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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svensson just leaning against Sweetie Pie, taking a breather.
Svensson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sweetie Pie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Svensson wants to stall.
Svensson taking a breather.
Svensson tries to stall but Sweetie Pie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Svensson trying to stall but Sweetie Pie improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.#CL2#
Sweetie Pie has Svensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sweetie Pie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svensson avoids it.
Sweetie Pie connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson is trying to stall.
Sweetie Pie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svensson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sweetie Pie tries a knee to the head but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson blocks an elbow strike.
Sweetie Pie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Sweetie Pie misses with a knee strike.
Sweetie Pie lands a knee to the body.
Svensson effectively controlling the action here.
Sweetie Pie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svensson.
Sweetie Pie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svensson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Svensson is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sweetie Pie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Sweetie Pie tries to stall but Svensson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Svensson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sweetie Pie as Svensson tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Svensson to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.#CL#
Svensson has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Svensson dodges an elbow strike from Sweetie Pie.
Svensson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sweetie Pie up against the cage.#TD#
Svensson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Svensson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sweetie Pie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sweetie Pie trying to hold on to Svensson's head to control him but Svensson postures up.
Sweetie Pie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Svensson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Svensson's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweetie Pie connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Svensson to escape the position.
Svensson trying to control the hands but Sweetie Pie won't let him.
Svensson turns into Sweetie Pie and is now in his guard.
Svensson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Sweetie Pie trying to control the position here.
Sweetie Pie keeping full guard, as Svensson tries to pass.
Sweetie Pie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Svensson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sweetie Pie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sweetie Pie postures up and lands a big shot to Svensson's brow.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Sweetie Pie controlling him for the moment.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sweetie Pie. #T4##SU2#
Sweetie Pie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sweetie Pie missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sweetie Pie wants to clinch.
Svensson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sweetie Pie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svensson momentarily.
Sweetie Pie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sweetie Pie misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Svensson clinches.
Svensson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie dominated that round.
That's time! Svensson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sweetie Pie cracks Svensson with an open hand slap.
Svensson blocks a low kick nicely.
Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sweetie Pie closes the distance and pushes Svensson back into the cage.
Svensson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sweetie Pie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sweetie Pie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sweetie Pie throws an elbow but it misses.
Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Svensson avoids the elbow strike from Sweetie Pie, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Svensson stalling in the clinch but Sweetie Pie improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Svensson.
Sweetie Pie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson tries to stall but Sweetie Pie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sweetie Pie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.
Svensson dodges an elbow strike from Sweetie Pie.
Sweetie Pie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Svensson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sweetie Pie trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Svensson is stalling here.
Svensson trying to stall but Sweetie Pie improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Sweetie Pie misses with a few strikes there.
Sweetie Pie throws a leg kick #TD#
and Svensson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sweetie Pie's guard.
Svensson 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.
Sweetie Pie wants to sweep here but Svensson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sweetie Pie is looking for a triangle but Svensson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Sweetie Pie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Svensson pushes down on Sweetie Pie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Sweetie Pie wants to control but Svensson passes into side.
Svensson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sweetie Pie!
Sweetie Pie gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Svensson looking to break Sweetie Pie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sweetie Pie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Svensson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Svensson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sweetie Pie trying to control the hands but Svensson breaks the grip. #T3#
Sweetie Pie trying to get back to his feet but Svensson is in full control for now.
Sweetie Pie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sweetie Pie wants to improve his position but Svensson is controlling well.
Sweetie Pie is looking to get back to full guard here but Svensson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sweetie Pie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Svensson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sweetie Pie is desperately trying to improve his position but Svensson has a good base and remains in mount.
Svensson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson wants to control the pace but Sweetie Pie is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Svensson is really struggling to control Sweetie Pie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sweetie Pie tries to lock up and control but Svensson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sweetie Pie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sweetie Pie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson wants to control the pace but Sweetie Pie is squirming around nicely.
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 Sven Svensson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Svensson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Svensson closes the distance and clinches.
Svensson is trying to maintain a safe position but Sweetie Pie gets an underhook and turns Svensson into the cage.
Svensson is working for takedown but Sweetie Pie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Svensson taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Svensson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Sweetie Pie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Svensson'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.#CL#
Svensson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweetie Pie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Svensson dodges an elbow strike from Sweetie Pie.
Svensson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Svensson just leaning against Sweetie Pie, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sweetie Pie is keeping busy.
Svensson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Svensson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sweetie Pie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svensson has Sweetie Pie pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Svensson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Svensson tries to clinch but Sweetie Pie moves away
and Sweetie Pie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svensson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Svensson has managed to clinch.
Svensson stalling in the clinch but Sweetie Pie improves position. #T2#
Sweetie Pie working Svensson over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweetie Pie misses with an elbow strike.
Svensson tries to stall but Sweetie Pie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sweetie Pie is keeping busy.
Svensson just leaning against Sweetie Pie, taking a breather.
Sweetie Pie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Svensson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sweetie Pie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sweetie Pie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sweetie Pie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Svensson up against the cage.
Svensson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Svensson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sweetie Pie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Sweetie Pie.
#T3#
Sweetie Pie looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Sweetie Pie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sweetie Pie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Sweetie Pie.
Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sweetie Pie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sweetie Pie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sweetie Pie doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensson circles away.
#CL2#
Sweetie Pie clinches with his opponent.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sweetie Pie misses with a knee to the head.
Svensson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sweetie Pie obliges.
Sweetie Pie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svensson backwards. #T4#
Sweetie Pie throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Sweetie Pie.
Sweetie Pie misses with a knee strike.
Svensson avoiding damage as Sweetie Pie throws knees to the body.
Sweetie Pie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Svensson looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sweetie Pie.
Sweetie Pie tries a knee to the head but Svensson blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sweetie Pie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sweetie Pie is keeping busy.
Sweetie Pie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svensson taking a breather.#TD#
Svensson lands a takedown into guard.
Sweetie Pie is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Svensson dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sweetie Pie 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 4967 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amand Toussaint (ranked 21835 p4p, 540 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Svensson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hells Bells - ACDC. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Sven Svensson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Svensson drives through and clinches with Toussaint against the cage.
Toussaint has picked Svensson up - he's going for a ride! Toussaint dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Svensson (0) vs (2) Toussaint
Toussaint tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svensson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toussaint looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Svensson tries to get to full guard but Toussaint has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson wants to improve his position but Toussaint is controlling well.
Toussaint is trying to control the action in half guard but Svensson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson is looking to control Toussaint's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Svensson avoid being mounted?
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is working hard here to advance position.
Toussaint wants to pass the guard but Svensson is defending well.
Toussaint with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toussaint prevents Svensson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but Svensson defending well.
Toussaint is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Svensson is just riding it out for now. Toussaint eventually gives up the hold.
Svensson has a hand on Toussaint's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toussaint takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Svensson (0) vs (5) Toussaint
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to escape the mount.
Toussaint looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Svensson (0) vs (8) Toussaint
Toussaint 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.
Toussaint is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Svensson prevents Toussaint from getting a body triangle.
Svensson tries to roll but Toussaint sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint controlling the position well here. Svensson rolled but Toussaint kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Svensson can't escape the position.
Toussaint wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy.
Svensson tries to break free.
Toussaint biding his time, controlling Svensson.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint not allowing Svensson to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Svensson is keeping busy.
Toussaint is riding his opponent, not letting Svensson buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Toussaint 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.
Svensson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Toussaint patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint has the hooks in. Svensson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toussaint tries to control but Svensson wriggling away.
Svensson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toussaint content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Svensson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toussaint with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Svensson is squirming around, avoiding Toussaint's attempts to control the action.
Toussaint goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Svensson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Svensson (2) vs (8) Toussaint
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Svensson postures up.
Toussaint is pulling down on Svensson's head. It's preventing any offense from Svensson, at least for the moment.
Toussaint is trying to control the position but Svensson postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toussaint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson looking to sit in guard and control but Toussaint gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Svensson (2) vs (10) Toussaint
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Toussaint is proving a slippery customer.
Toussaint looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Toussaint passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Svensson (2) vs (13) Toussaint
Toussaint is staying tight to Svensson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Denubis Majere (ranked 2159 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 4928 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Majere might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Man in Black. Svensson has chosen Hells Bells - ACDC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Denubis Majere had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Svensson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Svensson
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Majere trying to keep a closed guard but Svensson is proving a slippery customer.
Majere is looking to sweep but instead, Svensson has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere looking for submissions off his back.
Majere regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Svensson
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Svensson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Majere defends it easily.
Majere will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
Svensson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Majere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (2) Svensson
Svensson is trying to control Majere's posture but Majere avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to regain half guard here but Majere keeps moving and retains side control.
Majere advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (7) vs (2) Svensson
Svensson regains half guard.
Majere is trying to control. Svensson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svensson is in trouble now - Majere has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (10) vs (2) Svensson
Majere goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Svensson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (10) vs (4) Svensson
Majere keeping full guard, as Svensson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere wants to improve his position but instead Svensson has moved into half guard.
Majere tries to roll over but Svensson keeps him under control.
Majere tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Svensson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (10) vs (7) Svensson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere tries to reverse the position but Svensson maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere is trying to escape the mount but Svensson keeps good control and instead manages to take Majere's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Majere (10) vs (10) Svensson
Majere tries to break free.
Majere is working hard here to advance position.
Majere fending off the submission attempt from Svensson.
Svensson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Svensson doesn't have the hooks in and Majere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (12) vs (10) Svensson
Majere passes Svensson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
Majere working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Svensson's thigh. Svensson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Majere looking to sit in guard and control but Svensson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (12) vs (12) Svensson
Majere looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Majere has his hands on Svensson's head, controlling the position.
Majere throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Svensson escapes and throws Majere's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (12) vs (15) Svensson
Svensson trying to control the position but Majere is working away.
Majere is looking to regain half guard here but Svensson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majere looks to move to half guard but instead Svensson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (12) vs (17) Svensson
Majere slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Svensson is looking for a kimura here.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Svensson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (12) vs (20) Svensson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majere is trying to improve his position.
Majere is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Majere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Majere.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Majere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (14) vs (20) Svensson
Svensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svensson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Majere is pushing down on Svensson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Svensson is fighting to maintain full guard but Majere has managed to sneak the leg through.
Majere moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (17) vs (20) Svensson
Svensson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (19) vs (20) Svensson
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Majere pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Majere moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Majere (22) vs (20) Svensson
Svensson is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Majere doesn't have the hooks in and Svensson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (22) vs (22) Svensson
Majere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Svensson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (24) vs (22) Svensson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Majere is pushing down on Svensson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Svensson is fighting to maintain full guard but Majere has managed to sneak the leg through.
Majere moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (27) vs (22) Svensson
Majere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
Majere goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Svensson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Majere but great work by Svensson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (27) vs (26) Svensson
Majere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Majere wants to improve his position but Svensson is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Majere wants to improve his position but Svensson is controlling well.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Svensson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Svensson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Majere is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Svensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Svensson!
After the big win, Sven Svensson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1873 p4p, 234 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 3025 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. Svensson has chosen Hells Bells - ACDC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini fails with a takedown attempt.
Vicini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svensson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dido Vicini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svensson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Svensson
Svensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Vicini won't allow Svensson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson working a defensive guard here.
Svensson controlling the position.
Vicini passes Svensson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Svensson defends it.
Vicini is working for a submission of some sort.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Svensson sees it coming and defends easily.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Svensson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vicini is thwarting Svensson's attempts to control the position.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Svensson is working away.
Svensson is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Svensson is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Svensson defends it.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Svensson defending well.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Svensson
Vicini wants to control but Svensson is keeping him busy.
