking to escape.
Shlemenko is trying to maintain the position but Ek is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shlemenko throws a hook to the side of Ek's head but Ek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ek checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Ek gets a double leg takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet but Ek passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Ek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES#
Shlemenko pushes Ek off and gets back to his feet.
Ek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shlemenko.
#TD2#
Ek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shlemenko is avoiding damage well.
Ek is looking to take a break and control but Shlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ek lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Shlemenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ek is looking to take a break and control but Shlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shlemenko trying to remain calm as Ek controls from the top position.
Shlemenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shlemenko bucks up and tries to throw Ek off but instead Ek has got his back!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ek missing with strikes from the back.
Ek trying to control momentarily.
Ek misses with an elbow to the head.
Shlemenko just trying to survive but Ek is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shlemenko is trying to stand back up.
Ek struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shlemenko rolls, trying to escape but Ek keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Ek doesn't have the hooks in and Shlemenko manages to turn into his guard.
Ek wants to sweep but no luck.
Shlemenko controlling from the top position.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Ek has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Shlemenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shlemenko throws a leg kick
and Ek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ek fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Ek dives in and grabs Shlemenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shlemenko pushes down on Ek's head and hops out.
Shlemenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulf Ek.
Shlemenko misses with a few strikes there.
Ek looks for a takedown but Shlemenko sprawls well.
Ek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shlemenko sprawls well. Shlemenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ek gets slowly back to his feet.
Ek darts in looking for a takedown but Shlemenko gets double underhooks and turns Ek into the cage.
Ek is breathing heavily.
Ek keeps the fight on the outside.
Shlemenko throws out a loose jab but Ek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Shlemenko darts in and clinches Ek up against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a right hand.
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 Alexander Shlemenko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shlemenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ek somewhat.
Shlemenko throws a series of strikes that have Ek backpedaling.
Ek closes the distance and clinches up with Shlemenko, looking for a takedown. Ek pushes Shlemenko against the cage but Shlemenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko lands with a straight right. Ek didn't see that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shlemenko - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shlemenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shlemenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ek's corner calls for a 1-2. Ek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Shlemenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Shlemenko misses.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko throws a lazy right hand but Ek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shlemenko.
#TD2#
Ek drives through with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Shlemenko kicks Ek off and gets to his feet.
Shlemenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shlemenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko.
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!
Shlemenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ek's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Ek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Shlemenko coming out on top.
Ulf Ek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shlemenko misses with a low kick as Ek jumps back.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Ek moves out of range.
Shlemenko tries a low kick but Ek avoids it.
Ek goes for a double leg but Shlemenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shlemenko continues to drive forward.
Alexander Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulf Ek.
No joy there for Shlemenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shlemenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
Ek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Shlemenko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Shlemenko kicks Ek off and gets back to his feet.
Ek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Shlemenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shlemenko duly obliges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shlemenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shlemenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Shlemenko and sends Ek crashing to the mat! Shlemenko follows him down to the mat - Ek regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Ek is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ek is still in real trouble! Can Shlemenko finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ek wants to control the action here but instead Shlemenko manages to pass to full mount!
Shlemenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Ek seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Shlemenko stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Alexander Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Shlemenko moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Ek! Shlemenko continues to tee off on Ek, landing with a left and a right! Shlemenko connects with a right hand that leaves Ek sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Shlemenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Shlemenko!
A relieved looking Alexander Shlemenko 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:
HFC 60:Tsuruta vs Hellmuth Jr
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Ek swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Ek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Ek shoots in.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy 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.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Ek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ek is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murphy misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Ek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murphy's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
My spies in Academy of Arse Whoopers inform me that Ek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Ek is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ek 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.
Ek stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.#T1#
Ek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ek prevents Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Ek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ek's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Murphy is looking to stand up but Ek isn't so interested in that idea.
Ek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!#SUB2#
Ek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ek landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ek scoring with some ground and pound.
Ek postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Murphy covers up, he's hurt! Ek keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ek and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ek can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulf Ek!
Ulf Ek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
DropKick Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'That was a wicked pisser.'.
