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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nystrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dennis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dennis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Dennis as he connects with a hook.
Dennis throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Nystrom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dennis throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom wants a takedown but no success here.
Nystrom tries a body shot but Dennis blocks it.
Dennis 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.
A nice left hand lands by Nystrom.
Dennis avoiding damage as Nystrom throws knees to the body.
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dennis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dennis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Dennis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nystrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dennis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dennis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Nystrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dennis is defending well.
Holt Dennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Nystrom.
Dennis is pushing Nystrom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dennis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dennis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nystrom is working for takedown but Dennis is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nystrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dennis looking to stall.
Dennis gets underhooks to prevent Nystrom's takedown attempt.
Dennis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennis controls his hands.
Dennis lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Nystrom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dennis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom wants a takedown.
Nystrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennis controls his hands.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dennis fails to land.
Nystrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nystrom taking a breather.
Dennis blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nystrom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dennis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dennis keeps the fight on the outside.
Noam Nystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nystrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dennis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dennis throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Nystrom wants a takedown but no success here.
Nystrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Nystrom darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Dennis counters with a shoot takedown. Nystrom fights it but they end up in guard.
Dennis is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Nystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nystrom has his hands on Dennis's head, controlling the position.
Nystrom keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noam Nystrom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dennis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dennis swats away the attempt to clinch by Nystrom.
Dennis feinted with a counter takedown.
Dennis lands a glancing blow to the side of Nystrom's head.
Nystrom tries to clinch up.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dennis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dennis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nystrom tries to clinch
and Dennis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nystrom tries to clinch
and Dennis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dennis tries to counter with a takedown but Nystrom is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Nystrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Nystrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nystrom looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Dennis stalls.
Nystrom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dennis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dennis gets underhooks to prevent Nystrom's takedown attempt.
Nystrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dennis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holt Dennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Nystrom.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dennis avoids it.
Nystrom has Dennis pressed against the cage, preventing Dennis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Dennis.
Dennis taking a breather.
Nystrom misses with a punch to the body.
Dennis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom. #BC2#
Nystrom breaks from the clinch.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dennis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Dennis throws out a powerful jab.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Dennis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dennis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nystrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nystrom is looking to clinch but Dennis is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Nystrom rushes Dennis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nystrom misses with a body punch.
Dennis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nystrom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dennis is looking to control Nystrom's arms but Nystrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dennis has his back to the cage.
Dennis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dennis is defending well.
Noam Nystrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Nystrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dennis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nystrom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dennis prevents it.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dennis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dennis.
Dennis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Dennis misses with a punch on the inside.
Dennis looking to slow down the pace here.
Dennis has Nystrom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nystrom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dennis gets underhooks to prevent Nystrom's takedown attempt.
Nystrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dennis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but Dennis blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land. #T4#
Nystrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dennis stalling.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Dennis swings wildly with an uppercut but Nystrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dennis has Nystrom pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dennis.
Dennis is looking to control Nystrom's arms but Nystrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dennis has his back to the cage.
Nystrom scores with a shot to the side of Dennis's head.
Dennis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nystrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis misses with a punch on the inside.
Dennis avoiding damage.
Dennis is looking to control Nystrom's arms but Nystrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dennis has his back to the cage.
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 Holt Dennis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nystrom wants to clinch.
Dennis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nystrom is looking to clinch.
Dennis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nystrom just manages to avoid it.
Nystrom wants to clinch.
Dennis throwing a counter right hand but Nystrom manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Dennis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dennis throwing a counter right hand but Nystrom manages to avoid it.
Nystrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dennis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holt Dennis is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nystrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dennis. Nystrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Dennis as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Dennis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nystrom to the mat! Nystrom manages to get full guard.
Nystrom looking to control.
Dennis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dennis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Nystrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nystrom holds on and takes a little breather.
Dennis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nystrom working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dennis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nystrom wants to clinch
and Dennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Nystrom drives through and clinches with Dennis against the cage.
#T3#
Nystrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nystrom.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
Nystrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Nystrom tries to work over Dennis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nystrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nystrom scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Holt Dennis has been cut.
Nystrom lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Dennis pulls guard effortlessly.
Dennis being controlled here, momentarily.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
Nystrom stands and throws Dennis's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Nystrom working away.
Dennis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nystrom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom tries to advance to mount but Dennis denies him.
Nystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis wants to control but Nystrom postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Noam Nystrom.
I think Nystrom 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Noam Nystrom (ranked 17626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 4465 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Noam Nystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nystrom has closed the distance and engaged Amana in a clinch.
Amana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nystrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Amana gets control of Nystrom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amana will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Amana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (0) vs (2) Amana
Nystrom has his hands on Amana's head, controlling the position.
Amana pushing down on Nystrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nystrom is holding on to half guard well.
Amana has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom is concentrating on defense, preventing Amana from advancing position.
Nystrom is in trouble now - Amana has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (0) vs (5) Amana
Nystrom regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom trying to control here.
Amana wants to pass to mount but Nystrom is defending the position.
Nystrom keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom wants to control but Amana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nystrom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Amana tries to pass to full mount but Nystrom defends it.
Nystrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amana's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nystrom (4) vs (5) Amana
Amana is trying to break free.
Amana breaks Nystrom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (4) vs (7) Amana
Nystrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amana is one step ahead there.
Nystrom managing to control the position.
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nystrom is keeping the position for now.
Amana stands and throws Nystrom's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (4) vs (10) Amana
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nystrom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Amana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nystrom, who protects the arm well.
Amana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Amana keeps moving and retains side control.
Amana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nystrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Amana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nystrom rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Amana's guard! Nice work there by Nystrom! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (6) vs (10) Amana
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom won't allow Amana to sweep him here.
Amana keeping full guard, as Nystrom tries to pass.
Amana looking for a sweep. Not yet Amana, not yet.
Amana can't keep his opponent in guard - Nystrom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amana is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (6) vs (12) Amana
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nystrom is keeping the position for now.
Nystrom wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom has Amana pulled in close to control his posture.
Amana tries to free his leg and advance position but Nystrom is retaining full guard.
Nystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amana passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (6) vs (15) Amana
Nystrom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nystrom has his hands clasped together around Amana's back. He's all about the action.
Nystrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nystrom! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (6) vs (18) Amana
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nystrom 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.
Amana prevents Nystrom from improving his position.
Amana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nystrom wants to control but Amana is keeping busy.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom tries to roll over but Amana keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nystrom trying to control here.
Amana tries to pass to full mount but Nystrom defends it.
Nystrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Amana being controlled here momentarily.
Amana looking to pass the guard.
Nystrom 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.
Nystrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nystrom keeping full guard, as Amana tries to pass.
Amana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nystrom dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (8) vs (18) Amana
Nystrom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amana looking for a guillotine here but Nystrom defends easily.
Amana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amana keeps trying to improve his position.
Nystrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nystrom advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nystrom in particular looking to stall.
Amana tries to get to full guard but Nystrom has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Nystrom seems content to control.
Nystrom works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (11) vs (18) Amana
Nystrom content just to control the position here.
Amana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nystrom controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amana regains half guard.
Amana moves into full guard.
Nystrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Amana.
Nystrom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nystrom won't allow Amana to sweep him here.
Amana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Amana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (11) vs (20) Amana
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom managing to control the position.
Nystrom continues to stall.
Amana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nystrom is keeping the position for now.
Nystrom has Amana pulled in close to control his posture.
Amana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amana is working away from the top position though.
Nystrom controlling the position for now.
Amana is pressing down on Nystrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nystrom is holding on for now.
Nystrom wants to improve his position but Amana is controlling well.
Nystrom keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Amana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nystrom! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (11) vs (23) Amana
Amana is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nystrom tries to hold on but Amana pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Amana fails to take his opponent's back.
Nystrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nystrom is working hard here to advance position.
Nystrom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Amana wants to free his trapped foot but Nystrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nystrom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nystrom wants to sweep here but Amana controlling him for the moment.
Nystrom seems keen to control Amana's posture.
Nystrom 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.
Amana wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Amana slips nicely into half guard.
Nystrom wants to improve his position but Amana is controlling well.
Amana trying to pass the guard but Nystrom defending well.
Amana passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (11) vs (26) Amana
Amana pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Amana is still trying to improve position.
Amana is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nystrom is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Nystrom (11) vs (29) Amana
Nystrom is really stuck here.
Nystrom trying to control the hands but Amana won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Amana's arms.
Nystrom trying to control but not successfully.
Nystrom tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nystrom tries to lock up and control but Amana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amana jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nystrom manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Amana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nystrom tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amana wins on points by 29 to 11.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lalama Amana made sure he mentioned Power Matrix Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Noam Nystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Noam Nystrom (ranked 17654 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akhmedov Nurmagedov (ranked 5892 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagedov has chosen Dagestan as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Noam Nystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Akhmedov Nurmagedov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagedov.
Nystrom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagedov.
Nystrom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nurmagedov gets tackled into the cage by Nystrom. Nystrom maintains the clinch.
Nystrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nurmagedov after a bit of a struggle.
Nystrom gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nystrom (2) vs (0) Nurmagedov
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nystrom in particular looking to stall.
Nurmagedov is looking for a sweep. Nystrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagedov wants to control but Nystrom is keeping busy.
Nystrom prevents Nurmagedov from improving his position.
Nystrom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmagedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagedov wants to improve his position but Nystrom is controlling well.
Nystrom is taking a breather. Nurmagedov 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.
Nurmagedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nystrom in particular looking to stall.
Nystrom is pressing down on Nurmagedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurmagedov is holding on for now.
Nystrom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov is looking for a sweep. Nystrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nurmagedov is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagedov pulls Nystrom in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (2) vs (2) Nurmagedov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom has his hands on Nurmagedov's head, controlling the position.
Nystrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nystrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nystrom pulls Nurmagedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nystrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagedov preventing the sweep.
Nystrom is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (2) vs (5) Nurmagedov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Nystrom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurmagedov wants to control but Nystrom is keeping him busy.
Nystrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nystrom has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagedov working away.
Nurmagedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nystrom tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nurmagedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurmagedov working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nystrom keeps working.
Nystrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagedov swings around for an armbar but Nystrom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nurmagedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (4) vs (5) Nurmagedov
Our spies down at at Natty Vincere inform us that Nurmagedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nystrom won't allow Nurmagedov to sweep him here.
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagedov is keeping the position for now.
Nystrom is pushing down on Nurmagedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Nystrom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmagedov tries to get to full guard but Nystrom has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nystrom continues to stall.
Nurmagedov controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nystrom prevents Nurmagedov from improving his position.
Nurmagedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nystrom is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nystrom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nurmagedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nystrom stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov wants to improve his position but Nystrom is controlling well.
Nystrom content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagedov is trying to control but can't.
Nurmagedov wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nystrom trying to control from Nurmagedov's half guard. Nurmagedov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nurmagedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nystrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmagedov is trying to keep Nystrom in close.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom being controlled here momentarily.
Nurmagedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov trying to keep a closed guard but Nystrom is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagedov 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.
Nurmagedov working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagedov managing to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov wants to sweep here but Nystrom controlling him for the moment.
Nystrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nystrom advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (7) vs (5) Nurmagedov
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nystrom trying to control the position but Nurmagedov is working away.
Nurmagedov wants to control but Nystrom postures up.
Nurmagedov is not content to let Nystrom control the position.
Nurmagedov sneaks back into half guard.
Nystrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagedov is trying to maintain the position but Nystrom is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nystrom takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Noam Nystrom took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
AFC #25
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Rram breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Nystrom forces Rram back against the cage and clinches.
Nystrom tries for a takedown but Rram manages to get underhooks.
Rram is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nystrom can't get the takedown.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Nystrom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
A hook to the body from Rram.
Nystrom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nystrom tries for a takedown but Rram manages to get underhooks.
Rram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nystrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nystrom tries to clinch up.
Rram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nystrom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Nystrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Rram is pressed up against the cage. Nystrom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rram down to the mat. Rram avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rram tries to bum rush Nystrom with a series of wild strikes but Nystrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Nystrom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nystrom wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom misses with a body punch.