Svensson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Svensson
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to pass Vicini's guard but actually Vicini recovers to full guard.
Vicini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Svensson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (5) Svensson
Vicini is looking to regain half guard here but Svensson keeps moving and retains side control.
Vicini looks to move to half guard but instead Svensson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (5) vs (7) Svensson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to hold on but Svensson postures up.
Vicini 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.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but Vicini is defending well.
Svensson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard but Svensson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (10) Svensson
Svensson wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.
Svensson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vicini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Svensson but great work by Vicini. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (9) vs (10) Svensson
Svensson trying to remain calm as Vicini controls from the top position.
Svensson tries to improve position but can't.
Svensson is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Vicini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
Vicini has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Svensson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (11) vs (10) Svensson
Vicini trying to control but Svensson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Svensson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (14) vs (10) Svensson
Vicini looking for the RNC.
Vicini has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Svensson's body.
You can see the frustration on Svensson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vicini working for a choke but Svensson is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Svensson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Svensson for a finish.
Svensson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vicini gets his way!
Vicini looking to hold on to the position here but Svensson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Svensson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vicini has Svensson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (14) vs (12) Svensson
Vicini 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: Vicini (16) vs (12) Svensson
Svensson is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Svensson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini content to control rather than advance.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Svensson defends it.
Vicini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Svensson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Svensson is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vicini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (19) vs (12) Svensson
Svensson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Svensson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Vicini prevents Svensson from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Svensson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Svensson is looking for a triangle here but Vicini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (22) vs (12) Svensson
Vicini works to advance to full mount. Svensson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (24) vs (12) Svensson
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 24 to 12.
Our winner, Dido Vicini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jab Brown (ranked 774 p4p, 108 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 3018 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lützenkirchen - German Kiss . Svensson has chosen Hells Bells - ACDC as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensson defends it nicely.
Svensson drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Svensson has clasped his hands together around Brown's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Svensson
Svensson wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Svensson tries to advance to mount but Brown denies him.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown looking for subs off his back but Svensson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Yaj's MMA Academy inform me that Svensson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Svensson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (7) Svensson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries to improve his position but Svensson has taken his back! Svensson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brown tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Svensson pushes Brown away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11146 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 2409 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson has chosen Hells Bells - ACDC as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Svensson
Svensson is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Svensson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Svensson is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Kimura has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson is letting Kimura control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura taking a breather here.
Svensson is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Svensson gets back to half guard.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Svensson keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is thwarting Svensson's attempts to control the position.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Svensson defends it.
Svensson wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Svensson trying to control but Kimura postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura content to control rather than advance.
Svensson tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Svensson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Svensson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Svensson looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Svensson is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to get back to full guard.
Svensson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Svensson controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Svensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Svensson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Svensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Svensson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Svensson looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Kimura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Svensson is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Svensson trying to control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Svensson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Kimura 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 2405 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denubis Majere (ranked 1831 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells - ACDC. Majere has chosen Man in Black as his entrance music. Denubis Majere told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sven Svensson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Majere has taken the fight to the clinch.
Majere pulls guard.
Majere keeping full guard, as Svensson tries to pass.
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Svensson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Majere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Svensson has managed to get both his arms back between Majere's legs - danger averted.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere trying to keep a closed guard but Svensson is proving a slippery customer.
Majere isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Svensson stacks Majere on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Svensson! Score +3 for passing guard: Svensson (3) vs (0) Majere
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but Majere is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svensson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Svensson (6) vs (0) Majere
Majere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Svensson tries to move to mount but Majere blocks the move with his legs.
Majere is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Svensson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Svensson (6) vs (4) Majere
Majere looking for the choke from the back.
Svensson tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Majere's guard. Nice work there by Svensson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Svensson (8) vs (4) Majere
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Majere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Majere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Svensson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Majere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Svensson has managed to get both his arms back between Majere's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majere looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Svensson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Svensson tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
Svensson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Svensson (11) vs (4) Majere
Svensson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Majere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Majere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Majere is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majere is looking to improve his position but Svensson isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Svensson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Svensson (14) vs (4) Majere
Svensson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Majere's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Svensson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majere trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Svensson controlling well, preventing Majere from escaping the position.
Majere keeps trying to improve his position.
Svensson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Majere has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will Svensson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Majere can't escape the position.
Svensson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Majere defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Majere wants to control his opponent's hands but Svensson gets his hands free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Svensson controls the position.
Majere tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Svensson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Svensson trying to control but Majere is having none of it.
Majere can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Svensson fails to take his opponent's back.
Majere has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Svensson (17) vs (4) Majere
Svensson doesn't have the hooks in and Majere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Svensson (17) vs (6) Majere
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Svensson has his hands on Majere's head, controlling the position.
Majere preventing the sweep.
Svensson is trying to keep Majere in close.
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
Majere looking to sit in guard and control but Svensson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Svensson (19) vs (6) Majere
Svensson passes Majere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is controlling the pace.
Majere is trying to maintain the position but Svensson is very close to passing his half guard.
Majere tries to roll over but Svensson keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Majere actively working from the bottom here.
Svensson is keen to just control but Majere is a slippery customer.
Svensson is just content to waste time from the top position. Majere takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Svensson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Svensson (22) vs (6) Majere
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svensson takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
Sven Svensson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 3794 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 2335 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hells Bells - ACDC. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sven Svensson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Svensson stuffs the takedown.
Svensson tries to counter with a clinch but Halo shakes him off and moves away.
Svensson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svensson instigates a clinch.
Svensson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Svensson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Svensson
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Svensson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Svensson
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo prevents Svensson from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Svensson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (7) Svensson
Halo is trying to escape the mount.
Halo is controlling an arm, preventing Svensson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Halo regains half guard.
Svensson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Svensson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halo! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (10) Svensson
Halo has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (13) Svensson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Halo right now.
Svensson is trying to stick to Halo's back but Halo is turning into Svensson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Svensson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (13) Svensson
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Svensson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Halo has Svensson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (15) Svensson
Svensson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halo is looking for a triangle here but Svensson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (2) vs (18) Svensson
Svensson tries to move to mount but Halo blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo looking for a sweep but Svensson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (2) vs (20) Svensson
Halo is looking to improve his position but Svensson isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halo gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svensson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (20) Svensson
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Svensson 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.
Svensson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (22) Svensson
Svensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Svensson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (6) vs (22) Svensson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halo passes into half guard.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Svensson sees it coming and defends easily.
Svensson trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
Halo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (9) vs (22) Svensson
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Svensson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Svensson is trying to escape the position but Halo is controlling the position.
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Svensson wants to control but Halo postures up.
Svensson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Svensson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halo trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Halo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Svensson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halo but great work by Svensson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (9) vs (26) Svensson
Halo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Svensson's best efforts.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Svensson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Svensson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Halo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Svensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Svensson!
After the big win, Sven Svensson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 2328 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 5647 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hells Bells - ACDC. Sven Svensson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sven Svensson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rastaphan Dominatrix!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Svensson closes the distance and clinches.
Svensson is looking for a takedown.
Svensson gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Svensson (2) vs (0) Dominatrix
Dominatrix is staying active underneath Svensson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominatrix is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominatrix is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominatrix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Svensson is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix is in trouble now - Svensson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Svensson (5) vs (0) Dominatrix
Svensson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dominatrix is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominatrix felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dominatrix keeps trying to improve his position.
Svensson looking to control but Dominatrix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominatrix regains half guard.
Dominatrix tries to get to full guard but Svensson has control of the leg.
Dominatrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominatrix is pressing down on Svensson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix keeping full guard, as Svensson tries to pass.
Dominatrix trying to control the position.
Dominatrix wants to sweep here but Svensson controlling him for the moment.
Svensson pushing down on Dominatrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dominatrix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Svensson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Svensson (8) vs (0) Dominatrix
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominatrix has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dominatrix prevents Svensson from improving position.
Dominatrix is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Svensson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Svensson (8) vs (4) Dominatrix
Svensson turns into Dominatrix and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Svensson (10) vs (4) Dominatrix
Dominatrix keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Dominatrix wants to improve his position but instead Svensson has moved into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Svensson prevents Dominatrix from improving his position.
Dominatrix gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominatrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominatrix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dominatrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominatrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson passes Dominatrix's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Svensson is working away from the top position though.
Svensson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Svensson (13) vs (4) Dominatrix
Dominatrix tries to reverse the position but Svensson maintains control.
Svensson is looking to work his way around to Dominatrix's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dominatrix to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dominatrix shrugs it off.
Dominatrix has given up his back here. Will Svensson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Svensson (16) vs (4) Dominatrix
Dominatrix is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dominatrix defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dominatrix breaks Svensson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Svensson (16) vs (6) Dominatrix
Svensson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Dominatrix stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Svensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominatrix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dominatrix advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svensson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson tries to get to full guard but Dominatrix has control of the leg.
Svensson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dominatrix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominatrix postures up.
Svensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominatrix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Svensson (16) vs (9) Dominatrix
Svensson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Svensson being controlled for a moment.
Dominatrix trying to control the position but Svensson is working away.
Dominatrix controls the position.
Svensson regains half guard.
Dominatrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Svensson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dominatrix.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is looking to pass Svensson's guard but actually Svensson recovers to full guard.
Dominatrix advances to half guard.
Dominatrix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Svensson tries to roll over but Dominatrix keeps him under control.
Dominatrix frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Svensson (16) vs (12) Dominatrix
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominatrix wants to control the action but instead Svensson gets a body lock and reverses into Dominatrix's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Svensson (18) vs (12) Dominatrix
Dominatrix is trying to control the position but Svensson postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix 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.
Dominatrix lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Svensson (18) vs (14) Dominatrix
Dominatrix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Dominatrix controlling him for the moment.
Dominatrix trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Dominatrix has gone for a leg lock! Svensson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dominatrix's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Svensson (20) vs (14) Dominatrix
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominatrix is retaining full guard.
Dominatrix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svensson trying to control but Dominatrix is working from the bottom.
Dominatrix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svensson defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominatrix 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: Svensson (20) vs (16) Dominatrix
And that's the end of the fight!
Svensson takes the fight on points by 20 to 16.
Sven Svensson made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
AEM 4
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Svensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
A jab from Johnson misses. #CL#
Svensson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Svensson.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svensson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Svensson to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Svensson.
Svensson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.#TD#
Svensson shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Svensson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Svensson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson advances position into side control!
Svensson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Johnson is pushing Svensson's head away, looking to escape. Svensson manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson moves into full mount! #SUB#
Svensson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off. #T2#
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Svensson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Svensson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Svensson is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Svensson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Johnson is keeping busy.
#T3#
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson prevents Svensson from getting a body triangle.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Johnson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Svensson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Svensson trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson trying to control the position but Svensson manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Svensson takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Svensson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Svensson taking a breather. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Svensson slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson is looking to clinch.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svensson. #T1#
Svensson tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Svensson moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.#CL#
Svensson moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Svensson blocks an elbow strike.
Svensson leaning against his opponent.
Svensson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Svensson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. #T2#
Come on Svensson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Svensson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson has his hands clasped together around Svensson's back. He's all about the action.#ES2#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Svensson is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
Svensson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svensson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Svensson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Svensson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Svensson controlling the action here for a moment.
Svensson wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson stalling in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.#CL#
Svensson has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Svensson leaning against his opponent.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anthony Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Svensson tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Svensson slips under a jab from Johnson.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Anthony Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson 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#
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svensson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svensson doesn't seem phased though.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Svensson tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Svensson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Svensson tries to tie him up.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Svensson wants to stall.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Svensson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Svensson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Svensson tries to tie him up.