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Event:
HFC 54:Volkov vs Johansson
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ek decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burate controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burate wants to control but Ek is keeping busy.
Burate's coaches at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ek wants to pass to mount but Burate is defending the position.
Ek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burate is trying to get back to full guard.
Burate is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ek.
Ek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ek working Burate over with strikes.
Burate tries to get to full guard but Ek has control of the leg.
Ek trying to mount his opponent but Burate defends it.
Burate is concentrating on defense, preventing Ek from advancing position.
Ek is controlling the pace.
Ek is keen to just control but Burate is a slippery customer.#T2#
Ek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burate is looking to improve his position.
Ek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burate is positioning himself well to prevent Ek advancing to mount. #T3#
Ek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burate wants to get back to full guard.
Ek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ek content to control rather than advance.
Ek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burate defending well though.
Ek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burate is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ek's back!
Burate not allowing Ek to control his hands. #T4#
Ek rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burate prevents Ek from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ek looking for submissions off his back.
Ek trying to hold on to Burate's head to control him but Burate postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ek wants to improve his position but Burate is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulf Ek dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Burate connects with a single shot there.
Burate throws a hook but Ek blocks it.
Ek throws a jab but it's blocked by Burate.
Burate throws a body punch but Ek moves out of range.
Good exchange - Ek coming out on top.
Ek lands a glancing blow to the side of Burate's head.
Burate lands with a cross.
Burate throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Ek counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burate is trying to control Ek's posture but Ek avoids it.
Ek controlling the position.
Ek wants to control but Burate is keeping him busy. #T1#
Burate manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ek's best efforts.
Ek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burate tries to get to full guard but Ek has control of the leg.
Burate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ek. #T2#
Ek stalling away here and it's allowed Burate to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burate being controlled here, momentarily.
Ek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Burate has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ulf Ek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ek is fighting to break Burate's control of his arms but Burate is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burate 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#
Ek is trying to maintain the position but Burate is very close to passing his half guard.
Ek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ek.
Ek wants to improve his position but instead Burate has moved into half guard.
Burate is trying to control the action in half guard but Ek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ek tries to roll over but Burate keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ek keeps working.
Ek trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulf Ek 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burate lands with an uppercut that bounces Ek off the cage and back into range.
Ek throws out a loose jab but Burate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burate swings for the body but Ek moves out of range.
Ek misses with a left hand
and Burate counters with a nice uppercut.
Burate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ek loads up on a big right hand but Burate slips the punch.
Burate connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ek lands with a shot to the body.
Burate swings for the body but Ek moves out of range.
Ek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burate manages to avoid it.
Burate lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Ek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ek lands a jab to Burate's midsection.
Ek avoids the body shot from Burate.
Ek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marake Burate is winning the standup battle so far.
Burate misses with a head kick.
Burate lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Ek misses its intended target.
Ek blocks a jab.
Burate lands with a kick to the temple. Ek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burate throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Ek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burate keeping moving, preventing Ek from controlling successfully. #T2#
Burate looking to control.
Ek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burate looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ek postures up in Burate's guard and throws a big left but Burate blocks it.
Ek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ek is in close to Burate's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Burate is pulling down on Ek's head to control his posture.
Burate tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ek wants to control from the top but Burate keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ulf Ek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ek throws a lazy right hand but Burate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ek scores with the left hand. Burate knows he should have avoided that one.
Ek blocks a jab.
Burate throws a hook but Ek avoids it easily.
Ek with a jab.
Burate avoids the body shot from Ek.
#T4#
Burate misses with an uppercut. Ek saw that one coming.
Ek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burate misses with a straight left.
Burate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ek throws out the jab.
Burate feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Burate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burate.#TD2#
Ek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burate is not content to let Ek control the position.
Ek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burate haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulf Ek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ek 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulf Ek!
A relieved looking Ulf Ek 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:
HFC 46:Max vs Kristoffer
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Ek digs a good hook to Kahn's body.
Ek missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ek throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Ek throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Kahn pushes Ek up against the cage in a clinch.
Ek misses with a body punch.
Ek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ek backwards.