Rram managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nystrom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nystrom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Nystrom rushes Rram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
I was talking to Rram's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nystrom wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rram's face.
Nystrom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rram prevents the takedown attempt.
Nystrom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nystrom moves away.
Rram sets himself, and Nystrom steps forward looking for the clinch! Rram avoids it this time.#CL2#
Nystrom has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram throws a right hand that Nystrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Nystrom also avoids with ease.
Rram swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Nystrom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rram throws a body kick that misses.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram sets himself, and Nystrom steps forward looking for the clinch! Rram avoids it this time.
Nystrom tries to clinch up.
Rram lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nystrom's sensitive parts.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Nystrom looks to move away, Rram throws a big counter combo but Nystrom just gets out of the way.
Rram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nystrom tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Nystrom wants to clinch up but Rram keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nystrom clinches with his opponent.
Nystrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Rram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Rram is trying to break free.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Nystrom is trying to drag Rram to the mat but Rram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Nystrom as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nystrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
#CL2#
Nystrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Nystrom is controlling the position.
Nystrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Rram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nystrom lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nystrom is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
Rram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Nystrom darts in and clinches Rram up against the cage.
Noam Nystrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nystrom.
Rram can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom is trying to drag Rram to the mat but Rram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram blocks a body shot from Nystrom.
Rram avoiding damage as Nystrom throws knees to the body.
Nystrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Nystrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nystrom is looking for a takedown.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Nystrom.
Rram prevents the takedown attempt.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Nystrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nystrom is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
Rram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nystroms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nystrom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nystrom.
Nystrom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rram with a body shot.
Nystrom slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Nystrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2##CL2#
Nystrom moves into the clinch.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nystrom digs a right hand into Rram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rram's gas tank.
Nystrom goes for a takedown attempt but Rram pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Nystrom tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Nystrom scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram. #BC2#
Nystrom manages to break the clinch.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Nystrom wants to clinch.
Rram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rram throws a body punch but Nystrom moves out of range.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Nystrom instigates a clinch.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rram wants to break free but Nystrom has control.
Rram is trying to break free.
Rram is trying to break free.#T4#
Nystrom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rram is pressed up against the cage. Nystrom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rram down to the mat. Rram avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nystrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nystrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nystrom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rram.
Nystrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nystrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Nystrom has closed the distance and engaged Rram in a clinch.
Nystrom prevents Rram from breaking the clinch.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Rram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nystrom has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Nystrom looking for a takedown.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Rram breaks from the clinch.
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 Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Nystrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rram pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nystrom back to the cage. Rram follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Nystrom tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram throws an overhand right that lands on Nystrom's shoulder, as Nystrom tries to avoid the shot.
Nystrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nystrom backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Nystrom instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nystrom can do to turn this around?
Nystrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rram is defending well.#T1#
Nystrom crunches a lovely knee into Rram's ribcage.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Nystrom is controlling the position.
Nystrom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nystrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
As Nystrom looks to move away, Rram throws a big counter combo but Nystrom just gets out of the way.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Nystrom wants to clinch.
Rram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nystrom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left and a right from Rram both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rram throws a big counter combination but Nystrom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.
Nystrom wants to clinch up but Rram keeps it at a distance.
Nystrom is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Nystrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rram, pushing him back against the cage.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rram's brow.
Nystrom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rram is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Nystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rram.
Rram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rram is trying to push Nystrom away but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Nystrom.
Nystrom throws an elbow that misses.
Nystrom can't get the takedown.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Nystrom.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Nystrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rram scores with a punch to the head.
Nystrom dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nystrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
#T4#
Nystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
#CL2#
Nystrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rram's brow. #BC2#
Nystrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nystrom darts in trying to clinch
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Noam Nystrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nystrom slips a jab from Rram.
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rram lands with a shot to the body.
Nystrom is looking to clinch.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Rram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nystrom tries to clinch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nystroms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rram, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nosyaj Rram made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Noam Nystrom spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.
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Event:
AFC #20 Prelims
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Quint misses with the combination.
Nystrom checks a leg kick nicely.
Quint shoots in for a takedown but Nystrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nystrom tries to clinch up.
Sam Quint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nystrom darts in and clinches Quint up against the cage.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Quint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quint tries to throw a body punch but Nystrom avoids it by throwing Quint back against the cage. #BC#
Nystrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quint. Nystrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nystrom moves in looking to clinch but Quint pushes him off.
Nystrom tries to clinch up.
Quint appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quint swats away the attempt to clinch by Nystrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quint fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Quint misses with a looping left.
Quint fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Quint swats away the attempt to clinch by Nystrom.#T1##CL2#
Quint takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Nystrom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nystrom manages to end up in side control.
Nystrom happy to just control the position for now.
Nystrom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nystrom has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Quint tries to hold on but Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom controlling the pace for now.
Quint is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nystrom controlling from mount. #T3#
Quint is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nystrom controlling his opponent.
Quint working to try and regain half guard.
Nystrom avoids the attempt from Quint to control.
Nystrom content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nystrom tries to clinch but Quint moves out of range.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Quint swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quint just misses with a punch to the body.
Nystrom checks a low kick from Quint.
Quint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nystrom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nystrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Nystrom moves in looking to clinch but Quint pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Nystrom blocks the low kick.
Quint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Nystrom has closed the distance and engaged Quint in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Quint.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quint.
Nystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Quint.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quint tries to land knees in the clinch but Nystrom avoids the damage to the body.
Nystrom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quint prevents it.
Quint lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nystrom or not.
Nystrom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quint fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Quint finds it's way through Nystrom's defenses. #T1##CL#
Nystrom forces Quint back against the cage and clinches.
Nystrom is working for takedown but Quint is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noam Nystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quint prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nystrom gets through Quint's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quint tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nystrom tries for a takedown but Quint manages to get underhooks.
Quint takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Quint has been cut.
We've been informed that Quint has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Quint is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Nystrom has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Quint regains guard immediately.
Nystrom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Quint is pulling down on Nystrom's head. It's preventing any offense from Nystrom, at least for the moment.#T2#
Nystrom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nystrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quint trying to control the position here. #T3#
Nystrom wants to pass the guard but Quint is keeping the position.
Nystrom is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Quint scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quint swats away the attempt to clinch by Nystrom.
Nystrom staying out of range there.
Nystrom avoids the body shot from Quint.
#CL#
Nystrom clinches up with Quint and pushes him back against the cage.
Quint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Nystrom's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Nystrom lands a takedown into guard.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Quint is retaining full guard. #T4#
Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Quint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nystrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Noam Nystrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Quint's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Quint misses with a body kick.
Quint keeps the fight on the outside.
Nystrom tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Quint misses.
Nystrom tries to clinch but Quint moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Quint.
Quint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nystrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quint paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nystrom tries to clinch up but Quint circles away and keeps his distance.
Nystrom blocks the body kick.
Quint misses with a two punch combination.
Quint walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nystrom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom tries to clinch up but Quint circles away and keeps his distance.
Nystrom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sam Quint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quint misses with a double jab.
Nystrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quint manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Quint closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quint goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quint misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noam Nystrom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Nystrom.
Nystrom is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quint working hard to break the clinch.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quint stalling in the clinch but Nystrom improves position.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quint is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nystrom is keeping busy.
Nystrom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quint is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Quint prevents a body shot from Nystrom.
Quint works on Nystrom's body with a couple of short punches.
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nystrom avoids a wild elbow strike from Quint.
Nystrom is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noam Nystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Quint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quint blocking some punches.
Nystrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nystrom tries for a takedown but Quint manages to get underhooks.
Nystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quint.
Nystrom wants to take the fight to the mat but Quint manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Quint trying to stall but Nystrom improves his position.
#TD2#
Quint has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nystrom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good control from Quint.
Nystrom is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Quint is not going to allow Nystrom to sit and survive in this position.
Quint controlling from the back.
Nystrom trying to control the position but Quint manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Quint go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Nystrom right now.
Quint trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#ES#
Nystrom manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #T4#
Nystrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quint now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Quint throws a jab but it's blocked by Nystrom.
Quint throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noam Nystrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quint throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nystrom is looking to clinch.
Nystrom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Quint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nystrom manages to avoid it.
Sam Quint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quint throws a right hand that Nystrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Nystrom also avoids with ease.#CL#
Nystrom clinches.
Quint throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Nystrom manages to break the clinch.
Quint looks to land a combination but Nystrom avoids it well.
Quint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nystrom moves away.
Quint finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Quint tries to get set, Nystrom tries to push him back and clinch up but Quint manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Nystrom has Quint up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Quint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nystrom 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noam Nystrom!
A determined Noam Nystrom didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
AFC #17 Masters of Skill
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Nystrom is looking to clinch.
Nystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nystrom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Darrow.
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Nystrom.#CL2#
Darrow closes the distance and clinches.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nystrom's elbow.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
Nystrom lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Nystrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nystrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow jabs at Nystrom's body.#CL#
Nystrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
#TD#
Nystrom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow controlling the position for now.
Nystrom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Nystrom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darrow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nystrom is controlling the pace.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Darrow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nystrom seems to be looking for submissions.
Nystrom slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Darrow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Darrow circles away.
Nystrom tries to clinch but Darrow is having none of it.
Darrow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darrow throws a big shot that misses.
Nystrom moves in looking to clinch but Darrow pushes him off.
Darrow feints a counter leg kick.
Donk. Darrow catches Nystrom right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Nystrom darts in and clinches Darrow up against the cage.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Nystrom has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Darrow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Darrow is in bad spot here.
Nystrom is riding his opponent, not letting Darrow buck him off.
Nystrom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Darrow is really stuck here.
#T4#
Nystrom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Further stalling from Nystrom.
Nystrom is hanging on to Darrow's back as he tries to escape.
Nystrom is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom wants to control the position but Darrow frees himself and scrambles - Nystrom manages to regain control in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom 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#
Darrow thuds a left hand into Nystrom's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Darrow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Nystrom rushes Darrow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nystrom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darrow prevents it.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nystrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nystrom working Darrow over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
Darrow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Nystrom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Darrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Darrow clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Nystrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Darrow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noam Nystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nystrom is looking to break free of the clinch but Darrow has double underhooks.
Nystrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nystrom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Darrow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Nystrom controls the action.
Nystrom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darrow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Nystrom controls his hands.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow is looking to control Nystrom's arms but Nystrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Darrow has his back to the cage.
Nystrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Darrow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Darrow prevents the takedown attempt.
Nystrom is trying to drag Darrow to the mat but Darrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nystrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Darrow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Nystrom lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Darrow desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Nystrom is just content to waste time from the top position. Darrow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nystrom wants to pass the guard but Darrow is keeping the position.
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nystrom continues to stall.
Noam Nystrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Nystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nystrom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nystrom forces his way into half guard.
Nystrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Darrow is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nystrom is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nystrom content to stall in guard here.
More hug and hope from Nystrom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nystrom tries to clinch but Darrow moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nystrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nystrom tries to clinch up.
Nystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finlay Darrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Darrow circles away.
#CL#
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Darrow gets underhooks to prevent Nystrom's takedown attempt.
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nystrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nystrom takes a shot to the head.
Nystrom blocks an uppercut.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Darrow pushes Nystrom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nystrom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nystrom's efforts to push away.
Nystrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darrow after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noam Nystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Nystrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nystrom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nystrom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
Nystrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Nystrom wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Nystrom.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Darrow tries to work over Nystrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nystrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darrow after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Darrow.
Nystrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlay Darrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Nystrom controls the action.
#TD#
Nystrom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nystrom manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nystrom is trying to hold Darrow in close to prevent damage but Darrow has managed to pass into half guard.
Nystrom is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Nystrom is trying to control but can't.
Nystrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Darrow trying to control the pace.
Darrow is looking to advance position but Nystrom won't allow it.
Darrow is controlling the pace.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darrow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nystrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nystrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Nystrom is working hard here to advance position.
Nystrom is trying to control but Darrow manages to pass to mount!