Maybe Svensson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Svensson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svenssons head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Svensson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Svensson stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Svensson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sven Svensson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Svensson is controlling him well.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Svensson has control of the leg.
Johnson tries to kick Svensson off but Svensson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Svensson manages to move to mount!
#T3#
Johnson tries to hold on but Svensson postures up.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Svensson wants to take Johnson's back but he can't do it this time.
Johnson is trying to stand.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Svensson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Svensson has a good base and remains in mount.
Svensson wants to take his opponent's back but Johnson doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!
After winning the bout, Anthony Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ADWGC 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 11427 p4p, 663 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 673 p4p, 104 weight class). Svensson has chosen Hells Bells - ACDC as his entrance music. Sven Svensson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Svensson closes the distance and clinches.
Starseed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Starseed (4) vs (0) Svensson
Svensson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Starseed's best efforts.
Svensson trying to get back to full guard but Starseed takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (7) vs (0) Svensson
Starseed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Starseed prevents Svensson from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed manages to capitalize on a mistake by Svensson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (10) vs (0) Svensson
Svensson tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Svensson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Starseed.
Svensson wants to escape the position.
Starseed is riding his opponent, not letting Svensson buck him off.
Svensson tries to roll but Starseed sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Starseed controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson tries to escape but Starseed has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Svensson keeps trying to improve his position.
Svensson trying to control the position but Starseed manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Starseed controlling the positon.
Starseed keeps control of the position as Svensson tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed'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.
Good control from Starseed.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Svensson is trying to break free.
Good control from Starseed.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to break free.
Starseed is riding his opponent, not letting Svensson buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to escape the position.
Starseed controlling the position well here. Svensson rolled but Starseed kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Svensson is in bad spot here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the position well here. Svensson rolled but Starseed kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Svensson can't escape the position.
Starseed controlling from the back.
Svensson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Starseed seems content to control.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Svensson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Starseed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Starseed has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (13) vs (0) Svensson
Starseed trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Starseed in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Svensson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Starseed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starseed wants to control for a moment but Svensson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard but Starseed has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (16) vs (0) Svensson
Starseed controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed'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.
Svensson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed avoids the attempt from Svensson to control.
Starseed controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Starseed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svensson is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
Indigo Starseed retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Indigo Starseed said 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'. |
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Event:
ADWGC Rio
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 3520 p4p, 437 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 585 p4p, 94 weight class). Teló comes to the cage accompanied by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Svensson has chosen Hells Bells - ACDC as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló has managed to clinch.
Svensson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teló after a bit of a struggle.
Svensson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svensson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michel Teló has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensson.
Teló goes for a takedown attempt but Svensson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Teló rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson is trying to trip Teló. He has hold of a leg but Teló is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Svensson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teló (0) vs (2) Svensson
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
Teló will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló 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.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is fighting to break Teló's control of his arms but Teló is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Svensson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teló has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Svensson has managed to get both his arms back between Teló's legs - danger averted.
Svensson preventing the sweep.
Svensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Svensson is looking to advance position but Teló has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teló (4) vs (2) Svensson
Teló is stalling here but it's allowed Svensson to get half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svensson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Teló frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (7) vs (2) Svensson
Teló prevents Svensson from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson keeps trying to improve his position.
Teló trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Svensson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Teló works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Teló (10) vs (2) Svensson
Teló controlling from the back.
Teló trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson can't escape the position.
Teló tightening his grip on Svensson, looking for the choke.
Teló seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Svensson's chin but Svensson turns very nicely into Teló's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Svensson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (10) vs (4) Svensson
Teló looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Svensson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to improve his position but Svensson is controlling well.
Svensson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Teló's thigh. Teló counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Teló working for a triangle but Svensson defends it easily.
Svensson trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teló looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Svensson passes into half guard.
Teló wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Teló moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Teló working a defensive guard here.
Teló looking for subs off his back but Svensson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Svensson is stalling here. Teló is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Svensson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Teló has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teló (14) vs (4) Svensson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
Teló wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
Svensson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Svensson tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to free his trapped foot but Svensson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Teló perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Teló is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Svensson reverses the position - he's now on top in Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (14) vs (6) Svensson
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
Teló wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeping full guard, as Svensson tries to pass.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Svensson won't allow Teló to sweep him here.
Teló has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teló trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló is looking for a triangle here but Svensson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (14) vs (9) Svensson
You can see the frustration on Teló's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries to buck Svensson off but Svensson is having none of it.
Teló is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Svensson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Teló (14) vs (11) Svensson
Svensson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Teló manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Teló can't do much from the bottom here.
Svensson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Teló's legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control the position but Teló is working away.
Teló tries to buck Svensson off but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Teló (14) vs (13) Svensson
Teló tries to hold on but Svensson postures up.
Teló regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Svensson pulls his head out easily.
Teló is refusing to be controlled, as Svensson sits in half guard.
Svensson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (14) vs (16) Svensson
Teló tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svensson wins on points by 16 to 14.
After the big win, Sven Svensson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 3473 p4p, 422 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 557 p4p, 86 weight class). Svensson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hells Bells - ACDC. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Svensson closes the distance and clinches.
Svensson wants the takedown. Jitsu is fighting it off but Svensson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jitsu's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (0) vs (2) Svensson
Jitsu trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jitsu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Svensson has picked Jitsu up and slammed him! Jitsu can't keep hold of the triangle and Svensson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (5) Svensson
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Svensson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jitsu (0) vs (7) Svensson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu can't escape the position.
Svensson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jitsu reaches up to try and control the position but Svensson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jitsu rolls and tries to escape and now Svensson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (0) vs (10) Svensson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Svensson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jitsu is in bad spot here.
Svensson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jitsu is defending well though. Svensson let's go of the attempt for now.
Svensson gets his hands free as Jitsu looks to control.
Svensson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jitsu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Svensson looking for the choke from the back.
Jitsu turns into Svensson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (10) Svensson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Svensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jitsu postures up.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jitsu 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.
Jitsu stands and throws Svensson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (10) Svensson
Jitsu controls the position from side control.
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Jitsu slows the pace down.
Svensson tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control for a moment but Svensson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jitsu is stalling here. Svensson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jitsu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Svensson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jitsu (5) vs (14) Svensson
Jitsu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jitsu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Svensson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Svensson! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (17) Svensson
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Svensson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Svensson wants to free his trapped foot but Jitsu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Jitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jitsu manages to get to full guard.
Jitsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Svensson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Svensson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jitsu's guard.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Svensson controlling the action here.
Jitsu gets back to full guard.
Jitsu is trying to keep Svensson in close.
Jitsu controlling the position.
Svensson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is still trying to improve position.
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu working for a triangle but Svensson defends it easily.
Svensson stands and throws Jitsu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (20) Svensson
Jitsu is trying to control Svensson's posture but Svensson avoids it.
Jitsu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Svensson's best efforts.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Svensson trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu trying to control from the bottom.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Jitsu trying to hold on to Svensson's head to control him but Svensson postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu'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.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Svensson trying to control from half guard but Jitsu is working away.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jitsu wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jitsu trying to hold on to Svensson's head to control him but Svensson postures up.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Svensson prevents Jitsu from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is trying to maintain the position but Svensson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jitsu won't allow Svensson to pass to mount.
Svensson trying to control from half guard but Jitsu is working away.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Jitsu is trying to control but can't.
Svensson wants to take a breather but Jitsu is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Svensson keeps him under control.
Svensson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jitsu is trying to control but Svensson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (23) Svensson
Svensson controlling the position easily from mount.
Svensson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jitsu is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu regains half guard.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Svensson pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Svensson wants to free his trapped foot but Jitsu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jitsu is not content to let Svensson control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to pass to full mount but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jitsu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Svensson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (26) Svensson
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
Svensson wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Svensson easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jitsu (5) vs (28) Svensson
Svensson mounts Jitsu! Really nice guard pass there!
Jitsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svensson wins on points by 28 to 5.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sven Svensson made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
DUEL196
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Nicomachus misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Svensson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svensson.
Nicomachus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nicomachus.
Svensson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicomachus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Nicomachus lands with a light punch inside.
Svensson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nicomachus lands a nice uppercut.
Nicomachus gets through Svensson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Nicomachus 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.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicomachus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Nicomachus breaks from the clinch.
Svensson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicomachus misses with a left hand
and Svensson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nicomachus sizes up Svensson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicomachus lands a really nice looking cross but Svensson seems unphased.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Svensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Svensson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick but Svensson moved away.
Nicomachus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Svensson is able to avoid easily.
Svensson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Svensson checks a low kick from Nicomachus.
Svensson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicomachus misses with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicomachus's knee momentarily.
Aristotle Nicomachus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nicomachus manages to circle out of the way.
Nicomachus misses the body punch
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicomachus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nicomachus throws a right hand that misses
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicomachus throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Svensson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicomachus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicomachus tries a low kick but Svensson avoids it.
Nicomachus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Svensson's calf.
Nicomachus misses with a double jab
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicomachus misses the body punch
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Nicomachus missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svensson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Svensson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nicomachus throws a right hand that misses
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicomachus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws a big shot that misses.
Nicomachus is looking to score with low kicks.
Nicomachus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus wants to land a leg kick but Svensson is out of range.
Svensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that Svensson semi-blocks.
#T3#
Svensson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicomachus clobbers Svensson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nicomachus misses with a low kick.
Nicomachus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicomachus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svensson's sensitive parts.
Nicomachus misses with the combination.
Nicomachus works the jab nicely.
Nicomachus is looking to chop away at Svensson's legs.
Nicomachus throws an overhand right that lands on Svensson's shoulder, as Svensson tries to avoid the shot.
Nicomachus feints and then cracks Svensson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Svensson down.
Nicomachus throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson throwing a counter right hand but Nicomachus manages to avoid it.
Nicomachus slips under a jab.#T4#
Nicomachus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Svensson connects with an inside leg kick.
Svensson takes one on the button.
Svensson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Svensson.
Nicomachus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensson moves out of range as Nicomachus strikes.
Nicomachus throws a poor cross that misses
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Svensson checks a leg kick.
Svensson is looking for a counter combo.
Svensson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicomachus can pounce on him.
Nicomachus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nicomachus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Svensson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristotle Nicomachus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nicomachus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicomachus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicomachus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svensson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Nicomachus misses.
Nicomachus misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Svensson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nicomachus connects with a high kick.
Nicomachus's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicomachus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nicomachus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Svensson.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicomachus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicomachus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Svensson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Nicomachus. #T1#
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicomachus misses with the combination.
Nicomachus misses with a leg kick
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicomachus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Svensson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Svensson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Svensson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Svensson grinds an elbow into Nicomachus's temple.
Svensson cracks Nicomachus with a big right hand but Nicomachus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Svensson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Svensson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Svensson cracks Nicomachus with a big right hand but Nicomachus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Nicomachus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Svensson is trying to work for a kimura but Nicomachus is defending well.
Nicomachus missing with punches from the bottom.
Svensson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Svensson is nestled in close to Nicomachus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Svensson there.
Svensson prevents Nicomachus from improving his position.
Svensson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nicomachus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Svensson working Nicomachus over with strikes.
Nicomachus trying to control from the bottom.
Nicomachus missing with punches from the bottom.
Nicomachus wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Svensson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Svensson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicomachus sees it coming and defends easily.
Svensson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Svensson is pressing down on Nicomachus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nicomachus is holding on for now.
Nicomachus wants to improve his position but Svensson is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Svensson there.
Svensson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Svensson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nicomachus!