Kahn keeps control of Ek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ek.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Ek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ek is trying to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling him.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Ek.
Ek tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position. #T1#
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ek backwards.
Kahn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Ek throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. #BC2#
Kahn manages to break the clinch.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Ek misses.
Ek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahn slips under a jab.
Ek shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Good work by Ek as he checks the leg kick.
Ek needs to keep his hands up - Kahn had a free shot at his head there.
Kahn digs a good hook to Ek's body.
Kahn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ek slips under a jab from Kahn.
Kahn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kahn throws a solid leg kick but Ek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kahn.
Ek misses with a takedown attempt - Kahn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kahn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Ek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahn takes a swing at Ek's ribcage but misses.
Ek slips a straight right by Kahn.
Ek changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Ek.
Good exchange - Ek coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Ek. Beautiful body shot.
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ek misses with a straight right.
Kahn throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ek.
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!
Kahn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahn, not yet.
Ek scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Ek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kahn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kahn 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.
Kahn controlling Ek's posture.
Kahn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Ek from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn has his hands on Ek's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that round.
That's time! Ek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kahn throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ek.
Ek lands a couple of elbows.
Ek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kahn wants to sweep but no luck.
Ek being controlled here momentarily.
Ek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kahn trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Ek from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kahn 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#
Ek is trying to maintain the position but Kahn is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like Kahn is going to stand back up.
Kahn is keen to just control but Ek is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ek is trying to get back to full guard.
Ek trying to hold on to Kahn's head to control him but Kahn postures up.
#T2#
Ek wants to improve his position but Kahn is controlling well.
Kahn is taking a breather. Ek 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.
Let's hope that Kahn 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.
Kahn is thwarting Ek's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ek keeps the fight on the outside.
Ek checks a leg kick.
Kahn throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Ek counters with a shoot takedown. Kahn fights it but they end up in guard.
Kahn 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#
Kahn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kahn is taking a breather. Ek 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.
Ek trying to control but Kahn postures up.
Ek tries to get to full guard but Kahn has control of the leg. #T4#
Kahn trying to control the action but Ek is working from the bottom.
Kahn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kahn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ek won't allow Kahn to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ek is trying to control but can't.
Kahn prevents Ek from improving his position.
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 Ulf Ek will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ek looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ek.
Ek misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Ek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Ek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kahn but Kahn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Ek lands an overhand right.
Kahn scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ek misses with an uppercut
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Ek.
Kahn throws a low kick but Ek moves out of range easily.
Kahn tries to clinch up.#T1#
Kahn scores with a punch to the head.#KD2#
Kahn lands a left and a right that send Ek crashing to the mat, dazed. Kahn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice shot by Kahn.#ROC2#
Ek is rocked!
Kahn scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kahn sprawls well initially but Ek persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Kahn manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ek keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ek stalling in the clinch but Kahn improves position.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Ek.
Ek is trying to break free.
Ek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Ek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kahn prevents it.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Ek lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Ek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ek doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Kahn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ek sprawling to the canvas! Ek rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kahn finish him?!
Oh Ek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ek seems to have got his legs back now.
Ek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Ek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kahn throws a jab when Ek was well out of range.
Ek's corner calls for a 1-2. Ek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kahn misses with a looping right.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Ek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ek takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Kahn as Ek shoots in.
Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Ek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn misses with a hook. Ek ducked under it nicely.
Ek throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kahn.
Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Kahn connects with a body shot that sends Ek's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kahn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Ek moved away.
Ek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn misses with a head kick.
Ek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kahn throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ek counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kahn won't be happy with that.
Kahn is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ek landing strikes.
Ek is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kahn 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn!
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 33
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Ek misses with a wild combination.
Ek scores with a sloppy right hand. Colombu should have avoided that one.
Colombu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Colombu gets caught flat footed, as Ek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Colombu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colombu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ek controlling from the top position.
Ek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ek's guard. #REVR#
Ek looking for a sweep. Not yet Ek, not yet.
Colombu is looking to work some ground and pound but Ek has wrist control.
Colombu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Ek wants to sweep here but Colombu controlling him for the moment.
Ek keeps trying to improve his position.