Darrow controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finlay Darrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Darrow 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Darrow!
The defeated Noam Nystrom had this to say: 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry (ranked 8380 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noam Nystrom (ranked 2017 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is knuck if you buck . 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Andrew Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Noam Nystrom!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henry (2) vs (0) Nystrom
Nystrom wants to sweep here but Henry controlling him for the moment.
Henry 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.
Nystrom pulls Henry in to control the position.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nystrom is keeping the position for now.
Henry preventing the sweep.
Henry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nystrom controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nystrom pulls Henry in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Nystrom is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nystrom trying to control the position.
Henry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nystrom's guard.
Nystrom trying to control but Henry postures up.
Nystrom is looking to improve his position.
Nystrom is controlling Henry 's trapped leg to prevent Henry from advancing to side control.
Henry trying to mount his opponent but Nystrom defends it.
Henry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nystrom keeping hold of Henry 's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Henry seems content to control.
Nystrom wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Henry trying to mount his opponent but Nystrom defends it.
Nystrom tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry controlling the action here.
Henry prevents Nystrom from improving his position.
Henry trying to control the action but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
Henry content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nystrom for as long as he can get away with.
Nystrom is controlling Henry 's trapped leg to prevent Henry from advancing to side control.
Henry is taking a breather. Nystrom 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.
Henry passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (5) vs (0) Nystrom
You can see the frustration on Nystrom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nystrom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nystrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nystrom's thigh. Nystrom counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Henry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nystrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Nystrom seems keen to control Henry 's posture.
Nystrom 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: Henry (5) vs (2) Nystrom
Henry trying to hold on to Nystrom's head to control him but Nystrom postures up.
Henry manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position.
Henry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (7) vs (2) Nystrom
Nystrom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nystrom is trying to keep Henry in close.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry wants to control from the top but Nystrom keeps moving.
Nystrom trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Nystrom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nystrom is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (7) vs (4) Nystrom
Nystrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nystrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nystrom wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Nystrom advances to half guard.
Henry tries to roll over but Nystrom keeps him under control.
Henry controlling the position for now.
Nystrom prevents Henry from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nystrom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Nystrom has control of the leg.
Henry holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henry is looking to control Nystrom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
Nystrom trying to mount his opponent but Henry defends it.
Nystrom controlling the action here.
Nystrom is pressing down on Henry 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henry is holding on for now.
Nystrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling the position well.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Nystrom controlling the pace.
Henry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry 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.
Nystrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling the position.
Henry is trying to keep Nystrom in close.
Henry pulls Nystrom in close to prevent any damage.
Nystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nystrom 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Henry holds on and takes a little breather.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to control the position but Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom 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.
Henry trying to control the position.
Henry seems keen to control Nystrom's posture.
Nystrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nystrom is continuing to stall.
Henry controlling Nystrom's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
Nystrom looking to pass the guard.
Nystrom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henry 's guard.
Nystrom tries to pass to full mount but Henry defends it.
Nystrom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (7) vs (7) Nystrom
Henry working to try and regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom avoids the attempt from Henry to control.
Nystrom controlling his opponent.
Henry tries to lock up and control but Nystrom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henry bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (9) vs (7) Nystrom
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nystrom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nystrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henry 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (9) vs (9) Nystrom
Nystrom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom postures up.
Henry 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.
Nystrom 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.
Henry pulls Nystrom in to control the position.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry seems keen to control Nystrom's posture.
Nystrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nystrom being controlled here momentarily.
Nystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nystrom controlling from the top position.
Henry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Henry is heads and Nystrom is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Henry takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Andrew Henry is the new welterweight champion!
Andrew Henry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Noam Nystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Drew Sexton (ranked 22242 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noam Nystrom (ranked 2017 p4p, 0 weight class). Noam Nystrom is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Drew Sexton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Noam Nystrom!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sexton moves into range and clinches up with Nystrom.
Nystrom looking for a takedown.
Nystrom told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sexton tries to pull guard but Nystrom won't allow it.
Sexton wants a takedown but no success here.
Nystrom prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexton tries for a takedown but Nystrom manages to get underhooks.
Sexton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sexton tries to score a body lock takedown but Nystrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nystrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sexton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sexton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nystrom prevents it.
Sexton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nystrom walks away with a smile on his face. Sexton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sexton moves into the clinch.
Nystrom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nystrom is looking for a takedown.
Sexton wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sexton after a bit of a struggle.
Sexton jumps guard but Nystrom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nystrom looking for a takedown.
Nystrom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sexton (0) vs (2) Nystrom
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sexton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sexton (2) vs (2) Nystrom
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom wants to sweep here but Sexton controlling him for the moment.
Sexton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nystrom is keeping the position for now.
Nystrom being controlled here, momentarily.
Nystrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Nystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexton passes Nystrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton prevents Nystrom from improving his position.
Well, if Sexton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nystrom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nystrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Sexton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nystrom controlling the position.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Nystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton tries to free his leg and advance position but Nystrom is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sexton'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.
Nystrom being controlled here, momentarily.
Nystrom is trying to keep Sexton in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sexton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sexton wants to control from the top but Nystrom keeps moving.
Nystrom keeping full guard, as Sexton tries to pass.
Sexton 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.
Sexton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom seems keen to control Sexton's posture.
Sexton trying to control but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
Sexton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sexton won't allow Nystrom to sweep him here.
Nystrom keeping full guard, as Sexton tries to pass.
Nystrom wants to sweep here but Sexton controlling him for the moment.
Sexton wants to control from the top but Nystrom keeps moving.
Nystrom 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sexton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nystrom won't allow Sexton to pass to mount.
Sexton is taking a breather. Nystrom 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.
Sexton is looking to advance position but Nystrom won't allow it.
Nystrom is looking to control Sexton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nystrom avoid being mounted?
Nystrom is looking for a sweep. Sexton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sexton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nystrom is holding on to half guard well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sexton is keen to just control but Nystrom is a slippery customer.
Nystrom trying to hold on to Sexton's head to control him but Sexton postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sexton in particular looking to stall.
Nystrom is trying to control but can't.
Nystrom keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sexton is trying to control the action in half guard but Nystrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nystrom is looking to control Sexton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nystrom avoid being mounted?
Sexton is looking to advance position but Nystrom won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is looking to control Sexton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nystrom avoid being mounted?
Nystrom controlling the position well.
Sexton trying to control from half guard but Nystrom is working away.
Sexton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nystrom preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sexton tries to pass to full mount but Nystrom defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom controlling the position well.
Nystrom is looking to improve his position.
Sexton is trying to control the action in half guard but Nystrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sexton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nystrom is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nystrom controlling the position well.
Nystrom gets full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sexton controlling from the top position.
Sexton trying to control but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
Nystrom trying to keep a closed guard but Sexton is proving a slippery customer.
Nystrom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sexton trying to control but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom seems keen to control Sexton's posture.
Sexton content to stall in guard here.
Nystrom managing to control the position.
Sexton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nystrom 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: Sexton (2) vs (4) Nystrom
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nystrom moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sexton (2) vs (7) Nystrom
Nystrom controls the position from side control.
Nystrom tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sexton's legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sexton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sexton tries to improve position but can't.
Sexton seems a little lost for a moment, as Nystrom dominates the positioning.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sexton prevents Nystrom from moving into mount.
Nystrom is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nystrom trying to control the action but Sexton is working from the bottom.
Nystrom is staying tight to Sexton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Nystrom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sexton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sexton is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Nystrom advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sexton (2) vs (9) Nystrom
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nystrom controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nystrom wins on points by 9 to 2.
Noam Nystrom got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Noam Nystrom (ranked 2018 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Carter (ranked 2280 p4p, 248 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Noam Nystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; John Carter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown. Nystrom tries to sprawl out of it but Carter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nystrom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nystrom rushes Carter and presses him up against the cage.
Carter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nystrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carter after a bit of a struggle.
Nystrom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nystrom manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nystrom (4) vs (0) Carter
Carter is looking for a sweep.
Nystrom controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is trying to get back to half guard.
Carter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Nystrom is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nystrom continues to stall.
Carter trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nystrom in particular looking to stall.
Nystrom is pressing down on Carter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carter is holding on for now.
Nystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carter wants to control but Nystrom is keeping busy.
Nystrom controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to get to full guard but Nystrom has control of the leg.
Carter is trying to control but can't.
Carter trying to get back to full guard but Nystrom takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (7) vs (0) Carter
Nystrom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carter has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Carter tries to reverse the position but Nystrom maintains control.
Carter reaches up and holds on to Nystrom to control the position.
Carter working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom content just to control the position here.
Carter is working to get back to half guard.
Nystrom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to hold on but Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom looking to control but Carter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carter working to try and regain half guard.
Carter 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.
Nystrom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nystrom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carter trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nystrom in particular looking to stall.
Carter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Carter is trying to control the position but Nystrom postures up.
Carter pulls Nystrom in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to control the position but Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carter being controlled here, momentarily.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nystrom being controlled here momentarily.
Carter is trying to control the position but Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom looking to pass the guard.
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nystrom defends well.
Nystrom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to sweep here but Nystrom controlling him for the moment.
Nystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Nystrom from controlling successfully.
Nystrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
Nystrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nystrom looking to pass the guard.
Carter is adopting a defensive guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nystrom wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Nystrom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carter keeping full guard, as Nystrom tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Carter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Nystrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carter controls Nystrom momentarily but Nystrom frees himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom content to stall in guard here.
Carter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter can't keep his opponent in guard - Nystrom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carter is looking to control Nystrom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carter avoid being mounted?
Nystrom wants to pass to mount but Carter is defending the position.
Carter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter has Nystrom pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nystrom takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A pretty intense looking Noam Nystrom took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 4835 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noam Nystrom (ranked 2000 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War is my Love . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Noam Nystrom!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nystrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nystrom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paulman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nystrom has managed to clinch.
Nystrom stops a takedown attempt from Paulman.
Nystrom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paulman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nystrom looking for a takedown.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Nystrom.
Nystrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paulman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nystrom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paulman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulman looks for a takedown but Nystrom sprawls well.
Paulman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nystrom avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Paulman prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (0) vs (2) Nystrom
Nystrom trying to mount his opponent but Paulman defends it.
Nystrom slows the pace down in half guard.
Paulman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Paulman wants to control but Nystrom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulman is holding on to half guard well.
Nystrom is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
Nystrom prevents Paulman from improving his position.
Paulman trying to control here.
Nystrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulman manages to get to full guard.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Paulman seems keen to control Nystrom's posture.
Nystrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paulman is controlling Nystrom's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Paulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nystrom stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Paulman is controlling Nystrom's posture.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman seems keen to control Nystrom's posture.
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulman controls Nystrom momentarily but Nystrom frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Nystrom tries to pass.
Paulman has control of Nystrom's left arm, preventing Nystrom from doing any damage.
Paulman 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.
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulman pulls Nystrom in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nystrom pushes down on Paulman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nystrom wants to take a breather but Paulman is having none of it.
Nystrom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paulman won't allow Nystrom to pass to mount.
Paulman tries to get to full guard but Nystrom has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is in trouble now - Nystrom has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (0) vs (5) Nystrom
Nystrom trying to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman tries to lock up and control but Nystrom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paulman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman is concentrating on defense, preventing Nystrom from advancing position.
Nystrom trying to pass the guard but Paulman defending well.
Paulman tries to get to full guard but Nystrom has control of the leg.
Nystrom controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to roll over but Nystrom keeps him under control.
Paulman won't allow Nystrom to pass to mount.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman keeping hold of Nystrom's head, controlling as best he can.
Paulman wants to control but Nystrom is keeping busy.
Nystrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paulman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nystrom trying to pass the guard but Paulman defending well.
Nystrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paulman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nystrom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paulman is holding on to half guard well.
Nystrom prevents Paulman from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paulman gets back to full guard.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Nystrom controlling him for the moment.
Paulman pulls Nystrom in to control the position.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paulman controls Nystrom momentarily but Nystrom frees himself.
Nystrom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman controls Nystrom momentarily but Nystrom frees himself.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman is trying to keep Nystrom in close.