Svensson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nicomachus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nicomachus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Svensson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4#
Nicomachus is trying desperately to improve position.
Svensson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#
Nicomachus is rocked!
Svensson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nicomachus is still in real trouble! Can Svensson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Svensson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nicomachus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Svensson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nicomachus!
Svensson cracks Nicomachus with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sven Svensson made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
DFN#57 Muller vs Trew
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Svensson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nicu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Svensson's knee momentarily.
Nicu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Nicu misses.
Svensson looks for the body kick but Nicu saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicu! But no joy.
Svensson is looking to land body kicks.
Nicu tests Svensson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Nicu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicu digs a good hook to Svensson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick from Nicu.
Nicu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nicu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Nicu ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Nicu loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.
Nicu throws a leg kick that misses.
Nicu missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses
and Svensson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicu's knee momentarily.
A big right from Svensson misses.
Nicu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svensson.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicu checks a leg kick.
Nicu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Nicu throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Nicu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svensson in his tracks.
Nicu throws a good cross that connects.
Svensson throws a low kick but Nicu moves out of range easily.
Nicu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Nicu is predictable there
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Iosue Nicu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicu slips a straight right by Svensson.
Jab from Nicu.
Svensson defending well as Nicu loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Svensson misses the target.#T3#
Svensson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Nicu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicu checks a leg kick.
Nicu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Svensson moves forwards but Nicu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svensson swings widly with a right hand
and Nicu counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Nicu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nicu misses the jab.
It looked like Svensson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nicu, right into the meat.
Nicu tries to land a front kick but Svensson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nicu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Svensson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Svensson misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicu! But no joy.#T4#
Nice body punch from Nicu.
Svensson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nicu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nicu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nicu. That one must have hurt.
Nicu looks to land a body kick but Svensson moved away.
Svensson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Svensson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Svensson is looking to counter punch.
Svensson wants to slow Nicu down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosue Nicu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Svensson cracks the inside of Nicu's front leg.
Svensson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nicu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A shot to the body from Nicu misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Svensson misses.
Nicu throws a leg kick
and Svensson counters with a nice body shot.
Nicu throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Nicu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicu loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.
Iosue Nicu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicu staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Svensson throws a big shot that misses.
Nicu scores with a nice body kick.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Nicu thumps Svensson with a low kick.
Nicu misses with a kick to the body.
Svensson throws the kick towards the body but Nicu avoids it.
We've been told by Svensson's head coaches at Returning Pride that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicu throws an off balance right hand
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicu swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson blocks the body kick.
Svensson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iosue Nicu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensson tries to land a front kick but Nicu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Svensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nicu.
Good leg kick by Nicu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicu - that will leave a mark!
Svensson lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicu throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
Nicu thuds his shin into the meat of Svensson's side.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Nicu.
It looked like Svensson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicu scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Svensson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Svensson drops his hands momentarily and Nicu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Svensson checks a leg kick nicely.
Nicu scores with a sloppy right hand. Svensson should have avoided that one.
Svensson looks to land a body kick but Nicu moved away.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nicu misses with a body kick.#T4#
Nicu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson.
A big right from Nicu misses.
A solid body kick from Nicu.
Svensson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicu.
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!
Svensson wants to land a leg kick but Nicu is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Svensson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nicu misses the jab.
Nicu misses with a body shot.
Svensson connects with a crisp jab.
Svensson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosue Nicu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Svensson clinches up with Nicu and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicu.
A short left from Nicu.
A hook to the body from Svensson.
#TD#
Svensson pulls guard effortlessly.
Nicu wants to get up but he can't break Svensson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Svensson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nicu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nicu stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Svensson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nicu is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Nicu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nicu lands a head shot.
A good leg kick by Svensson.
Nicu connects with a single shot there.
Nicu lands a high kick!
Svensson blocks a head kick by Nicu.
Svensson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nicu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Svensson. Svensson obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Nicu misses its intended target. #T2#
Nicu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Svensson.
Nicu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicu.
Nicu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Svensson throws the kick towards the body but Nicu avoids it.
A jab from Nicu misses.
Svensson throwing a counter right hand but Nicu manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Svensson.
Svensson checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Nicu.#T3#
Svensson tries to score with a low kick but Nicu moves his leg out of the way.
Nicu misses the body punch
and Svensson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nicu throws the kick towards the body but Svensson avoids it.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Nicu looks to throw a body kick
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Svensson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicu is just out of range.
Nicu misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Svensson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nicu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Svensson working away.#SUB#
Svensson has an Americana. Nicu didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Svensson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Svensson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DFN#55 LaFayette vs Reilly
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Svensson looks to land a combination but Bang avoids it well.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svensson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bang counters with a shoot takedown. Svensson fights it but they end up in guard.
Bang postures up in Svensson's guard and throws a big left but Svensson blocks it.
Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang.
Bang trying to move into half guard but instead Svensson has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Svensson advances to half guard.
Bang is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Svensson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well. #SUB#
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Bang gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Svensson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Svensson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bang is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Svensson working for a guillotine from mount but Bang is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bang actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Svensson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Svensson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Svensson is working for a kimura but Bang is defending it quite comfortably.
Bang gets back to full guard.
Bang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bang throwing strikes from guard but Svensson blocks nicely.
Svensson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Bang looking for submissions off his back.
Bang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Svensson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Svensson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bang is just riding it out for now. Svensson eventually gives up the hold.
Svensson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Svensson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bang is now in Svensson's guard. A big mistake from Svensson there, giving up the dominant position!
Bang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard.
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 Miro Bang 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#
Svensson dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut!
Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Svensson avoids it really well and circles away.
Svensson misses with a wild combination.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Svensson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Svensson as Bang shoots in.
Bang dives in and grabs Svensson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes down on Bang's head and hops out.
As Bang backs off Svensson throws a huge counter combo but Bang manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Svensson loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Svensson thuds a left hand into Bang's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
Svensson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Svensson. #CL#
Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Bang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Svensson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang prevents Svensson from breaking the clinch.
Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Svensson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svensson misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svensson as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Svensson.
Bang is looking to counter the offense by Svensson and move into the clinch.
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!#CL#
Bang has closed the distance and engaged Svensson in a clinch.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Svensson smiles and moves away.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang slips under a jab from Svensson.
Bang attempts a counter takedown but Svensson avoids it well and moves away.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bang.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svensson tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svensson to the ground. Svensson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Svensson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bang backs up against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Svensson, which made it look bad.
As Bang backs off Svensson throws a huge counter combo but Bang manages to avoid it all.
Svensson cracks the inside of Bang's front leg.
Svensson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bang. That did some damage!
Svensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svensson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Svensson wants it to stay on the feet.
Svensson throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Bang counters with a single leg into guard. Svensson didn't expect that. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Svensson working for a triangle but Bang defends it easily.
Bang throws a strike but Svensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svensson defends well.#SUB#
Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Svensson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Svensson is looking to pass into half guard but Bang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bang is in guard.#REVR#
Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Svensson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bang, into his guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson 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#
Bang dives in and grabs Svensson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes down on Bang's head and hops out.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Svensson throws a body shot but no joy.
Svensson misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Bang instigates a clinch.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow. #BC2#
Svensson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svensson misses the jab.
Bang avoids the body shot from Svensson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson scores with a body shot.
Svensson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bang counters with a two punch combo.
Svensson misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Svensson misses with a hook.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svensson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bang slips a jab and a cross from Svensson.
Svensson leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Svensson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Svensson breaks away and moves out of range.
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.#T2#
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Svensson tries to get set, Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Svensson manages to avoid the attempt.
Bang wants to clinch up but Svensson keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bang moves into the clinch successfully.
Bang prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Bang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svensson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Svensson can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
#TD#
Bang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bang manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bang swings around for an armbar but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bang's guard.
Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Svensson drops back looking for a leg! Bang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bang manages to kick Svensson off! Svensson jumps back into Bang's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Svensson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB#
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Svensson defends easily.
Svensson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now.
Svensson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bang's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Svensson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Svensson.
Bang is pressing down on Svensson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svensson stands and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Bang wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Svensson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Bang's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Bang is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Svensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DFN#51 Lafayette vs Murphy
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Svensson misses with a double jab.
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercy.
Svensson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Returning Pride in the buildup to the fight.
Mercy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Mercy misses with a hook.
Mercy scoring well with a low kick there.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Svensson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Mercy coming out on top.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson tries to clinch but Mercy is having none of it.
Mercy loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.
Mercy cracks the inside of Svensson's front leg.
A slow jab from Mercy misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson keeps Mercy at a distance using the push kick.
Mercy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Svensson throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Mercy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mercy throws an off balance right hand
and Svensson counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercy.
Mercy lands a glancing blow to the side of Svensson's head.#T1#
Svensson throws a lazy body kick
and Mercy counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercy connects with a looping right hand.
Svensson moves out of range as Mercy strikes.
Svensson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mercy back to the cage. Svensson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A lazy left from Svensson finds it's target.
Mercy misses with a hook.
Svensson attempts a counter takedown but Mercy avoids it well and moves away.
Mercy tries to land a leg kick but Svensson saw it coming and moves away.
Mercy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Svensson. Svensson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Svensson thumps Mercy with a low kick.
Svensson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercy doesn't seem bothered though.
Mercy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mercy scores with a body shot.
Svensson works over Mercy's head and body with a nice combination.
Svensson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Svensson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mercy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svensson.
Svensson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Svensson lands a jab.
Mercy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercy throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Mercy misses.
Svensson tries to clinch there but Mercy circles away.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Mercy missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mercy blocks a low kick nicely.
Svensson throws a lazy right hand but Mercy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercy slips a jab from Svensson.
A bone on bone clash there as Mercy blocks the leg kick.
Mercy moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Mercy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mercy! But no joy.#T3#
Mercy blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mercy.
Svensson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Svensson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercy avoids it really well and circles away.
Svensson slips a jab from Mercy.
A big left from Mercy misses.
Svensson tries to land a front kick but Mercy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercy lands with a hook. Svensson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Svensson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mercy avoids a kick to the body.
Svensson is looking to chop away at Mercy's legs.
Mercy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svensson blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Mercy misses its intended target.
Mercy throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mercy.
#T4#
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Mercy's head but Mercy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercy throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Mercy tries to work over Svensson's front leg with a kick but Svensson checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Svensson.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercy.
Svensson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercy moves away.
Mercy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Mercy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensson throws a low kick but Mercy avoids it.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Mercy's head but Mercy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercy.
Svensson throwing a counter right hand but Mercy manages to avoid it.
That kick from Mercy tenderised Svensson's leg. Svensson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mercy just manages to avoid it.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Waylon Mercy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Mercy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Svensson with a nice cross.
A cross from Mercy lands.
Svensson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mercy is looking to land body kicks.
Mercy misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Svensson.
Mercy lands with an overhand left.
Svensson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercy throws out the jab.
Mercy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svensson misses with a shot to the body
and Mercy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Mercy.
Mercy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svensson.
Waylon Mercy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svensson blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Mercy misses its intended target. #T1#
Mercy lands a really nice looking cross but Svensson seems unphased.
Mercy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Mercy throws a big shot that misses.
Mercy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Mercy.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Svensson lands a nice shot that snaps Mercy's head back.
A leg kick checked by Svensson.
Mercy connects with a single shot there.
Mercy moves out of range of the strikes.
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svensson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Svensson tries to score with a low kick but Mercy moves his leg out of the way.
Mercy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercy looks to score with a jab to the body but Svensson is just out of range.
Mercy with a nice cross.#T2#
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercy.