Colombu throwing strikes from guard but Ek blocks nicely.
Colombu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colombu lands a couple of digs.
Ek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Colombu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ek looking to control.
Colombu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Colombu landing some decent shots from guard.
Colombu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Colombu connects with a couple of short punches.
Colombu lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Colombu is working Ek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ek is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Colombu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ek is controlling him.
Ek throws a big right hand that misses.
Colombu is pulling down on Ek's head to control his posture.
Ek wants to pass the guard but Colombu is keeping the position.#T3#
Ek throwing strikes but missing.
Ek looking to pass the guard.
Ek wants to control from the top but Colombu keeps moving.
Ek won't allow Colombu to sweep him here.
Colombu keeping moving, preventing Ek from controlling successfully.
Ek throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colombu pulls Ek in to control the position.
Ek trying to control but Colombu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colombu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Ek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Colombu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Colombu is not content to let Ek control the position.
Ek is working Colombu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ek misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ek misses with the ground and pound.
Colombu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colombu tries to get out of the position.
Ek works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ek scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulf Ek dominated that round.
That's time! Colombu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Colombu's hands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ek.
Ek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Colombu throws a hook but Ek avoids it easily.
Ek is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ek scores with a jab to the body.
Colombu fails with the takedown.
Colombu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ek.
Colombu wants to clinch up but Ek keeps it at a distance.
Colombu is looking to clinch. #TD#
Colombu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ek is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ek wants to control but Colombu postures up.
Ek sneaks back into half guard.
Ek is looking for a sweep. Colombu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colombu.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Colombu lands a nice short elbow.
Ek is looking to improve his position.
Ek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Colombu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Colombu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Ek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colombu.
Ek wants to sweep but no luck.
Colombu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ek has Colombu pulled in close to control his posture.
Colombu postures up and lands a big shot to Ek's brow.
Colombu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Colombu cracks Ek with a solid left hand.
Colombu postures up and lands a big shot to Ek's brow.
Colombu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Colombu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Colombu is in close to Ek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ek looking to control.
Colombu throws a strike but Ek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Colombu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ek is one step ahead there.
Colombu seems keen to control Ek's posture.
Colombu wants to get back to his feet but Ek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joe Colombu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colombu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ek connects with a couple of short punches.
Colombu managing to control the position.
Colombu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Colombu working a defensive guard here.
Colombu wants to stand and escape but Ek is having none of it.
Ek throws a big elbow that misses.
Colombu pulls Ek in close to prevent any damage.
Colombu keeping moving, preventing Ek from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ek lands a nice hook to Colombu's body. Colombu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 Joe Colombu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colombu.
Colombu throws the left hand but Ek avoids the punch easily.
Ek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Colombu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Colombu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Ek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Colombu sprawls well initially but Ek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Colombu is trying to control but can't.
Colombu is looking for a sweep. Ek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ek working Colombu over with strikes.
Ek throwing shots but Colombu is blocking nicely.
Ek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Colombu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Colombu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ek's back!#T1#
Colombu lands a shot to the head.
Colombu controlling well, preventing Ek from escaping the position.
Colombu struggling to keep hold of the position.
Colombu scores with punches and elbows.
Colombu avoiding Ek 's attempts to control his hands.
Ek tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
BOOM! Colombu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Colombu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Colombu wants to control the pace but Ek is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Ek regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ek is trying to keep Colombu in close.
Colombu preventing the sweep.
Colombu throws an elbow that misses. Ek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Colombu's guard. Nice move by Ek!#REVB#
Colombu keeping moving, preventing Ek from controlling successfully.
Ek throws a big elbow that misses.
Colombu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Colombu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Colombu distracts Ek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Colombu wants to control from the top but Ek keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colombu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colombu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colombu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colombu's guard. #REVB#
Ek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ek forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Ek works his way into side control.
Ek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Colombu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Colombu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ek is looking to take a break and control but Colombu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ek is stalling here. Colombu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ek seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Colombu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ek is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ek moves into full guard.
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 Joe Colombu.
I think Colombu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Colombu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joe Colombu made sure he mentioned Machiavelli Boutique, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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