Paulman 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.
Nystrom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nystrom is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nystrom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nystrom being controlled here momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman continues to stall.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Nystrom controlling him for the moment.
Nystrom content to stall in guard here.
Paulman 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.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Nystrom trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Nystrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman looking to control.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Nystrom is proving a slippery customer.
Nystrom stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Nystrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Nystrom is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman is pulling down on Nystrom's head to control his posture.
Paulman trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom looking to pass the guard.
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nystrom stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paulman is trying to keep Nystrom in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nystrom wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Paulman controls Nystrom momentarily but Nystrom frees himself.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Nystrom from controlling successfully.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nystrom trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nystrom won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling Nystrom's posture.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Nystrom is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman is pulling down on Nystrom's head to control his posture.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Nystrom is proving a slippery customer.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nystrom wins on points by 5 to 0.
Noam Nystrom got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Noam Nystrom (ranked 1985 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burke Heimer (ranked 4384 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Noam Nystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Burke Heimer !
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nystrom moves into range and clinches up with Heimer .
Heimer jumps guard.
Heimer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nystrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nystrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heimer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nystrom has managed to get both his arms back between Heimer 's legs - danger averted.
Nystrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heimer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nystrom has managed to get both his arms back between Heimer 's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Heimer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Heimer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nystrom defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimer has his foot on Nystrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nystrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Nystrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nystrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heimer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nystrom has managed to get both his arms back between Heimer 's legs - danger averted.
Nystrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heimer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Heimer controls Nystrom momentarily but Nystrom frees himself.
Heimer keeping full guard, as Nystrom tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heimer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nystrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimer has his foot on Nystrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nystrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Nystrom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nystrom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Heimer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heimer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heimer controls Nystrom momentarily but Nystrom frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heimer is trying to control the position but Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Heimer is retaining full guard.
Nystrom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nystrom passes into half guard.
Heimer looking for submissions off his back.
Nystrom stalling.
Nystrom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom continues to stall.
Nystrom tries to pass to full mount but Heimer defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heimer looking for submissions off his back.
Heimer is trying to control but can't.
Heimer actively working from the bottom here.
Nystrom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Heimer tries to roll over but Nystrom keeps him under control.
Nystrom works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (3) vs (0) Heimer
Heimer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is staying tight to Heimer 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nystrom trying to control the action but Heimer is working from the bottom.
Heimer is looking for a sweep.
Nystrom controls the position.
Nystrom tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Heimer can't do much from the bottom here.
Heimer is being controlled here.
Heimer is looking for a sweep.
Nystrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heimer keeps working.
Heimer tries to improve position but can't.
Heimer can't do much from the bottom here.
Heimer is letting Nystrom control him for a moment.
Nystrom tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nystrom has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nystrom (5) vs (0) Heimer
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom looking to control but Heimer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heimer tries to reverse the position but Nystrom maintains control.
Nystrom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heimer wants to hold on but Nystrom pushes him away.
Heimer working to try and regain half guard.
Nystrom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heimer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Heimer is trying desperately to improve position.
Nystrom tries to control but Heimer wriggling away.
Nystrom controlling his opponent.
Heimer regains half guard.
Nystrom not doing much here.
Heimer moves into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Heimer is retaining full guard.
Nystrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heimer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nystrom has managed to get both his arms back between Heimer 's legs - danger averted.
Nystrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Heimer keeping full guard, as Nystrom tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Heimer looking for a guillotine here but Nystrom defends easily.
Nystrom stays in close to Heimer 's body and controls the position.
Heimer looking for a guillotine here but Nystrom defends easily.
Nystrom passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (8) vs (0) Heimer
Heimer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Heimer actively working from the bottom here.
Heimer tries to roll over but Nystrom keeps him under control.
Nystrom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Heimer trying to control but Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom wants to take a breather but Heimer is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Heimer trying to control from the bottom.
Heimer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nystrom controlling the pace.
Heimer looking for submissions off his back.
Nystrom not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heimer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nystrom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nystrom's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nystrom (8) vs (4) Heimer
And that's the end of the fight!
Nystrom takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Noam Nystrom opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
PFC 35 Antonio vs Cranial
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Nystrom misses with a looping left.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Nystrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nystrom misses with a two punch combination.
Nystrom tries to clinch up
and Pettaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nystrom misses with a straight left.
Pettaway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettaway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pettaway 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.
Pettaway looks to land a right hand but Nystrom moved out of range.#CL#
Pettaway has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Pettaway avoids the damage to the body.
Pettaway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pettaway managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
Pettaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nystrom has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pettaway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pettaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1##BC#
Pettaway manages to break the clinch.
Nystrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nystrom scores with a jab.
Nystrom wants to clinch up but Pettaway keeps it at a distance.
Pettaway throws a big shot that misses.
Pettaway misses with a straight left.
Nystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettaway blocks a head kick by Nystrom.
Nystrom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Pettaway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
Pettaway is looking to chop away at Nystrom's legs.
Nystrom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nystrom throws a looping overhand right but Pettaway ducks down to avoid it.
Nystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettaway.
Nystrom throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Pettaway jabs Nystrom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nystrom moves out of range as Pettaway strikes.
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
Nystrom dips to his left and cracks Pettaway with an uppercut!
Nystrom misses with a wild combination.
Pettaway lands a leg kick that knocks Nystrom off balance momentarily.
Pettaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pettaway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pettaway walks into a jab.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Pettaway throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Nystrom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pettaway trying to land knees to the body.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Pettaway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pettaway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pettaway is defending well for now.
Pettaway avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Nystrom lands an elbow just above Pettaway 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Herschel Pettaway has been cut.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
Nystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nystrom takes a shot to the head.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pettaway backwards.
Nystrom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pettaway prevents a body shot from Nystrom.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pettaway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Nystrom.
Pettaway managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Nystrom - that landed with a thud.
Pettaway blocking some punches.
Nystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pettaway is defending well for now.
Pettaway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pettaway stalling the fight.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nystrom.
Pettaway digs a right hand underneath Nystrom's ribcage. Nystrom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pettaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pettaway avoiding damage as Nystrom throws knees to the body.
Pettaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nystrom's elbow. #BC#
Pettaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettaway tries to move into range but Nystrom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pettaway clobbers Nystrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nystrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Pettaway clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noam Nystrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herschel Pettaway's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Pettaway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nystrom lands a jab to Pettaway's midsection.
Nystrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pettaway.
Nystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettaway throws a low kick, looking for Nystrom's leg but Nystrom calmly moves out of range.
Pettaway throws a combination. Nystrom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pettaway tried to score with a low kick but Nystrom checks it.
Nystrom lands with a nice body punch.
Pettaway throws a nice looking combination but Nystrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herschel Pettaway is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Pettaway rushes Nystrom and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pettaway blocking some punches.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway tries to throw a body punch but Nystrom avoids it by throwing Pettaway back against the cage. #T1#
Nystrom avoiding damage as Pettaway throws knees to the body.
Pettaway managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
Pettaway trying to land knees to the body.
Nystrom lands with a left to the head.
Nystrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettaway.
Nystrom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nystrom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Pettaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pettaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nystrom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nystrom with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Pettaway is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pettaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nystrom lands a knee to the head.
Oh Pettaway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nystrom tries to work over Pettaway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pettaway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nystrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pettaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Pettaway - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Nystrom, and another! Pettaway is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
PFC 28 Romanow vs Darkk
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
På Taket looks to land a body kick but Nystrom moved away.
På Taket slips under a jab from Nystrom.
Nystrom misses the body punch
and Nystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
På Taket tries to keep at a distance but Nystrom has taken the fight into the clinch.
På Taket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
På Taket has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nystrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
På Taket swings wildly with an uppercut but Nystrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to På Taket's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
På Taket blocks the elbow strike.
På Taket takes an elbow to the temple.
På Taket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
På Taket digs a right hand underneath Nystrom's ribcage. Nystrom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
På Taket misses with a short punch on the inside.
På Taket lands a nice shot to the body.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
På Taket blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nystrom blocking some punches.
På Taket takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for På Taket. #T1#
Nystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from På Taket.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
#BC#
På Taket's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nystrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
På Taket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nystrom.
På Taket misses with a looping right.
På Taket throws a hook to the side of Nystrom's head but Nystrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nystrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but På Taket was well out of range. Poor timing from Nystrom.
Nystrom loads up on a big right hand but På Taket slips the punch.
Nystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from På Taket.
Nystrom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nystrom works over På Taket's head and body with a nice combination.
Nystrom cracks På Taket with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nystrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nystrom scores with a hook to the body. På Taket takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
På Taket takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Nystrom staying out of range there.
Nystrom misses the body punch
and På Taket counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nystrom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before På Taket has time to react.
Nystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but På Taket manages to avoid it.
It looked like På Taket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - På Taket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nystrom throws out a powerful jab.
Nystrom swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting På Taket counter with a right hand.
Nystrom throws a hook to the side of På Taket's head but På Taket sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Nystrom drives through and clinches with På Taket against the cage.
Nystrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
På Taket misses with a punch on the inside.
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
På Taket takes an elbow to the forehead.
På Taket lands a shoulder strike.
På Taket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
På Taket takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nystrom.
På Taket blocks an elbow strike from Nystrom.
Nystrom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
På Taket has a couple of punches blocked by Nystrom.
På Taket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
På Taket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
På Taket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nystrom's coach down at School of Hard Knocks was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nystrom's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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!
Nystrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nystrom misses with the head strike.
På Taket blocks an uppercut.
Nystrom misses with the head strike.
#T4#
På Taket lands a right hand.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
På Taket throws a head punch that misses.
På Taket blocks a body shot from Nystrom.
På Taket presses Nystrom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
På Taket throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
På Taket breaks from the clinch.
Nystrom throws a shot from downtown. På Taket moves away and avoids it.
Nystrom misses with a looping left.
Nystrom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping På Taket at a distance.
Nystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from På Taket.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but På Taket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noam Nystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nystrom wants to clinch up but På Taket keeps it at a distance.
Nystrom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and På Taket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nystrom misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and På Taket counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nystrom! På Taket lets Nystrom back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Nystrom is rocked!
Nystrom scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
That's time! På Taket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
På Taket scores with a nice head shot.
Karlsson På Taket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nystrom is still on wobbly legs! Can På Taket finish him?#CL2#
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Nystrom seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
På Taket working aggressively here.
På Taket takes an elbow to the forehead.
På Taket is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but På Taket uses good head movement to avoid it.
På Taket wants to stall.
A short left from Nystrom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. På Taket lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
På Taket blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
På Taket works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but På Taket leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nystrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
På Taket lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nystrom.
A short right from På Taket. #T1#
På Taket blocks a body shot from Nystrom.
På Taket misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
På Taket lands a hook that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
A head punch on the inside from På Taket fails to land.
Nystrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
På Taket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nystrom prevents a body shot from På Taket.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by På Taket.
På Taket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nystrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
På Taket lands a nice uppercut.
Nystrom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
På Taket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nystrom working På Taket over with knees to the body.#T2#
På Taket lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom lands with a light punch inside.
Nystrom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nystrom scores with a shot to the side of På Taket's head.
Nystrom misses with a punch to the body.
Nystrom lands with a right to the head.
På Taket lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
På Taket has a couple of punches blocked by Nystrom.
På Taket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
På Taket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
På Taket lands a hook that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
På Taket lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by På Taket.
På Taket digs a right hand into Nystrom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nystrom's gas tank.
På Taket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
På Taket misses with some punches.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Nystrom tries to throw a body punch but På Taket avoids it by throwing Nystrom back against the cage.
På Taket gets through Nystrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land.
A short right from På Taket on the inside.
På Taket misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by På Taket.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
På Taket blocks an uppercut.
På Taket throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nystroms head.
Nystrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with På Taket's elbow.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. På Taket lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
På Taket avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
På Taket lands a hook that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
På Taket pushes Nystrom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
På Taket misses with a hook from the clinch.
På Taket prevents a body shot from Nystrom.
På Taket is working Nystrom over against the cage.