Jab from Mercy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercy staying out of range there.#CL#
Svensson closes the distance and pushes Mercy back into the cage.#BC2#
Mercy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Svensson shoots in and bounces Mercy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mercy is trying to keep Svensson in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mercy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Svensson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Svensson trying to control but Mercy is working from the bottom.
Mercy wants to get back to his feet but Svensson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Svensson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mercy has momentary wrist control but Svensson slips an elbow through the middle.
Mercy wants to get back to his feet but Svensson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mercy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svensson is one step ahead there.
Mercy is looking to stand up but Svensson isn't so interested in that idea.
Svensson is in close to Mercy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Svensson cracks Mercy with a solid left hand.
Svensson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Svensson cracks Mercy with a solid left hand.
Svensson throws an elbow that misses. Mercy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Svensson's guard. Nice move by Mercy!#REVB##SUB#
Mercy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Svensson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Mercy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercy has managed to get both his arms back between Svensson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Svensson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mercy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Mercy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Waylon Mercy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mercy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Svensson is out of range and Mercy settles back down.
Svensson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Svensson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svensson thumps Mercy with a low kick.
Svensson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mercy is out of range.
Good work by Svensson as he checks the leg kick.
Svensson misses with a leg kick
and Mercy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Svensson's knee momentarily.
Mercy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson throws a right and a left that Mercy avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Mercy.
Svensson missing with a left hand there. Mercy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svensson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson misses with a hook. Mercy ducked under it nicely.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercy.
Mercy jabs Svensson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mercy connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by Svensson there.#T1#
Mercy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Svensson moves out of range of the leg kick from Mercy.
Mercy scores with a leg kick.
Mercy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercy defending well as Svensson loads up on a big left hand.
Svensson throws a low kick but Mercy avoids it.
Svensson thuds his right hand into Mercy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mercy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svensson circles away quickly and effectively.
Svensson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Svensson slips a straight right by Mercy.
Mercy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Svensson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Svensson misses with an uppercut
and Mercy counters with a straight right hand.
Svensson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svensson swings widly with a right hand
and Mercy counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercy loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.#T2#
Mercy lands a really nice looking cross but Svensson seems unphased.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson cracks the inside of Mercy's front leg.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercy.
Svensson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mercy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mercy checks a leg kick.
Svensson scores with a jab to the head.
Mercy slips under a jab.
Mercy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svensson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercy feints and then cracks Svensson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Svensson down.
Svensson misses with the body kick
and Mercy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svensson at a distance.
Nice shot by Svensson.
Mercy slips under a jab from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
Mercy throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Mercy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svensson wants to clinch.
A big right from Mercy misses.
Mercy looks to land a combination. Svensson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mercy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Svensson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercy to score with a decent uppercut.
Mercy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Svensson misses with an uppercut.
Mercy lands a leg kick that knocks Svensson off balance momentarily.
Mercy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Svensson misses with a looping left.
Mercy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Svensson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Mercy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Mercy slips a jab from Svensson.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Svensson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercy with a hook.
Waylon Mercy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Svensson jabs Mercy right on the nose. Mercy blinks but takes it well.
Mercy works Svensson's body with a nice hook.
Mercy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensson.
Svensson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mercy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mercy misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Svensson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Mercy.
A counter left hand to the body from Svensson misses its target.
Svensson misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waylon Mercy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mercy 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waylon Mercy!
Waylon Mercy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Svensson throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Svensson, as that shot connected.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson digs a good hook to Svensson's body.
#CL#
Svensson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Svensson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Svensson backwards. #BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Svensson moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Svensson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Svensson lands with a left to the head.
Svensson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Svensson - that landed with a thud.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Svensson lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Svensson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Svensson looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Svensson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Svensson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Svensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svensson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svensson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Svensson distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Svensson working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Svensson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on Svensson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Svensson works his way back into a safe position though.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Svensson landing some decent shots from guard.
Svensson scoring with some ground and pound.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Svensson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Jackson working for a triangle but Svensson defends it easily.
Svensson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Svensson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Svensson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Svensson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4##SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svensson defends well.
Svensson stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Svensson landing with the ground and pound.
Svensson landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Svensson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Svensson finish him?
Svensson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Svensson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Svensson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Svensson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Svensson winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Svensson thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Svensson pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson lands a nice uppercut.
Svensson throws a big uppercut that drops Jackson! More strikes from Svensson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jackson lies dazed against the cage as Svensson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Sakho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sakho tries to bum rush Svensson with a series of wild strikes but Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakho.
Svensson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Returning Pride in the buildup to the fight.
Svensson scores with a jab.
Svensson checks a leg kick.
Sakho throws a sloppy head kick and Svensson moves out of range easily. #CL#
Svensson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sakho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Svensson pulls Sakho into guard.
Sakho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakho trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson 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.#SUB#
Svensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sakho wants to pass the guard but Svensson is keeping the position.
Svensson controls Sakho momentarily but Sakho frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Svensson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Sakho controlling him for the moment.
Svensson is working hard here to advance position.
Sakho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakho trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Svensson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sakho escapes and throws Svensson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sakho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working. #T2#
Sakho working away.
Sakho tries to advance to mount but can't.
Svensson is looking to regain half guard here but Sakho keeps moving and retains side control.
Svensson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sakho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svensson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson is looking for a sweep. Sakho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Svensson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Svensson being controlled here, momentarily.
Sakho trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sakho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Svensson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sakho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakho has managed to get both his arms back between Svensson's legs - danger averted.
Sakho trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Svensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakho preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sakho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakho trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Sakho is looking to stand up but Svensson won't let him.
Sakho chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sakho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakho has managed to get both his arms back between Svensson's legs - danger averted.
Svensson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakho is one step ahead there.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sakho throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Svensson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakho blocks a body shot from Svensson.
Sakho can't find room to land a body shot as Svensson controls the action.
Svensson tries a body shot but Sakho blocks it.
Svensson tries to work over Sakho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
A shot in the inside from Sakho.
Svensson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Svensson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Svensson.
Sakho tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson avoids the elbow strike from Sakho, against the cage.
Sakho creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Sakho.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakho.
A short left from Sakho. #TD2#
Sakho is trying to trip Svensson. He has hold of a leg but Svensson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sakho persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Svensson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakho manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sakho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Sakho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Svensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakho is retaining full guard.
Svensson trying to control but Sakho is working from the bottom.
Svensson works over Sakho with some ground and pound from guard.
Svensson landing some decent shots from guard.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but Sakho is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Svensson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakho controls Svensson momentarily but Svensson frees himself.
Svensson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Sakho has momentary wrist control but Svensson slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svensson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Svensson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Svensson has managed to get both his arms back between Sakho's legs - danger averted.
Svensson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Svensson cracks Sakho with a solid left hand.
Svensson scoring with some ground and pound.
Svensson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Sakho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svensson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson stands up over Sakho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Svensson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Sakho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Svensson works over Sakho with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Sakho is rocked!
Svensson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakho's head.
Sakho is still in real trouble! Can Svensson finish him?
Svensson cracks Sakho with a solid left hand.
Svensson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sakho's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFC 52 Asskicken vs Blade
Date: Jul 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Amaury just misses with a punch to the body.
Amaury slips a straight right by Svensson.
Amaury jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Amaury moves away from the strike by Svensson.
Svensson with a nice cross.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amaury manages to avoid it.
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. Amaury moves away and avoids it.
Svensson 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Svensson. That snapped Amaury's head back.
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Amaury's shoulder, as Amaury tries to avoid the shot.
Svensson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amaury throws out the jab.
Svensson misses the jab.
We've been told by Amaury's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Svensson.
Nice defenses there by Amaury.
Svensson throws a leg kick
and Amaury counters with a series of strikes. Svensson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Svensson lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amaury misses with a body shot.
Amaury moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Amaury. No joy for Svensson on that attempt.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amaury.
Amaury thinks about countering with a body kick.
Amaury slips a jab from Svensson.#T1#
Svensson throws a leg kick
and Amaury counters with a thumping low kick.
Amaury circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amaury thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Svensson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amaury ducks right into an uppercut from Svensson.
Svensson tries to clinch but Amaury moves away
and Amaury counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amaury with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Svensson scores with a punch to the head.
Nice cross by Svensson.#CL2#
Svensson clinches.
Amaury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amaury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Amaury misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson struggles to land a body shot inside as Amaury controls his hands.
Svensson struggles to land a body shot inside as Amaury controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Svensson as the two fighters clinch.
Amaury prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Amaury tries to throw a body punch but Svensson avoids it by throwing Amaury back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Svensson.
#T2#
Amaury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Amaury can't find room to land a body shot as Svensson controls the action.
Svensson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svensson can't find room to land a body shot as Amaury controls the action.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Amaury.
Svensson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson tries a body shot but Amaury blocks it.
Svensson misses with a body punch.
Amaury lands a nice shot to the body.
Amaury blocks a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Amaury.
Amaury prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amaury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amaury prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Svensson tries to work over Amaury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amaury can't find room to land a body shot as Svensson controls the action.
Amaury throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Amaury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Amaury breaks the clinch.
Amaury throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Amaury misses with an uppercut.
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Amaury's shoulder, as Amaury tries to avoid the shot.
Amaury takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amaury lands a head kick. Svensson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Svensson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. Amaury moves away and avoids it.
Amaury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amaury.
Svensson slips a jab from Amaury.
Amaury getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amaury takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Svensson connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amaury takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Svensson swings widly with a right hand
and Amaury makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Svensson really felt that one!
Svensson throws the left hand but Amaury avoids the punch easily.
As Svensson backs away, Amaury returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Svensson misses with a hook.
Amaury jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Svensson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amaury.
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amaury appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amaury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amaury jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Amaury counters with a quick kick to the body but Svensson blocks it.
Amaury connects with an inside leg kick.
Svensson misses with a body punch
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svensson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amaury had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Svensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Amaury loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.
A solid body kick from Amaury.
Svensson is looking to slow Amaury down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amaury looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Svensson throws a lazy uppercut
and Amaury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson sizes up Amaury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Svensson scores with a body shot.
Amaury needs to keep his hands up - Svensson had a free shot at his head there.
Sven Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amaury defending well as Svensson loads up on a big left hand.
Sven Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amaury ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Svensson avoids a kick to the body.
Amaury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Amaury.
Svensson misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Svensson misses.
Amaury thinks about countering with a body kick.
Svensson missing with a left hand there. Amaury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amaury walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Svensson clobbers Amaury with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amaury throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svensson tries to clinch but Amaury moves out of range.
As Svensson looks to move away, Amaury throws a big counter combo but Svensson just gets out of the way.
Amaury tries to land a front kick but Svensson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Amaury.
Svensson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Svensson misses with a body shot
and Amaury counters with a one-two to the body.
Svensson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Svensson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amaury. That did some damage!
Svensson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amaury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Amaury gets tackled into the cage by Svensson. Svensson maintains the clinch.
Svensson tries a body shot but Amaury blocks it.
Amaury lands a body shot in the clinch.
Svensson can't find room to land a body shot as Amaury controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Amaury fails to land. #BC#
Amaury manages to break the clinch.
Svensson misses with a hook
and Amaury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Amaury.
Amaury connects with a jab.
Amaury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big right from Amaury misses.
A jab from Amaury misses.
Amaury takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Amaury with a jab.
Amaury keeps the fight on the outside.
Amaury throws a quick counter kick to the body but Svensson avoids it.
Svensson wants to clinch.
Svensson throws a lazy uppercut
and Amaury counters with a nice uppercut.
Amaury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amaury looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
Amaury throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amaury misses with a few strikes there.