Nystrom is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
På Taket dodges an elbow strike from Nystrom.
#T4#
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
På Taket breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
På Taket throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nystrom on the side of the head.
På Taket misses with an uppercut.
Nystrom swings for the body but På Taket moves out of range.
På Taket gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nystrom throws a sloppy head kick and På Taket moves out of range easily.
Nystrom misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from På Taket misses.
På Taket lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nystrom misses with a straight right.
Karlsson På Taket is winning the standup battle so far.
Nystrom throws a right and a left that På Taket avoids nicely.
Nystrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noam Nystrom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nystrom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nystrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
På Taket lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nystrom or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
På Taket lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land.
På Taket swings wildly with an uppercut but Nystrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
På Taket lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
På Taket escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nystrom misses with a body shot.
På Taket has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nystrom finds it's way round the side to connect with På Taket's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom misses with a left hand
and På Taket counters with a straight right hand.
Nystrom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down På Taket rather than just go for the knockout.
Nystrom scores with a shot to the body.
På Taket blocks a head kick by Nystrom.
Nystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nystrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
På Taket lands a nice shot that snaps Nystrom's head back.
På Taket throws an overhand right that drops Nystrom like a sack of potatoes! På Taket dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karlsson På Taket!
A very excited looking Karlsson På Taket made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Noam Nystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.
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Event:
PFC 20 Kitano vs Brophy
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Clifton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clifton swings for the body but Nystrom moves out of range.
Nystrom throwing a counter right hand but Clifton manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Nystrom.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from Nystrom.
Nystrom throws the left hand but Clifton avoids the punch easily.
Clifton throws an overhand right that lands on Nystrom's shoulder, as Nystrom tries to avoid the shot.
Clifton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noam Nystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clifton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Nystrom rushes Clifton and presses him up against the cage.
Clifton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clifton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clifton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clifton's brow.
Clifton lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom pushes Clifton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nystrom.
#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Nystrom.
Nice body punch from Nystrom - that landed with a thud.
Nystrom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Nystrom.
Clifton stalls.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clifton's brow.
Clifton is looking to break free of the clinch but Nystrom has double underhooks.
Nystrom blocking some punches.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Clifton.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Nystrom blocks a body shot from Clifton.
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clifton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
Clifton told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nystrom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clifton stalling in the clinch but Nystrom improves position.
A short right from Nystrom.
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clifton managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
Nystrom blocking some punches.
A short left from Nystrom.
Clifton lands a nice uppercut.
Nystrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clifton blocks it with crossed arms.
Nystrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clifton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom misses with the head strike.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Nystrom blocks an uppercut.
Clifton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Clifton.
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nystrom throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Clifton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Nystrom.
Clifton throws a jab but it's blocked by Nystrom.
Clifton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Nystrom.
Nystrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clifton.
Nystrom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clifton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Clifton there.
Nystrom lands with an uppercut that bounces Clifton off the cage and back into range.
Clifton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nystrom.
Nystrom is looking to counter punch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clifton throws a shot from downtown. Nystrom moves away and avoids it.
Nystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Clifton moves out of range easily.
Clifton misses with a jab to the body
and Nystrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clifton throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nystrom counter with a right hand.
Nystrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clifton throws a hook to the side of Nystrom's head but Nystrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clifton moves away from the strike by Nystrom.
Some wild striking there from Nystrom.
Clifton tries a head kick but it misses.
Nystrom looks to land a right hand but Clifton moved out of range.#CL#
Nystrom rushes Clifton and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nystrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Clifton avoids the damage to the body.
Clifton avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nystrom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clifton throws a body shot but no joy.
Nystrom misses with a looping right.
Nystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clifton.
Nystrom sizes up Clifton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clifton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nystrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clifton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Clifton coming out on top.
Nystrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clifton can do to turn this around?
Nystrom misses with a hook. Clifton ducked under it nicely.
Clifton punishes Nystrom's body with a nice straight punch.
Nystrom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Clifton.
Nystrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clifton moves away.#T1#
Clifton throws a lazy head kick
and Nystrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clifton lands a lovely overhand right.
Clifton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clifton counters with a right hand to the body.
Clifton throws a jab but it's blocked by Nystrom.
Clifton lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Clifton does no damage.
Nystrom has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nystrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Clifton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nystrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Clifton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clifton throws a lazy right hand but Nystrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut. Clifton saw that one coming.
Clifton slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Clifton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2##CL#
Nystrom drives through and clinches with Clifton against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nystrom or not.
Nystrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nystrom lands with a light punch inside.
Nystrom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nystrom prevents a body shot from Clifton.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Clifton.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cliftons head. #BC2#
Clifton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nystrom throws an overhand right that lands on Clifton's shoulder, as Clifton tries to avoid the shot.
Clifton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Clifton.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut
and Clifton counters with an outside leg kick.
Nystrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clifton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nystrom doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Clifton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nystrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Nystrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nystrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nystrom scores with a sloppy right hand. Clifton should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Clifton there.
Clifton slips a jab from Nystrom.
A swing and a miss from Nystrom.
Nystrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clifton cracks Nystrom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut. Clifton saw that one coming.
Clifton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tony Clifton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clifton.
Nystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clifton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nystrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Clifton. Nystrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clifton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nystrom on the side of the head.
Nystrom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clifton counters with a left to the body.
Nystrom loads up on a big right hand but Clifton slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Clifton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nystrom misses with a looping right.
Clifton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nystrom swings widly with a right hand
and Nystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clifton misses with a few strikes there.
Clifton throws a body shot but no joy.
Nystrom throws a lazy right hand but Clifton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clifton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nystrom.
Clifton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clifton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nystrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nystrom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Nystrom.
Nystrom backing away here, and Clifton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Clifton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nystrom.
Nystrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Clifton is just out of range.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clifton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nystrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Nystrom misses the target.
Clifton throws a chopping leg kick but Nystrom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body kick there by Clifton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom misses with a hook.
Nystrom looks to land a left hand but Clifton moved out of range nicely.
Nystrom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Clifton lands a left and a right that send Nystrom crashing to the mat, dazed. Clifton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Nystrom is rocked!
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!
Nystrom gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Clifton!
An out of breath Tony Clifton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Noam Nystrom had this to say: 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.
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Event:
PFC 13 Yamaguchi vs Dog
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Nystrom does it's job there.
Nystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nystrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Nystrom throws a lazy right hand but Savitaipale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nystrom throws the left hand but Savitaipale avoids the punch easily.
Savitaipale defending well as Nystrom loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nystrom finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
Nystrom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nystrom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Savitaipale fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nystrom lands a jab to the nose.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Savitaipale back to the cage. Nystrom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Savitaipale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nystrom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Nystrom moves out of range.
Nystrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savitaipale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nystrom throws out the jab. #CL#
Nystrom has closed the distance and engaged Savitaipale in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Savitaipale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nystrom lands an uppercut.
Savitaipale missing with knees to the body.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Savitaipale in his tracks for a moment.
Savitaipale blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Nystrom.
Savitaipale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nystrom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Savitaipale looks winded!
Nystrom lands with a short shot to the head.
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nystrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom landing knees to the head.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nystrom scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nystrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nystrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nystrom lands a right hand. #T3#
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savitaipale's defenses.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savitaipale's defenses.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savitaipale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nystrom lands a right hand.
Nystrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savitaipale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Savitaipale looking to stall.
Nystrom lands a hook that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nystrom.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but Nystrom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Savitaipale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards. #T4#
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#
Savitaipale is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Atte Savitaipale has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Nystrom.
Savitaipale is still on wobbly legs! Can Nystrom finish him?
Nystrom lands an uppercut.
Savitaipale taking a breather.
Savitaipale seems to have recovered his senses.
Savitaipale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savitaipales head.
Savitaipale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savitaipale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nystrom working Savitaipale over with knees to the body.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atte Savitaipale's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nystrom connects with a looping right hand.
Nystrom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
Nystrom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nystrom.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nystrom tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nystrom to the ground. Nystrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savitaipale with a hook.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Nystrom.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom misses with a hook to the body
and Nystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nystrom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nystrom momentarily.
Noam Nystrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nystrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nystrom.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nystrom looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nystrom.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Nystrom throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Savitaipale defending well as Nystrom loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale scores with the left hand. Nystrom knows he should have avoided that one.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Nystrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Nystrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savitaipale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Nystrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Nystrom tests Savitaipale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savitaipale connects with a body shot.
Nystrom lands a jab.
Nystrom moves in looking to clinch but Savitaipale pushes him off.
Nystrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Nystrom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nystrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savitaipale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale with the counter takedown but Nystrom avoids it easily.
Nystrom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nystrom duly obliges.
Nystrom misses with a body shot.
Nystrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Nystrom avoids it easily.
Nystrom walks into a jab.#T3#
Savitaipale circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savitaipale counters with a stiff right hand.
Nystrom lands with a cross.
Jab by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale walks into a straight right hand from Nystrom.
Savitaipale has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Savitaipale defending well as Nystrom loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nystrom.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
An attempted straight right counter from Nystrom misses the target.
Nystrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.#CL#
Nystrom moves into the clinch.#T4#
Savitaipale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
Savitaipale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Savitaipale in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nystrom lands a knee to the body.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow.
Savitaipale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nystrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
Savitaipale is breathing heavily.
Nystrom working Savitaipale over with knees to the body.
Savitaipale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Savitaipale won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Atte Savitaipale's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nystrom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Nystrom avoids it easily.
As Savitaipale tries to get set, Nystrom tries to push him back and clinch up but Savitaipale manages to avoid the attempt.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Nystrom saw that one coming.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Nystrom.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Nystrom moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Nystrom moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Nystrom moves into the clinch.
Savitaipale tries to throw a body punch but Nystrom avoids it by throwing Savitaipale back against the cage.
A short left from Savitaipale. #T1#
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savitaipale cracks Nystrom with a nice body shot.
Nystrom blocks a body shot from Savitaipale.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
Savitaipale tries to circle away but Nystrom has him pinned against the cage.
Nystrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
Nystrom lands a right hand.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savitaipale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Nystrom lands a right hand.
Nystrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
Nystrom is leaning against Savitaipale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nystrom lands a nice uppercut.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Savitaipale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Nystrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside that Savitaipale shrugs off.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Savitaipale in his tracks for a moment.
Nystrom crunches a lovely knee into Savitaipale's ribcage.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Nystrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Savitaipale won't want to take too many of those.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but Nystrom won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
A short left from Nystrom.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nystrom working Savitaipale over with knees to the body.
Nystrom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noam Nystrom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Nystrom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savitaipale is trying to force a seperation but Nystrom has the dominant position.
Nystrom lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nystrom lands a knee to the body.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Noam Nystrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nystrom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savitaipale or not.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savitaipale misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Savitaipale to work.
Still in the clinch, Nystrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Nystrom as the two fighters clinch.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noam Nystrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nystrom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
PFC 7 Ryan vs Svensson
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nystrom.
Rock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
Rock blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Rock pulls Nystrom into guard.
Nystrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nystrom is looking to stand up but Rock won't let him.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nystrom wants to stand but Rock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom tries to stand but Rock is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Nystrom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get!
Nice straight punches there by Nystrom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nystrom.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Nystrom throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nystrom drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rock thumps Nystrom with a low kick.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Nystrom tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nystrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock slips under a jab from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Rock misses with a straight right.
Nystrom misses the jab.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nystrom scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one.
Noam Nystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nystrom misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Nystrom throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.#T2#
Nystrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nystrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nystrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Nystrom 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.
Nystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock's corner calls for a 1-2. Rock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nystrom tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock misses with a lunging right hand
and Nystrom counters with a nice body shot.
Nystrom catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock throws a body punch but Nystrom moves out of range.
Nystrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Nystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nystrom throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##CL2#
Rock closes the distance and pushes Nystrom back into the cage.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nystrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nystrom blocking some punches.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nystrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nystrom seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rock can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock. #T4#
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nystrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nystrom lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock working aggressively here.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock blocking some punches.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Rock tries to pull guard but Nystrom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Nystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Nystrom lands a right hand.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Noam Nystrom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nystrom scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Nystrom misses.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Nystrom.
Rock feints a counter leg kick.
Nystrom misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nystrom throws out the jab.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nystrom.
Nystrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rock blocks a jab.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Nystrom shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nystrom takes one to the chin there.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Rock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nystrom cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Nystrom's head but Nystrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nystrom swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Nystrom coming out on top.
Nystrom misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nystrom's knee momentarily.
Rock moves out of range as Nystrom strikes.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut.
Nystrom looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Nystrom tries to clinch but Rock moves out of range.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Rock throws a big counter head kick but Nystrom avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Nystrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock lands with a cross.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nystrom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nystrom scores with a body shot.
Nystrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nystrom throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Nystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Rock dodges the punch combination from Nystrom.
Rock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Nystrom.
Rock raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nystrom drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Nystrom.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nystrom throws out the jab.
Nystrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
A big right from Nystrom misses.
Nystrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nystrom swings widly with a right hand
and Rock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nystrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nystrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nystrom misses with a left hand
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock feints a counter leg kick.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nystrom throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Nystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nystrom throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nystrom lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock staying out of range there.
Nystrom misses with a straight right.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nystrom misses with a left hand
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Nystrom misses.
Nystrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Nystrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nystrom scores with a one two! Rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Nystrom misses.
Nystrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Nystrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Nystrom is rocked!#T1#
A slow jab from Nystrom misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nystrom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Nystrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good exchange - Nystrom coming out on top.
Rock takes one on the button.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nystrom darts in trying to clinch
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Nystrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Nystrom instigates a clinch.
Nystrom seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Nystrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Nystrom.
A nice left hand lands by Rock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Rock.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Nystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rock is defending well for now.
Nystrom is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rock's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rock throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Nystrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rock's guard.
Rock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rock wants to control from the top but Nystrom keeps moving.
Rock stops Nystrom from standing up.
Rock passes Nystrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Nystrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nystrom wants to get back to his feet.
Nystrom regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Rock trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nystrom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rock holds on and takes a little breather.
Nystrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rock pulls Nystrom in to control the position.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Nystrom from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock.
I think Rock 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock!
Will Rock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Noam Nystrom had this to say: 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.
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Event:
Aspire 69: Frankels v Castillo
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Nystrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nystrom misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Nystrom looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Nystrom misses with a wild body shot.
Nystrom moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
We've been told by Nystrom's head coaches at The Performance Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nystrom throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Nystrom.
Nystrom blocks a head kick by Lee.
Nystrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom is looking to clinch.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Nystrom. #CL#
Nystrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Nystrom controls his hands.
#T1#
A short left from Lee.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Nystrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Lee is leaning against Nystrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Morrison Lee has been cut.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards. #T2#
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nystrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee slips a straight right by Nystrom.
Lee misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Nystrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nystrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nystrom's knee momentarily.
Nystrom throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee throws a leg kick but Nystrom moved away.#CL#
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Lee.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nystroms head.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Nystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nystrom.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Nystrom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nystrom tries to clinch #KD2#
and Lee counters with a flying knee that drops Nystrom! #ROC2#
Nystrom is rocked!
Nystrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh Nystrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nystrom is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nystrom is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nystrom is looking to escape.
Nystrom seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Lee throws some wild stikes that Nystrom manages to avoid easily.
Nystrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nystrom is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lee is tightening it up a little... Nystrom has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nystrom reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nystrom taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Morrison Lee!
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Noam Nystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.
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Event:
Aspire 60: Brophy vs Adams
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Nystrom swinging wildly here.
Nystrom throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nystrom defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Nystrom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayes moves out of range as Nystrom strikes.
Hayes misses with a straight left.
Nystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayes circles away.
Hayes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A left lands for Hayes.
Nystrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayes throws out the jab.
Nystrom misses with the combination.
Hayes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nystrom!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Nystrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nystrom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayes throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hayes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nystrom.
Nystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nystrom throws a right hand that misses
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Nystrom misses.
A right-left combo lands from Nystrom.
Hayes digs a good body shot into Nystrom's ribs.
Hayes connects with a single shot there.
Noam Nystrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Nystrom.
Nystrom misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Hayes.
Good exchange - Hayes coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nystrom avoids the body shot from Hayes.
Hayes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nystrom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Hayes digs a good body shot into Nystrom's ribs.
Hayes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nystrom.
Nystrom thuds his right hand into Hayes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Hayes misses its intended target.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hayes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Nystrom.
Hayes misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hayes does it's job there.
Hayes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nystrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hayes dodges the punch combination from Nystrom.
Hayes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hayes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nystrom slips under a jab from Hayes.
Hayes scores with a nice strike.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nystrom is just out of range.
Nystrom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Isaac Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hayes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nystrom pinned against the cage. Nystrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hayes works Nystrom's body with a nice hook.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nystrom.
Nystrom tries to clinch but Hayes moves away
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nystrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hayes connects with the punch.
Hayes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nystrom momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Hayes. That snapped Nystrom's head back.
Nystrom is looking to clinch.
Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hayes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nystrom.
Nystrom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes shoots in and drives through. Nystrom sprawls well.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Hayes.
Nystrom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayes at a distance.
Hayes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nystrom.
Nystrom misses with the combination.
Hayes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nystrom defends it well.
Nystrom throws a hook but Hayes avoids it easily.
Nystrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Hayes throws a body punch but Nystrom moves out of range.
Nystrom is looking to clinch but Hayes is avoiding it.
Hayes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hayes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nystrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nystrom looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
Nystrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Hayes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nystrom pinned against the cage. Nystrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Hayes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hayes swats away the attempt to clinch by Nystrom.
A big left from Nystrom misses.
Hayes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hayes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nystrom's head backwards.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nystrom with a body shot.
Nystrom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nystrom defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Nystrom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Nystrom moves into range and clinches up with Hayes.
Hayes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but Hayes blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Hayes.
Hayes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nystrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nystrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayes throws out the jab.
Hayes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes.#T1#
Hayes throws a hook but Nystrom blocks it.
Nystrom is looking to counter the offense by Hayes and move into the clinch.
Hayes slips a jab from Nystrom.
Nystrom throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Nystrom throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Hayes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nystrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nystrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
Hayes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hayes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nystrom circles away.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Hayes.
Hayes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nystrom blocks a jab.
Hayes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes cracks Nystrom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Noam Nystrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nystrom.
Hayes throws out a counter right but Nystrom avoids it with no problem.
Hayes avoids the body shot from Nystrom.
Nystrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Hayes throws a shot from downtown. Nystrom moves away and avoids it.
Nystrom wants to clinch.
Hayes jabs Nystrom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nystrom misses with a series of wild punches.
Nystrom slips under a jab from Hayes.
Hayes lands with a nice body punch.
Nystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayes circles away.
Hayes scores with a sloppy right hand. Nystrom should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hayes, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Hayes jabs at Nystrom's body.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Nystrom misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nystrom throws a series of punches but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes cracks Nystrom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nystrom slips a jab from Hayes.
Hayes keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isaac Hayes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nystrom misses with a two punch combination.
Hayes lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Nystrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hayes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nystrom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Hayes.
Nice defenses there by Nystrom.
Hayes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nystrom manages to avoid it.
Nystrom is looking to counter the offense by Hayes and move into the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Nystrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nystrom crunches a lovely knee into Hayes's ribcage.#TD2#
Hayes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nystrom regains guard.
Hayes won't allow Nystrom to get back to his feet.
Hayes stands up over Nystrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hayes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hayes wants to pass the guard but Nystrom is keeping the position.
Hayes looking to sit in guard and control but Nystrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hayes 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hayes cracks Nystrom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Hayes misses.
Nystrom tries to counter by clinching up but Hayes breaks away and moves out of range.
Hayes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nystrom's head.
Hayes swats away the attempt to clinch by Nystrom.
Nystrom missing with a left hand there. Hayes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nystrom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Nystrom moves into the clinch.
Nystrom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hayes looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nystrom throws an elbow but misses.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Isaac Hayes has been cut.
Hayes blocks the elbow strike.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes lands with a short shot to the head.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Hayes pushes Nystrom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Hayes has clasped his hands together around Nystrom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nystrom sneaks back into half guard.
Hayes is pressing down on Nystrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nystrom is holding on for now.
Nystrom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hayes.
Nystrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hayes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hayes working over Nystrom with some ground and pound. Nystrom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hayes thows a huge punch but Nystrom dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Hayes working Nystrom over with strikes.
Hayes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nystrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nystrom is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Hayes.
Nystrom tries to kick Hayes off but Hayes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nystrom wants to improve his position but Hayes is controlling well.
Hayes is stalling here. Nystrom is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hayes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nystrom has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Hayes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nystrom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hayes looking for submissions off his back.
Nystrom tries to stand and escape but Hayes is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hayes looking for submissions off his back.
Isaac Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayes tries to get to full guard but Nystrom has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nystrom trying to control the action but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Hayes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noam Nystrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hayes looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Hayes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hayes 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Hayes!
A very excited looking Isaac Hayes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Noam Nystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.
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Event:
D51 Nystrom v Militech
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Miletich ducks under a wild hook from Nystrom.
Nystrom is looking to clinch but Miletich is avoiding it.
Miletich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nystroms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nystrom misses with a hook
and Miletich counters with an inside leg kick.
Nystrom misses with a double jab
and Miletich counters with a left to the body.
Miletich keeps the fight on the outside.
Miletich flicks out a counter leg kick but Nystrom steps away.
Nystrom walks into a jab.
Nystrom ducks under a wild hook from Miletich.
Nystrom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miletich.
Miletich moves out of range as Nystrom strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miletich.
Noam Nystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nystrom moves out of range of the body kick.
Miletich moves out of range as Nystrom strikes.
Nystrom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miletich.
Miletich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Miletich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nystrom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nystrom checks the leg kick.
Nystrom wants to clinch.
Miletich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nystrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miletich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miletich misses with a hook.
Miletich lands a really nice looking cross but Nystrom seems unphased.
Nystrom connects with a body shot.
Nystrom misses with a double jab.
Miletich thumps Nystrom with a low kick.
Miletich staying out of range there.
Nystrom throws a hook but Miletich avoids it easily.#T2##CL#
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Miletich struggles to land a body shot inside as Nystrom controls his hands.
Miletich gets through Nystrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miletich is trying to pull guard but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Miletich breaks the clinch.
Nystrom is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Miletich's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A lazy left from Nystrom finds it's target.
Nystrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nystrom throws a series of strikes that have Miletich backpedaling.
Miletich lands an overhand right.
Nystrom moves in looking to clinch but Miletich pushes him off.
Miletich cracks Nystrom with an open hand slap.
Nystrom tries to clinch but Miletich is having none of it.
Miletich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miletich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nystrom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miletich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nystrom.#T3#
Miletich throws a hook but Nystrom avoids it easily.
Nystrom throws a combination that misses
and Miletich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nystrom throws a hook to the side of Miletich's head but Miletich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miletich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miletich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nystrom.
Nystrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nystrom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miletich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nystrom tries to clinch but Miletich moves out of range.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miletich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miletich moves out of range of the strikes.
Nystrom throws a shot from downtown. Miletich moves away and avoids it.
Miletich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nystrom's head backwards.#CL#
Nystrom moves into the clinch.
Miletich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miletich.
Miletich misses with the head strike.
#T4##TD2#
Miletich pulls guard.
Nystrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Nystrom gets to his feet. Miletich looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miletich closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Nystrom is rocked!
Nystrom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Nystrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miletich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Miletich circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miletich.
Nystrom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miletich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nystrom. That did some damage!
Nystrom throws a lazy right hand but Miletich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Miletich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miletich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nystrom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut
and Miletich counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitch Miletich!
Mitch Miletich is the new lightweight champion!
In defeat, Noam Nystrom stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back, I think we should do it again right away! '.