Svensson connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Svensson takes the fight into the clinch.
Amaury blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
Amaury misses with some punches.
Svensson tries to work over Amaury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Amaury lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Svensson can't find room to land a body shot as Amaury controls the action.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Amaury avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the cage.
A short right from Amaury on the inside.
Amaury blocks a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson tries a body shot but Amaury blocks it.
Amaury prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Amaury prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Amaury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amaury scores with a shoulder strike.
Svensson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Amaury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amaury fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svensson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amaury works Svensson's body with a nice hook.
Svensson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amaury.
Donk. Svensson catches Amaury right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Svensson.
A combination from Amaury does no damage. #T4#
Amaury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amaury looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Amaury misses the target.
Amaury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Svensson finds it's way round the side to connect with Amaury's head.
Amaury throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Amaury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Svensson throws a lazy uppercut
and Amaury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Amaury.
Amaury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson misses with a looping left.
Svensson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Svensson takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson takes a swing at Amaury's ribcage but misses.
Amaury throws a head kick that Svensson semi-blocks.
Amaury looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Svensson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mozes Amaury dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Amaury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amaury is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Amaury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Amaury cracks Svensson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick.
Svensson walks into a jab.
Amaury with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amaury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Svensson misses
letting Amaury counter with a right hand.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amaury.
Svensson cracks Amaury with an open hand slap.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amaury manages to avoid it.
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Amaury's shoulder, as Amaury tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amaury. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amaury cracks Svensson with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amaurys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Svensson misses with a straight left.
Amaury staying out of range there.#T1#
Svensson throws a body kick that misses.
Svensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svensson throws a low kick but Amaury avoids it.
Amaury looks for the body kick but Svensson saw that one coming.
Amaury lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amaury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Amaury throws a head kick that half lands.
Amaury fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amaury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svensson doesn't seem bothered though.
Amaury misses with a looping right.
Amaury lands with a hook. Svensson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy body kick from Amaury
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amaury is looking to slow Svensson down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amaury.
Amaury takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Svensson jabs Amaury right on the nose. Amaury blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Amaury - that will leave a mark!
Amaury misses with a head kick.
Amaury lands with a right hand.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Amaury's head but Amaury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amaury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Svensson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svensson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amaury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson.
An attempted straight right counter from Amaury misses the target.
A slow jab from Svensson misses its intended target.
Amaury misses with a looping left.
Svensson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Amaury.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amaury.
#CL2#
Svensson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Svensson pulls guard successfully.
Svensson wants to improve his position but instead Amaury has moved into half guard.
Svensson moves into full guard.
#T3#
Amaury wants to stand but Svensson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Amaury passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Amaury tries to move into full mount but can't pass Svensson's legs.
Svensson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Amaury is defending against the submission attempts here by Svensson.
Svensson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Amaury to regain full guard. #T4#
Amaury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amaury wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Amaury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amaury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amaury trying to control the position.
Amaury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Svensson throws a big right hand that misses.
Svensson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mozes Amaury.
I think Amaury 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mozes Amaury!
An out of breath Mozes Amaury 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:
PFC 47 Penn vs Jorma
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Svensson misses with a head kick.
Svensson moves away from the strike by Sepultra.
Sepultra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Svensson on the side of the head.
Damien Sepultra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sepultra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Sepultra throws a body kick that misses
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svensson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sepultra.#CL#
Svensson clinches.
Sepultra blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Svensson scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Sepultra has been cut.
Svensson tries to work over Sepultra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svensson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sepultra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Sepultra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Sepultra blocks an uppercut.
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sepultra's elbow.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sepultra blocking some punches.
Svensson working aggressively here.
#T1#
Sepultra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sepultra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svenssons head.
Svensson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sepultra controls his hands.
Sepultra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Sepultra. #BC2#
Sepultra breaks from the clinch.
Sepultra checks the leg kick.
Sepultra 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.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body. Sepultra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Svensson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Sepultra.
Svensson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sepultra.
Sepultra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Svensson with a body shot.
Sepultra misses with a low kick.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sepultra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sepultra throws a chopping leg kick but Svensson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Svensson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sepultra is able to avoid easily.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sepultra manages to avoid it.
Svensson scores with a jab to the head.
Svensson throws a solid leg kick but Sepultra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Svensson.
Svensson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svensson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Svensson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensson throws a lazy right hand but Sepultra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Svensson throws a shot to the body.
Svensson defending well as Sepultra loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Svensson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Svensson takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svensson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sepultra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Svensson tries a body shot but Sepultra blocks it.
Sepultra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sepultra controls his hands.
Sepultra cracks Svensson with a nice body shot.
Svensson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Svensson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sepultra.
Sepultra scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Sepultra breaks the clinch.
Sepultra ducks right into an uppercut from Svensson.
Sepultra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.
Svensson looks to land a left hand but Sepultra moved out of range nicely.
Svensson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sepultra. Sepultra obviously looking to wear him down.
Svensson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sepultra.#T3#
Sepultra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sepultra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sepultra throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sepultra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sepultra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson moves forwards but Sepultra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svensson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sepultra.
Sepultra is looking to slow Svensson down with leg kicks.
Svensson throws a jab when Sepultra was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sepultra, as that shot connected.
Svensson misses with a hook.
Svensson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as Svensson blocks the low kick.
Sepultra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson.
Sepultra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Svensson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sepultra - that will leave a mark!
Sepultra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Svensson blocks the low kick.
Sepultra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sepultra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensson's head backwards.
Sepultra blocks a jab.
Svensson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sepultra clobbers Svensson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sepultra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Svensson.
Sepultra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sepultra throws the kick towards the body but Svensson avoids it.
Sepultra misses with an uppercut.
Sepultra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Svensson throws a body punch but Sepultra moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Svensson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sepultra. Sepultra obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Svensson.
Sepultra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sepultra throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Sepultra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Sepultra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Svensson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sepultra.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sepultra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sepultra staying out of range there.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sepultra.
Svensson throws a big counter combination but Sepultra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sepultra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sepultra with a jab.
Svensson scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Svensson.#CL#
Svensson has Sepultra up against the cage in a clinch.
Sepultra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Sepultra's head.
Svensson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Svensson jumps guard but Sepultra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Svensson.
Sven Svensson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sepultra stalling in the clinch but Svensson improves position.
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Sepultra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sepultra or not.
Sepultra stalling the fight.
Svensson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sepultra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Svensson on the inside.
Sepultra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Svensson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sepultra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Sepultra fails to land.
Sepultra struggles to land a body shot inside as Svensson controls his hands.
Svensson working aggressively here.
Sepultra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Sepultra's head.
A short right from Svensson on the inside.
Sepultra misses with a punch on the inside.
Sepultra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sepultra blocks a body shot from Svensson. #T2#
Svensson lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sepultra.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sepultra prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
Sepultra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sepultra blocking some punches.
Sepultra lands with a short shot to the head.
Svensson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svensson tries a body shot but Sepultra blocks it.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sepultra misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.
Sepultra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svensson lands with a left to the head.
Sepultra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Svensson gets through Sepultra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sepultra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sepultra tries to land a leg kick but Svensson saw it coming and moves away.
Sepultra connects with a jab.
Sepultra leaves Svensson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Sepultra misses.
Svensson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sepultra moves away from the strike by Svensson.
Sepultra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svensson misses with a body punch
and Sepultra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Sepultra's shoulder, as Sepultra tries to avoid the shot.
Sepultra looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
Svensson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sepultra is out of range.
Svensson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sepultra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Sepultra scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepultra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Svensson throws a sloppy head kick and Sepultra moves out of range easily. #T4#
Svensson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Svensson moves into the clinch.
Sepultra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sepultra.
Sepultra misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Sepultra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sepultra throws a front kick that sends Svensson stumbling back into the cage.
Sepultra with a jab.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
Sepultra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensson.
Sepultra on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Sepultra.
Sepultra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sepultra swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Sepultra ducks down to avoid it.
Damien Sepultra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sepultra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Sepultra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Svensson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Svensson misses.
Svensson throws a body punch but Sepultra moves out of range.
Svensson throws a solid leg kick but Sepultra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Svensson.
Svensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sepultra swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Sepultra misses with a body shot.
Sepultra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sepultra throws an overhand right that lands on Svensson's shoulder, as Svensson tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Svensson has managed to clinch.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
Sepultra stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Sepultra breaks the clinch.
Svensson wants to land a leg kick but Sepultra is out of range.
Svensson misses with a body kick.
Sepultra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
A jab from Sepultra does it's job there.
Svensson blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Sepultra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Crunch! Sepultra slams his shin into Svensson's torso.
Sepultra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Svensson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Svensson misses with an uppercut
and Sepultra makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sepultra throws a leg kick but Svensson moved away.
Sepultra scores with a nice right hand.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sepultra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sepultra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sepultra misses with a body kick.
Svensson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Svensson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Svensson tries to clinch up but Sepultra circles away and keeps his distance.
Sepultra swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Sepultra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sepultra scores with the left hand. Svensson knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson moves out of range as Sepultra throws a body kick.
#T2#
Sepultra tests Svensson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svensson takes one to the chin there.
Sepultra is looking to score with low kicks.
Svensson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Svensson moves into the clinch.
Svensson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Sepultra.
Sepultra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svensson presses Sepultra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Svensson tries a body shot but Sepultra blocks it.
Sepultra prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson has a couple of punches blocked by Sepultra.
Svensson lands a shot to the body.
Svensson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sepultra.
Sepultra is trying to maintain a safe position but Svensson gets an underhook and turns Sepultra into the cage.
Sepultra scores with a shoulder strike.
Sepultra misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sepultra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sepultra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Sepultra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson tries to clinch there but Sepultra circles away.
Svensson scores with a leg kick.
Sepultra scoring well with a low kick there.
Sepultra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sepultra lands a slapping body shot.
Svensson misses the jab.
Sepultra is trying to counter with his kicks.
Svensson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sepultra misses with a left hand
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sepultra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Svensson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sepultra counters with a good, hard body kick but Svensson shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Sepultra.
Sepultra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sepultra tried to score with a low kick but Svensson checks it.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sepultra.
Svensson cracks Sepultra with a good jab.
Svensson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svensson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sepultra.
Svensson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Svensson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sepultra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svensson wants to clinch up but Sepultra keeps it at a distance.
Sepultra tries a quick counter leg kick but Svensson is wise to it.
Svensson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sepultra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svensson throws a body punch but Sepultra moves out of range.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sepultra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the liver by Sepultra. Beautiful body shot.
Sepultra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Svensson is out of range and Sepultra settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sepultra moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sepultra.
Svensson tries to clinch but Sepultra is having none of it.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sepultra manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Sepultra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sepultra 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Sepultra!
Our winner, Damien Sepultra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFC 38 House vs Li
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Svensson has Mookjai up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mookjai.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svensson gets through Mookjai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Mookjai has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Svensson blocks an elbow strike.
Mookjai blocks a body shot from Svensson. #BC#
Mookjai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svensson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mookjai is out of range.
Mookjai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Svensson. That's going to slow Mookjai down. #CL2#
Svensson clinches. #BC#
Mookjai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mookjai thumps Svensson with a low kick.
Sven Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Svensson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Svensson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mookjai.
Svensson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Mookjai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mookjai throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Svensson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mookjai counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mookjai is just out of range.#CL2#
Svensson forces Mookjai back against the cage and clinches.
Svensson tries to work over Mookjai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mookjai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mookjai tries to land a knee to the head but Svensson blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Mookjai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svensson looks to land a right hand but Mookjai moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Svensson.
Svensson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Svensson clinches with his opponent.
Mookjai lands with a short shot to the head.
Svensson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svensson lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Mookjai.
Svensson misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Svensson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mookjai backwards.
A short right from Mookjai.
Svensson lands with a left to the head.
Mookjai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Svensson's defenses.
Mookjai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Mookjai breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Svensson closes the distance and clinches.
Svensson prevents a body shot from Mookjai.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svensson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mookjai smiles and moves away.
Mookjai walks into a jab.
Mookjai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Mookjai misses.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Mookjai ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mookjai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Mookjai tries a head kick but it misses.
Mookjai throws a poor cross that misses
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svensson misses with a leg kick
and Mookjai counters with a nice uppercut.
Svensson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Svensson thumps Mookjai with a low kick.
Mookjai misses with a looping left.
Svensson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Svensson moves to clinch but Mookjai breaks away
and Mookjai counters with a nice uppercut.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Svensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mookjai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svensson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mookjai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mookjai.
Mookjai with a hook.
Mookjai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Mookjai avoids the head kick by Svensson.
Mookjai throws a lazy uppercut
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mookjai cracks Svensson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Svensson drives through and clinches with Mookjai against the cage.
Mookjai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Svensson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mookjai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mookjai.
Svensson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svensson has Mookjai pressed against the cage, preventing Mookjai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Svensson lands a right hand.
Mookjai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mookjai.
Mookjai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Mookjai.
Mookjai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Svensson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mookjai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mookjai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Mookjai manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven Svensson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mookjai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Svensson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mookjai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mookjai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson has a couple of punches blocked by Mookjai.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Mookjai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svensson misses with a right hand
and Mookjai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mookjai lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Svensson closes the distance and pushes Mookjai back into the cage.
Mookjai landing knees to the head.
Mookjai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Mookjai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mookjai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Mookjai as he checks the leg kick.
Mookjai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Svensson tests Mookjai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mookjai with a nice cross.#T1#
Svensson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mookjai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Svensson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mookjai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samran Mookjai is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mookjai.
Svensson throws an off balance right hand
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svensson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mookjai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mookjai manages to avoid it.
Mookjai slips under a jab from Svensson.
Svensson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Mookjai blocks a jab.
Svensson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Svensson pushes Mookjai up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mookjai's elbow. #BC#
Mookjai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mookjai, right into the meat.
Svensson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mookjai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svensson's corner calls for a 1-2. Svensson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mookjai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svensson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mookjai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svensson.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Mookjai throwing a counter right hand but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Mookjai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Svensson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svensson.
Mookjai ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mookjai.
Mookjai throws a big shot that misses.
Svensson is looking to clinch.
Mookjai throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson misses with an uppercut. Mookjai saw that one coming.#T3#
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mookjai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mookjai throws a body kick that misses.
Mookjai throws a low kick but Svensson avoids it.
Mookjai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mookjai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Mookjai.
Svensson tries to clinch but Mookjai is having none of it.
Svensson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mookjai on the side of the head.
Mookjai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mookjai misses with a straight left.
Svensson throws a hook but Mookjai avoids it easily.
Mookjai misses with a straight right.
Svensson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mookjai. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mookjai counter with a right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mookjai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mookjai looks to throw the jab but Svensson is out of range.
Svensson connects with a single shot there.
Mookjai throws a head kick that misses.
Mookjai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mookjai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svensson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Svensson moves away from the strike by Mookjai.
Mookjai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svensson.
Svensson looks to land a left hand but Mookjai moved out of range nicely.
Svensson wants to clinch up but Mookjai keeps it at a distance.
Svensson checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensson! But no joy.
A slow jab from Svensson misses its intended target.
Mookjai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Svensson.
Mookjai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson slips under a jab from Mookjai.
Donk. Mookjai catches Svensson right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samran Mookjai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Svensson avoids the head kick by Mookjai.
Svensson throws a hook but Mookjai avoids it easily.
Svensson misses with a hook.
Svensson looks to land a right hand but Mookjai moved out of range.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses
and Mookjai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svensson wants to clinch
letting Mookjai counter with a right hand.
Mookjai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svensson.
Svensson is looking to slow Mookjai down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Svensson is predictable there
and Mookjai counters with a head kick.
Nice shot by Mookjai.#ROC#
Svensson is rocked!
Mookjai throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
Mookjai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Mookjai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mookjai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svensson moves out of range of the leg kick from Mookjai.
Svensson missing with a left hand there. Mookjai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Mookjai checks a low kick from Svensson.
Mookjai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Svensson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. Mookjai moves away and avoids it.
Svensson moves to clinch but Mookjai breaks away
and Mookjai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svensson throws a big shot that misses.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mookjai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mookjai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Svensson misses.
Mookjai cracks Svensson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Svensson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Mookjai.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mookjai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svensson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Svensson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mookjai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svensson misses with a hook
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Mookjai finds it's target.
Svensson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mookjai finish him?#T2#
Mookjai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Mookjai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Svensson sprawling to the canvas! Svensson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mookjai finish him?!
Svensson switches off momentarily and Mookjai cracks him with a monster right hand! Svensson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mookjai dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mookjai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samran Mookjai!
During a confident post fight interview, Samran Mookjai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 33 Yamaguchi vs Darkk II
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Heath looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Svensson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Svensson can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
Heath blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Svensson. That snapped Heath's head back.
Heath slips a jab from Svensson.
Heath looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heath throws a head kick but Svensson moves out of range.
Heath throws a lazy head kick
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Svensson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath.
Heath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Heath ducks down to avoid it.
Heath throws a quick counter head kick but Svensson was just out of range.
Svensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Svensson takes a swing at Heath's ribcage but misses.
Heath slips a straight right by Svensson.#T1#
Svensson lands a glancing blow to the side of Heath's head.
Heath avoids the body shot from Svensson.
The fighters circling - Svensson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svensson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Svensson scores with a nice right hand.
Svensson throws a leg kick
and Heath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Svensson takes the fight into the clinch.
Heath misses with the head strike.
Heath is trying to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling him.
Heath tries to throw a body punch but Svensson avoids it by throwing Heath back against the cage.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Heath avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the cage.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Heath avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the cage. #TD2#
Svensson pulls guard successfully.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heath tries to stand but Svensson is controlling from the bottom.
Svensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heath would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Heath is proving a slippery customer.
Heath stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
Heath would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Svensson is trying to control the position but Heath postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That kick from Svensson tenderised Heath's leg. Heath is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heath tries a head kick but it misses.
Svensson misses with a leg kick
and Heath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##CL2#
Svensson moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
Heath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Svensson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Heath's head.
A body shot lands from Svensson.
Svensson digs a right hand underneath Heath's ribcage. Heath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Heath's head. #BC#
Heath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson throws a hook but Heath blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Svensson.
Sven Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. Heath moves away and avoids it.
Heath connects with a body shot.
Svensson scores with a leg kick.
Svensson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Heath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Svensson.
Svensson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heath is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heath tries a head kick but it misses.
Heath throws a head kick that misses.
Svensson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Svensson clinches up against the cage.
Heath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heath misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Heath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Svensson moves into the clinch successfully.
Heath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Heath is rocked!
Svensson working aggressively here.
Oh Heath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Svensson.
Heath seems to have got his legs back now.
Heath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heath working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heath.#CL2#
Svensson has managed to clinch.
Heath throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson lands a hook that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Svensson throws a big uppercut that drops Heath! More strikes from Svensson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Heath lies dazed against the cage as Svensson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
In his post fight interview, Sven Svensson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Griffin Heath spoke after the fight, saying 'I need some cute chicks to help me get over this loss so if your interested I am in the presidential suite '.
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Event:
PFC 22 Tepes vs Stone
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Catchum scores with a jab to the body.
Catchum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Catchum misses with a shot to the body
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Catchum throws a lazy uppercut
and Svensson counters with a nice leg kick.
Svensson wants to clinch up but Catchum keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Catchum lands.
Catchum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svensson counters with an outside leg kick.
Catchum takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum tries to bum rush Svensson with a series of wild strikes but Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Catchum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Svensson on the side of the head.
Catchum connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catchum misses with a lunging right hand
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Catchum misses with an uppercut
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Catchum throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Catchum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Catchum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svensson.
Catchum thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Catchum misses
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Catchum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Svensson. Svensson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Catchum works the jab nicely.
Catchum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Svensson 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.#T2#
Catchum misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catchum throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Svensson counters by clinching up.
Catchum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Catchum breaks from the clinch.
Catchum lands a nice looking body shot.
Catchum jabs Svensson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Svensson lands a leg kick that knocks Catchum off balance momentarily.
We've been told by Catchum's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Svensson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Catchum with a nice cross.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Catchum's head but Catchum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Catchum misses with a few strikes there.
Catchum throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
Catchum connects with a right hand. Svensson shakes it off.#T3#
Svensson doesn't manage to clinch there - Catchum circles away.
It looked like Catchum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Svensson.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ash Catchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Catchum.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catchum.
It seemed like Svensson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Catchum looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
Catchum throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Catchum there.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Catchum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
It looked like Catchum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Catchum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Svensson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Svensson digs a good hook to Catchum's body.
Svensson defending well as Catchum loads up on a big left hand.
Svensson throws out a counter right but Catchum avoids it with no problem.
Svensson lands a leg kick that knocks Catchum off balance momentarily.
Svensson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Catchum scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catchum misses with a wild combination.
Catchum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Catchum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Catchum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svensson at a distance.
Svensson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Catchum. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Svensson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Catchum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Catchum swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Catchum throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson walks into a stiff left hand from Catchum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum lands a jab.
Svensson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Catchum is looking for a counter combo.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catchum.#T1#
Nice shot by Catchum.
Catchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Catchum.
Catchum sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Catchum avoids it this time.
Catchum slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchum. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ash Catchum is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Catchum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Svensson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Catchum misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Catchum throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
Catchum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Catchum jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Catchum moves out of range as Svensson strikes.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Svensson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Catchum takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Catchum misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Catchum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catchum swinging wildly here.
Svensson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Svensson throws a hook but Catchum avoids it easily.
Catchum scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson throws out a loose jab but Catchum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Svensson closes the distance and pushes Catchum back into the cage.#T3##TD2#
Svensson pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Catchum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catchum has managed to get both his arms back between Svensson's legs - danger averted.
Svensson trying to control the position.
Catchum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Svensson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Svensson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Catchum defends it easily.#T4#
Svensson controlling the position.
Catchum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Svensson on the ground.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Catchum dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Catchum misses the target.
Catchum misses the body punch
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Catchum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Catchum misses. #T1#
Catchum misses with a straight right.
Catchum thuds a left hand into Svensson's body.
Catchum throws an overhand right that lands on Svensson's shoulder, as Svensson tries to avoid the shot.
Catchum misses the body punch
and Svensson counters with a thumping low kick.
Catchum throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Catchum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svensson circles away quickly and effectively.
Catchum misses with a straight right.
Catchum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
Catchum scores with a punch to the head.
Svensson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Catchum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Catchum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svensson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Catchum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Catchum misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Svensson clobbers Catchum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Svensson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Svensson clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svensson.
Svensson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Catchum blocking some punches.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
Catchum tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
#T3#
Catchum lands a nice shot to the body.
Catchum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Catchum. #TD2#
Svensson manages to pull guard.
Svensson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Catchum is proving a slippery customer.
Catchum stays in close to Svensson's body and controls the position.
Svensson looking to control.
Ash Catchum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB2#
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catchum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svensson counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Svensson darts in and clinches Catchum up against the cage.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Svensson.
I think Catchum 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Catchum!