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Event:
D49 Jacquard v Nystrom
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Nystrom swings widly with a right hand
and Jacquard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacquard throws a sloppy head kick and Nystrom moves out of range easily.
Jacquard scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nystrom, as that shot connected.
Jacquard moves away from the strike by Nystrom.
Nystrom cracks Jacquard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nystrom misses with a right hand
and Jacquard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut. Jacquard saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nystrom.
Nystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nystrom throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacquard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacquard misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Nystrom throws an off balance right hand
and Jacquard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacquard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacquard keeps the fight on the outside.
Nystrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacquard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacquard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jacquard throws a shot from downtown. Nystrom moves away and avoids it.
Jacquard seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Nystrom shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Jacquard is backing up but Nystrom catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Jacquard covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Nystrom Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Noam Nystrom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Revolution XC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Vanhanen walks into a straight right hand from Nystrom.#CUT#
It looks like Affe Vanhanen has been cut.
Nystrom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Nystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Nystrom throws a shot from downtown. Vanhanen moves away and avoids it.
Vanhanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nystrom has time to react.
Nystrom moves in looking to clinch but Vanhanen pushes him off.#CL2#
Vanhanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Vanhanen is blocking nicely.
Vanhanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Vanhanen is trying to break the clinch but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Vanhanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Nystrom won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Nystrom scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom stops a takedown attempt from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
That has opened up Affe Vanhanen's cut even more.
Vanhanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Nystrom won't allow it.
Vanhanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanhanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Nystrom has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom. #T1#
Vanhanen is trying to force a seperation but Nystrom has the dominant position.
Vanhanen can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
Vanhanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nystrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanhanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vanhanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vanhanen looks winded!
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nystrom lands a nice uppercut.
Nystrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanhanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Nystrom connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
The cut above Affe Vanhanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
Nystrom working Vanhanen over with knees to the body.
Vanhanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
Affe Vanhanen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nystrom crunches a lovely knee into Vanhanen's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanhanens head.
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vanhanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nystrom lands an uppercut.
Nystrom scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Affe Vanhanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Noam Nystrom took to the microphone: 'I told everyone I was gonna take this belt! and here I am! Who's next? Nate you hella quiet these days, homie....'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 13
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Nystrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pain has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nystrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Pain as the two fighters clinch.
Nystrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pain lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nystrom misses with the head strike.
Nystrom misses with an elbow strike.
Nystrom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pain or not. #T1#
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nystrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Royal Pain has been cut.
Nystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pain.
Nystrom lands a body shot.
Pain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Nystrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nystrom is pressed up against the cage. Pain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nystrom down to the mat. Nystrom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL2#
Pain clinches up against the cage.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Pain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pain throws a head punch that misses.
Pain takes an elbow to the temple.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pain's brow.
Nystrom pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Pain is rocked!
Nystrom lands an uppercut.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Nystrom finish him?
Nystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Pain misses with a punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands an elbow just above Pain 's eye.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Nystrom.
Pain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nystrom misses with the head strike.
Nystrom lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain blocking some punches.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Pain is pressed against the cage. Nystrom pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Pain! Two more big strikes from Nystrom and Pain crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Noam Nystrom took to the microphone: 'I told everyone I was gonna take this belt! and here I am! Who's next? Nate you hella quiet these days, homie....'.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
RXC Making 2016 Tap Out
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Nystrom clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the cage.
Nystrom's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nystrom's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Nystrom.
Pain tries a body shot but Nystrom blocks it.
Pain tries to break free but Nystrom pushes him back against the cage.
Pain avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nystrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pain looks to land a left hand but Nystrom moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Pain clinches up against the cage.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Pain blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nystrom scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nystrom.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Royal Pain has been cut.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Pain's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nystrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
Pain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nystrom misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Nystrom misses with some punches.
#TD#
Pain manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Nystrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nystrom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nystrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Pain is retaining full guard.
Nystrom controlling from the top position. #T3#
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nystrom is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Nystrom kicks Pain off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Nystrom clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the cage.
Pain can't break the clinch.
Pain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Nystrom has double underhooks. #T4#
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Pain avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
Pain tries a body shot but Nystrom blocks it.
Pain blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nystrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Pain avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Pain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Pain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nystrom's guard.
Nystrom keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Nystrom is looking to stand up but Pain isn't so interested in that idea.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Nystrom is retaining full guard.
Nystrom keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Nystrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pain trying to control but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
Nystrom is controlling Pain's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain trying to control but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
Nystrom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nystrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Nystrom, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nystrom is trying to stand up here but Pain is controlling him well.
Pain trying to pass the guard but Nystrom defending well.
Nystrom is trying to stand up here but Pain is controlling him well. #SUB#
Pain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nystrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pain.
Pain is pressing down on Nystrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nystrom is holding on for now.
Pain is trying to control the action in half guard but Nystrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nystrom is concentrating on defense, preventing Pain from advancing position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nystrom sees it coming and defends easily.
Pain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Nystrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Pain.
#ES2#
Nystrom kicks off Pain and gets to his feet. #TD#
Pain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nystrom is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it. #SUB#
Pain tries for a kimura but Nystrom is defending well. #T3#
Nystrom is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it. #SUB#
Pain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Pain tries for a kimura but Nystrom is defending well. #SUB#
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Pain keeps moving and retains side control.
Nystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Pain politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pain prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nystrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nystrom tries to escape but Pain is in control. #SUB#
Pain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nystrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pain fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pain trying to control the action but Nystrom is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pain tries for a kimura but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Pain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Nystrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Nystrom clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the cage.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom lands with a light punch inside.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Noam Nystrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pain wants to break free but Nystrom has control.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Nystrom.
Nystrom keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nystrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nystrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nystrom tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Nystrom back against the cage.
Nystrom can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
Nystrom lands with a short shot to the head.
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards. #T2#
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nystrom pushes Pain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nystrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Pain tries to circle away but Nystrom has him pinned against the cage.
Nystrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom has Pain pressed against the cage, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nystrom lands with a light punch inside.
Nystrom lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Pain is rocked!#T3#
A shot in the inside from Nystrom.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinched against the cage, Nystrom lands a big elbow that drops Pain! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Pain is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Noam Nystrom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 7
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Nystrom.
Nystrom wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nystrom drives through and clinches with Gonzalez against the cage.
Gonzalez fails to pull guard.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nystrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
Nystrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Nate Gonzalez has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nystrom.
We've been hearing reports that Gonzalez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gonzalez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nystrom walks away with a smile on his face. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Nystrom cracks Gonzalez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gonzalez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nystrom finish him?
#ROC2#
Gonzalez is rocked!#T1##CL2#
Nystrom rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nystrom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.
Nystrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Nystrom.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nystrom lands a big right hand that drops Gonzalez! The killer instinct kicks in and Nystrom finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nystrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nate Gonzalez spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry I couldn't get it done tonight. I wanna thank my team and I'll be back.'.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 4
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Nystrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Nystrom scores with a shot to the side of Kilpatrick's head.
Kilpatrick misses with a knee to the head.
Nystrom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kilpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Nystrom controls the action.
Kilpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Knees to the body from Kilpatrick.
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land.
Nystrom managing to block the knees to the body from Kilpatrick.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kilpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Kilpatrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nystrom blocks it with crossed arms.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kilpatrick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a hook that snaps the head of Kilpatrick backwards.
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!
Kilpatrick landing knees to the head.
Nystrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Kilpatrick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom lands with a left to the head.
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kilpatrick's brow.
Kilpatrick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nystrom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kilpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Nystrom.
Kilpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Nystrom connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Kilpatrick is rocked!
Kilpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Kilpatrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land.
Kilpatrick seems to have got his legs back now.
Nystrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilpatrick takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kilpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nystrom's elbow.
Nystrom blocks an elbow strike from Kilpatrick.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kilpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Kilpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kilpatrick blocking some punches.
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!
Kilpatrick looking to throw knees to the head but Nystrom is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Nystrom blocks the elbow strike.
Nystrom dodges an elbow strike from Kilpatrick.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nystrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Nystrom blocks the elbow strike.
Kilpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
Nystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick wants to get back to striking at distance but Nystrom won't allow it.
Nystrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nystrom managing to block the knees to the body from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nystrom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nystrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nystrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nystrom lands an uppercut.#T3#
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
Nystrom lands with a light punch inside.
Kilpatrick is stalling here.
Kilpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick tries to land knees in the clinch but Nystrom avoids the damage to the body.
Kilpatrick tries to stall but Nystrom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kilpatrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nystrom blocks it with crossed arms.
Kilpatrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nystrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nystrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kilpatrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilpatrick missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nystrom pushes Kilpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom can't find room to land a body shot as Kilpatrick controls the action.
Kilpatrick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nystrom is defending well for now.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kilpatrick's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kilpatrick drops to his knees and Nystrom pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
An out of breath Noam Nystrom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 3
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Nystrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joe Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bailey gets tackled into the cage by Nystrom. Nystrom maintains the clinch.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey is trying to force a seperation but Nystrom has the dominant position.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
Bailey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nystrom lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nystrom letting Bailey take a breather here.
Nystrom prevents Bailey from breaking the clinch.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Bailey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bailey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nystrom is keeping busy.
Bailey trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nystrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nystrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nystrom works on Bailey's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Nystrom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside that Bailey shrugs off. #BC#
Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey walks into a jab.#T2#
Bailey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nystrom tries to clinch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nystrom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Nystrom clinches with his opponent.
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nystrom lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Bailey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nystrom moves in looking to clinch but Bailey pushes him off.
Nystrom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bailey takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bailey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nystrom throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Nystrom has closed the distance and engaged Bailey in a clinch.
Nystrom managing to block the knees to the body from Bailey.
Nystrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nystrom prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nystrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Bailey breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Bailey in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Nystrom.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bailey's defenses. #ROC2#
Bailey is rocked!
Bailey tries to break the clinch but Nystrom is controlling the position.
Bailey looking to slow down the pace here.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey moves forwards but Nystrom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Bailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Nystrom has closed the distance and engaged Bailey in a clinch.
Nystrom misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
Nystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bailey seems to have got his legs back now.
Nystrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nystrom throws an elbow that misses.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nystrom gets through Bailey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Bailey is blocking nicely.
Nystrom throws an elbow that misses.
Bailey is trying to maintain a safe position but Nystrom gets an underhook and turns Bailey into the cage.
Bailey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bailey is trying to force a seperation but Nystrom has the dominant position.#T1#
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Bailey in his tracks for a moment.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
Nystrom lands with a short shot to the head.
Nystrom misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nystrom in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bailey's brow.
Nystrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Nystrom throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Nystrom has managed to clinch.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey is looking to break free of the clinch but Nystrom has double underhooks. #BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nystrom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bailey - the referee stops the clock and Nystrom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bailey. Nystrom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body punch from Bailey. #CL#
Bailey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nystrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nystrom gets through Bailey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Bailey gets through Nystrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nystrom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bailey throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey dodges the punch combination from Nystrom.
#CL2#
Nystrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bailey, pushing him back against the cage.
Bailey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Nystrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Noam Nystrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bailey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nystrom.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nystrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
A short right from Bailey.
Nystrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Nystrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land. #BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Nystrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey looking to throw knees to the head but Nystrom is blocking nicely.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bailey's defenses.
Bailey missing with knees to the body.
Nystrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey tries to stall but Nystrom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Nystrom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
Nystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey taking a breather.
Bailey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bailey is defending well for now.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey is trying to break free.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
#T1#
Bailey is trying to push Nystrom away but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Nystrom.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but Nystrom avoids the damage to the body.
Nystrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nystrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nystrom gets through Bailey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nystrom with a knee to the head.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom avoiding damage as Bailey throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
Bailey looking to stall.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2##BC#
Bailey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Nystrom avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Nystrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Nystrom creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bailey's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bailey drops to his knees and Nystrom pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom 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:
StrikeForce Union #22
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Nystrom slips a jab and a cross from Battle.
#CL#
Nystrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
Battle fails to pull guard.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battle takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Christian Battle has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Battle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
Battle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nystrom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Battle.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nystrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Battle takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Battle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Battle is rocked!#T1#
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nystrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Battle is still on wobbly legs! Can Nystrom finish him?
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nystrom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battle or not.
Battle seems to have recovered his senses.
Nystrom lands with a left to the head. #KD#
Nystrom drops Battle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Battle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nystrom pushes Battle against the cage. Nystrom is working some dirty boxing. Nystrom pushes off with a quick right hook! Battle goes down! Battle tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nystrom moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
During a confident post fight interview, Noam Nystrom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #18
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Nystrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Multi Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Multi Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Nystrom.
The Multi Hunter lands a lovely overhand right.
Nystrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Nystrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Multi Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but The Multi Hunter blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
The Multi Hunter jumps into guard, dragging Nystrom to the mat.
Nystrom pushes down on The Multi Hunter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nystrom wants to stand but The Multi Hunter has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Nystrom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The Multi Hunter gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom wants to get up but he can't break The Multi Hunter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Multi Hunter controls Nystrom momentarily but Nystrom frees himself. #T1#
Nystrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Multi Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Nystrom wanted to stand there but The Multi Hunter had control of the position. #SU#
Nystrom stands and steps away. The Multi Hunter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Multi Hunter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nystrom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - The Multi Hunter circles away.
The Multi Hunter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nystrom wants to clinch up but The Multi Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Nystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noam Nystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Multi Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nystrom tries to clinch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
Nystrom swings widly with a right hand
and The Multi Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nystrom takes one to the side of the head.
The Multi Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Multi Hunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Multi Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Multi Hunter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nystrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Multi Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by The Multi Hunter.
Nystrom closes the distance but The Multi Hunter moves to the side #KD2#
and The Multi Hunter counters with a right hand that sends Nystrom tumbling to the canvas! Can The Multi Hunter finish him? He dives into Nystrom's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#
Nystrom is rocked!
The Multi Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Nystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Nystrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
The Multi Hunter advances to half guard.
Nystrom is looking for a sweep. The Multi Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nystrom seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nystrom defend it? The Multi Hunter steps over the head and cranks it - Nystrom is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for The Multi Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dog The Multi Hunter!
Dog The Multi Hunter is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Dog The Multi Hunter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Noam Nystrom stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back! I'm gonna take a small break and maybe crush one of those Gonzalez bitches on my return.....'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #15
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Nystrom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
Nystrom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Nystrom avoiding damage.
Nystrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Nystrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nystrom cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Nystrom misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nystrom walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Nystrom gets a clinch.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nystrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nystrom misses with a knee to the head.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Nystrom gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Nystrom holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nystrom walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Nystrom tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Nystrom clinches up against the cage.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nystrom throws an elbow but misses.
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nystrom.
#T3#
Nystrom lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Nystrom.
Nystrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nystrom stalls.
Nystrom misses with a knee to the head.
Nystrom pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Nystrom improves position.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Nystrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nystrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Nystrom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Nystrom has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Diaz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nystrom lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Noam Nystrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Nystrom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nystrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Nystrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Diaz jumps guard but Nystrom stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Nystrom holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergio Diaz has been cut.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Nystrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Nystrom pushes Diaz against the cage. Nystrom is working some dirty boxing. Nystrom pushes off with a quick right hook! Diaz goes down! Diaz tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nystrom moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom is the new featherweight champion!
Noam Nystrom decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #12
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Nystrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Tomas Silva has been cut.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva trying to stall but Nystrom improves his position.
Nystrom throws an elbow that misses.
Silva looking to stall.
Nystrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom blocks an uppercut.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nystrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva tries a body shot but Nystrom blocks it.
#T1#
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nystrom lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Nystrom connects with a knee to the head.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nystrom.
Silva is trying to push Nystrom away but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nystrom's elbow.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nystrom is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nystrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Nystrom with a knee to the head.
Nystrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nystrom controlling the action here for a moment.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nystrom after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Nystrom.
Nystrom connects with a knee to the head.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Nystrom is blocking nicely.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow.
Silva looks winded!
Nystrom landing knees to the head.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Nystrom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Nystrom lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Nystrom misses with an elbow strike.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nystrom's elbow.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom.
Nystrom avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nystrom blocks a body shot from Silva.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nystrom connects with a knee to the head.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nystrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Nystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Nystrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Nystrom misses with a knee to the head.
Nystrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nystrom avoids it.
Nystrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nystrom blocks a body shot from Silva.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nystrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nystrom avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nystrom misses with a knee to the head.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomas Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Nystrom shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Nystrom closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Noam Nystrom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Nystrom.
Nystrom misses with a knee to the head.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nystrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Nystrom.
Nystrom misses with an elbow over the top.
Nystrom throws an elbow that misses.
Nystrom landing knees to the head.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Nystrom.
#T1#
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom misses with a knee to the head.
Nystrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nystrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nystrom's brow.
Nystrom keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva misses with some punches.
Nystrom avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Nystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nystrom obliges.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Nystrom has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nystrom throws an elbow but misses.
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Come on Nystrom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Nystrom blocks an uppercut.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Nystrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Nystrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nystrom managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva letting Nystrom take a breather here.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Silva jumps guard but Nystrom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Silva.
Nystrom misses with a knee to the head.
Silva misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Nystrom stalling the fight.
Nystrom avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
A bit of stalling here from Nystrom.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Nystrom.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva lands a right hand.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Nystrom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva working aggressively here.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nystrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nystrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva wants a takedown.
Nystrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nystrom leaning against his opponent.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomas Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nystrom clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nystrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva avoiding damage as Nystrom throws knees to the body.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Nystrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nystrom misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva jumps guard but Nystrom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nystrom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Nystrom.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Nystrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva avoiding damage as Nystrom throws knees to the body.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Nystrom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Nystrom scores with a knee to the head.
Nystrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Silva is trying to drag Nystrom to the mat but Nystrom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Silva.
Nystrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nystrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Nystrom has double underhooks.
Silva tries a body shot but Nystrom blocks it.
Nystrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nystrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Nystrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Nystrom avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Nystrom just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Nystrom throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Nystrom blocks an uppercut.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Nystrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Silva fails to pull guard.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nystrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
#BC2#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nystrom has managed to clinch.
Nystrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nystrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nystrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Nystrom keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.#T4#
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Nystrom improves position.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Tomas Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva fails to pull guard.
Nystrom throws an elbow that misses.
Nystrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nystrom misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nystrom.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noam Nystrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nystrom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noam Nystrom!
A pretty intense looking Noam Nystrom took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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#R1##CL#
Nystrom drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Nystrom taking a breather.
Diaz is looking to control Nystrom's arms but Nystrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nystrom lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Nystrom's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a head kick but Nystrom moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nystrom moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Nystrom.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nystrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Nystrom is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nystrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nystrom connects with a knee to the head.
Nystrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diaz avoiding damage as Nystrom throws knees to the body.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it misses.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom stalling against the cage.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Nystrom.
Nystrom prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nystrom avoids it.
Nystrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nystrom is keeping busy.
Nystrom avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nystrom as Diaz tries to tie him up. #T3#
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Nystrom blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Nystrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Nystrom throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz avoiding damage as Nystrom throws knees to the body.
Diaz is looking to control Nystrom's arms but Nystrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nystrom working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Nystrom displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz jumps guard but Nystrom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Nystrom.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Nystrom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it misses.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Nystrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nystrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Nystrom misses with an elbow over the top.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nystrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nystrom is defending well for now.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Nystrom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Diaz.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Nystrom tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Nystrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
Nystrom lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
Nystrom connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nystrom connects with a knee to the head.
Nystrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#T1#
Diaz stalling the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nystrom.
Nystrom with a knee to the head.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Nystrom.
Nystrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Nystrom.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Nystrom avoids the damage to the body.
Nystrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nystrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Nystrom managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
#T2#
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but Nystrom stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Nystrom.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nystrom misses with an elbow strike.
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diaz taking a breather.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nystrom avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Nystrom landing knees to the head.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it misses.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom.
Noam Nystrom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nystrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a knee to the head.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
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!
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Nystrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nystrom controls his hands.
Diaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nystrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nystrom throws an elbow but misses.
Nystrom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nystrom throws an elbow that misses.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Nystrom dodges an elbow strike from Diaz.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Nystrom keeps him there for the moment.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Nystrom is looking to clinch.
Diaz throws a push kick but Nystrom slaps the foot to one side.
Nystrom tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Nystrom pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Nystrom crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Nystrom throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom lands a knee to the head.
Nystrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nystrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nystrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
Nystrom lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nystrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nystrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nystrom throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Nystrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz is looking to control Nystrom's arms but Nystrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
Diaz wants to break free but Nystrom has control.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nystrom blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nystrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz avoiding damage as Nystrom throws knees to the body.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Nystrom.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Nystrom controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nystrom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nystrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Nystrom.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz looking to stall.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nystrom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Nystrom stalling in the clinch.
Nystrom pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nystrom prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Nystrom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
Sergio Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noam Nystrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nystrom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noam Nystrom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Nystrom wants to clinch
and Mirowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Nystrom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nystrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mirowski dodges an elbow strike from Nystrom.
Mirowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Mirowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Mirowski forces Nystrom back against the cage and clinches.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Mirowski tightens his grip and picks Nystrom up, before dumping him to the ground. Nystrom manages to land in guard.
Nystrom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nystrom tries to get out of the position.
Mirowski throws a strike but Nystrom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nystrom is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirowski controlling Nystrom's posture. #SU#
Nystrom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Nystrom clinches up with Mirowski and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Mirowski pulls guard successfully.
Mirowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mirowski wants to get back to his feet but Nystrom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mirowski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nystrom tries to stand but Mirowski is controlling from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nystrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nystrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Nystrom drives through and clinches with Mirowski against the cage.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it misses.
Nystrom looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Mirowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nystrom wants to get up but he can't break Mirowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nystrom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Mirowski is retaining full guard.
Nystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Mirowski.
Mirowski is controlling Nystrom's posture.
Nystrom wants to stand but Mirowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Nystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mirowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU#
Nystrom gets to his feet. Mirowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nystrom moves to clinch but Mirowski breaks away #TD2#
so Mirowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nystrom is looking to stand back up but Mirowski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nystrom. #REVR#
Nystrom is controlling Mirowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Mirowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nystrom won't allow Mirowski to pass to mount. #T4#
Nystrom wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mirowski in particular looking to stall.
Mirowski trying to mount his opponent but Nystrom defends it. #SUB2#
Mirowski seems to be working for a kimura but Nystrom defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirowski is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karol Mirowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nystrom closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mirowski counters with a three punch combo that has Nystrom backing up. Nystrom nods at Mirowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Nystrom tries to clinch
and Mirowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mirowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nystrom tries to clinch up
and Mirowski counters with a series of strikes. Nystrom will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Nystrom is rocked!
Noam Nystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nystrom closes the distance but Mirowski moves to the side
and Mirowski counters with a nice body kick.
Mirowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nystrom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nystrom tries to clinch but Mirowski moves away
and Mirowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mirowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirowski cracks a nice hook into Nystrom's ribs.
Karol Mirowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Mirowski - that's a beauty! Nystrom is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Mirowski can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Karol Mirowski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Nystrom. No joy for McJoe on that attempt.
McJoe dives in for a single leg takedown but Nystrom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McJoe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe McJoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nystrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nystrom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McJoe is looking for a sweep. Nystrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nystrom sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McJoe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McJoe is looking for a sweep. Nystrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nystrom winds up and cracks McJoe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nystrom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McJoe wants to improve his position but Nystrom is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Nystrom is looking for a kimura but McJoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nystrom to get the leverage. #SU2#
Nystrom decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Nystrom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nystrom has McJoe pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Nystrom breaks from the clinch.
McJoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McJoe shoots in for a takedown but Nystrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Nystrom dives in and scores a takedown into McJoe's guard.#SUB#
McJoe has his feet on Nystrom's thighs here. He's pushed Nystrom off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nystrom screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe McJoe!
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