An out of breath Ash Catchum 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:
PFC 13 Yamaguchi vs Dog
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Ho throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Ho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nam Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ho working aggressively here.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho .
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Ho - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land. #T1#
Ho is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Ho .
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Ho .
Svensson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Ho .
As Ho backs away, Svensson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Ho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
Ho cracks Svensson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
That kick from Svensson tenderised Ho 's leg. Ho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho misses with a hook.#CL#
Svensson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
Ho tries to work over Svensson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Ho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
A hook to the body from Svensson.
Svensson working aggressively here.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Svensson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ho can turn it around.
A short left from Svensson.
Ho tries to work over Svensson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Ho .
Ho misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Svensson.
Svensson tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho 's elbow.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Svensson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ho uses from the top position.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Svensson is looking for a triangle but Ho pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson controls Ho momentarily but Ho frees himself. #SUB#
Svensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Svensson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nam Ho 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#
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Svensson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ho just manages to avoid it.
Ho circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svensson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svensson tries to counter by clinching up but Ho breaks away and moves out of range.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Ho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Svensson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson. #TD#
Svensson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ho uses from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Svensson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ho has passed into half guard!
Svensson is looking to control Ho 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Svensson avoid being mounted?
Svensson gets full guard.#SUB#
Svensson looking for a guillotine here but Ho defends easily.
Ho wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving. #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.
Ho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ho 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Svensson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ho is now in half guard.
Ho passes into side control, despite Svensson's attempt to control the position.
Svensson can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Svensson gets back to half guard.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Svensson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Svensson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Svensson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ho is one step ahead there.
Ho controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Svensson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svensson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Svensson is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nam Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Svensson ducks right into an uppercut from Ho .
Ho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ho checks a leg kick.
Ho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ho .
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Svensson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Svensson connects with a right hand. Ho shakes it off.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho ! But no joy.
Nam Ho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svensson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
Svensson slips under a jab from Ho .
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Svensson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Ho .
Ho misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Svensson has closed the distance and engaged Ho in a clinch.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ho .
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
Svensson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho walks away with a smile on his face. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ho is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Svensson.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson connects with a crisp jab.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Svensson throws out a leg kick but Ho moves out of range and Svensson only half commits.
Ho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho throws a right hand that Svensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svensson also avoids with ease.
Svensson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ho works the jab nicely.#T3#
Ho feints a jab promting Svensson to slip. Ho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Svensson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svensson.
Ho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nam Ho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Ho misses.
Ho misses with the combination.
Ho swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Ho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ho .
Ho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svensson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Svensson rushes Ho and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nam Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ho 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nam Ho !
In his post fight interview, Nam Ho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 7 Ryan vs Svensson
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Ryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svensson.
Svensson cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg.
Ryan moves to clinch but Svensson breaks away
and Svensson counters with a thumping low kick.
Svensson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensson.
Svensson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan throws a wild body kick that Svensson sees coming a mile off.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Ryan pushes him away.#T1#
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Svensson lands a body shot.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svensson's coach down at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svensson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Svensson rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Ryan misses with some punches.
#T2#
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Ryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Svensson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Svensson. #T3#
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Svensson.
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Ryan.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Ryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svensson backwards. #T4#
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson jumps guard but Ryan stands there with Svensson around his waist. Svensson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svensson.
Ryan misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gerry Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan working aggressively here.
#T1#
Svensson throws a head punch that misses.
Svensson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson working aggressively here.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Gerry Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
#T2#
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Svensson controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Svensson lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Svensson.
Svensson has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Svensson drops back down to his feet.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan. #T3#
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Svensson.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Ryan won't allow it.
Gerry Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensson.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocking some punches.
#T4#
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan lands a right hand.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Ryan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryan scores with a nice hook 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!
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Ryan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Ryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svensson in his tracks.
Ryan jabs Svensson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Svensson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svensson feints a counter leg kick.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Ryan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ryan swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan connects with a right hand. Svensson shakes it off.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ryan.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A big left from Svensson misses.
We've been told by Ryan's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gerry Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Svensson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Ryan.
Ryan tests Svensson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svensson wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Svensson misses with a jab to the body
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
Ryan throws a lazy head kick
and Svensson counters with a low kick, right behind Ryan 's knee. #T2#
Ryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Svensson throws out a counter right but Ryan avoids it with no problem.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Svensson's calf.
Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryan tries to clinch but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick by Ryan misses
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Ryan misses
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson misses with a low kick as Ryan jumps back.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svensson connects with the punch.
Ryan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ryan cracks the inside of Svensson's front leg.
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Svensson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ryan swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ryan throws out a leg kick but Svensson moves out of range and Ryan only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Svensson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from Svensson.
Svensson checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensson! But no joy.
Svensson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gerry Ryan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ryan.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryan.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Svensson feints a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Svensson blocks the low kick.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Ryan pushes him away.
A low kick from Ryan misses
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Svensson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Ryan darts in and clinches Svensson up against the cage.
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. #T2#
Ryan working aggressively here.
Svensson misses with a body punch.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Svensson blocking some punches.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Svensson - that landed with a thud.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson. #T4#
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Svensson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Ryan had his way with Sven Svensson in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Svensson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryan at a distance.
Svensson throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Svensson throws a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan tries to land a body kick
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Ryan throws a body kick that misses
and Svensson counters with a good low kick that Ryan was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Svensson.
Svensson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Svensson blocking some punches.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ryan.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Svensson fails to land.
Svensson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ryan to keep the fight standing.
Svensson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svensson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Svensson.
Well Ryan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Ryan!
Gerry Ryan retains his middleweight title!
Gerry Ryan 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:
PFC 3 Tournament showcase
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Mostert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mostert tries for a takedown but Svensson circles away easily
and Svensson counters with a low kick, right behind Mostert 's knee.
Svensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mostert closes the distance and clinches up with Svensson, looking for a takedown. Mostert pushes Svensson against the cage but Svensson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Daan Mostert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mostert or perhaps it was just good defense by Svensson, which made it look bad.
Svensson takes a swing at Mostert's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Mostert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mostert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Svensson counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Svensson closes the distance and clinches.
Mostert jumps guard but Svensson stands there with Mostert around his waist. Mostert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mostert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Svensson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Svensson looks to land a right hand but Mostert moved out of range.#TD#
Mostert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Mostert working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Mostert wants to control but Svensson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mostert goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Svensson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mostert but great work by Svensson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson tries to stand but Mostert controls the position and pulls Svensson into his guard. #SUB#
Mostert is looking for a triangle but Svensson pushes his legs off easily.
Svensson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Mostert has his foot on Svensson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Svensson works his way back into a safe position though.
Svensson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostert looking for a sweep. Not yet Mostert, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Mostert working for a triangle but Svensson defends it easily.
Mostert trying to keep a closed guard but Svensson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Mostert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mostert throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Svensson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Mostert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Svensson is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Svensson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Svensson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Mostert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Svensson is aware though and is defending well.
Svensson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Svensson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mostert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Svensson has managed to get both his arms back between Mostert's legs - danger averted.
Svensson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mostert throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Svensson wants to clinch but Mostert slips to the side#TD#
and Mostert counters with a single leg into guard. Svensson didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mosterts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mostert shoots for a takedown but Svensson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Svensson connects with a leg kick. Mostert looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mostert tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mostert misses with a takedown attempt
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svensson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Mostert counters with a shoot takedown. Svensson fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostert postures up.
Mostert lands a couple of digs.
Svensson has his hands on Mostert's head, controlling the position.
Mostert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Mostert throws a strike but Svensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Mostert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mostert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svensson postures up.
Svensson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mostert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svensson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Svensson is continuing to stall.
Svensson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Mostert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svensson defends well.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Mostert keeps moving. #T3#
Mostert being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Svensson.
Svensson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Svensson lands a really nice looking cross but Mostert seems unphased.
#T4#
Mostert fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Daan Mostert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mostert shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson tries to counter with a clinch but Mostert shakes him off and moves away.
Svensson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mostert. Mostert gets slowly back to his feet.
Mostert tries for a takedown but Svensson circles away easily
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Svensson throws a hook but Mostert avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mostert looks for a takedown but Svensson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A left and a right from Svensson both land. Nice combination.
Mostert shoots in looking for a takedown but Svensson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mostert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mostert shoots and misses
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mostert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mostert looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mostert.
Svensson feints and then cracks Mostert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mostert down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mostert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mostert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Svensson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mostert's head. #T1#
Mostert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Svensson's waist but Svensson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mostert off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Daan Mostert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson jabs Mostert right on the nose. Mostert blinks but takes it well.
Mostert misses with a hook
and Svensson counters with a right hand to the body.
Svensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mostert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mostert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters circling a little - Svensson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Svensson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mostert walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Svensson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sven Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svensson keeps Mostert at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Svensson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mostert's hands.#ROC2#
Mostert is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mostert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svensson counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Mostert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mostert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svensson cracks Mostert on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mostert falls backwards against the cage. Svensson follows up with more strikes that drop Mostert to his knees. Svensson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mostert! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
After the fight, Sven Svensson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Pulse 99
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Svensson lands a leg kick that knocks Chonan off balance momentarily.
Svensson scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chonan was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Chonan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chonan tries to clinch up
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chonan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Svensson. That one must have hurt.
Svensson jabs Chonan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chonan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svensson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Chonan misses.
Svensson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Svensson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chonan on the side of the head.
Chonan misses with a left hand
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Chonan.
A jab from Svensson misses.
Svensson delivers a nice body kick.
Chonan checks a low kick from Svensson.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Chonan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chonan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chonan backing away here, and Svensson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Svensson.
Chonan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Svensson misses with a straight left.
Chonan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svensson manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Chonan darts in and clinches Svensson up against the cage.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svensson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chonan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Svensson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svensson connects with a single shot there.
Svensson swings for the body but Chonan moves out of range.
#T3##CL#
Chonan darts in and clinches Svensson up against the cage.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chonan to keep the fight standing.
Chonan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chonan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chonan'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.
Svensson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chonan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Svensson can turn it around.
Chonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
Svensson prevents a body shot from Chonan.
Chonan leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson. #T4#
Chonan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Chonan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chonan misses with the head strike.
Svensson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
A head punch on the inside from Chonan fails to land.
Chonan misses with some punches.
Chonan tries to stall but Svensson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chonan or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Chonan.
Chonan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chonan misses with some punches.
Chonan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson 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#
Svensson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chonan doesn't seem bothered though.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson keeps Chonan at a distance using the push kick.
Svensson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson throws a body punch but Chonan moves out of range.
Chonan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svensson manages to circle out of the way.
Svensson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chonan momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Svensson digs a good body shot into Chonan's ribs.
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Svensson misses.
Svensson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chonan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensson's head backwards.
Svensson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chonan.
Chonan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svensson.#CL#
Svensson gets tackled into the cage by Chonan. Chonan maintains the clinch.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan tries to throw a body punch but Svensson avoids it by throwing Chonan back against the cage.
Chonan lands a nice shot to the body.
Chonan working aggressively here.
Chonan tries to throw a body punch but Svensson avoids it by throwing Chonan back against the cage.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Chonan tries to work over Svensson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chonan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Chonan. #BC2#
Svensson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chonan manages to avoid it.
Svensson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chonan moves out of range of the strikes.
Chonan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Svensson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sven Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chonan tries to clinch but Svensson moves out of range.
Chonan misses the jab.#T3#
Svensson works Chonan's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chonan checks a leg kick.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svensson throws a low kick but Chonan avoids it.
Chonan wants to clinch
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Chonan counters by clinching up.
Chonan gets through Svensson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A short uppercut from Chonan.
Chonan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Chonan throws a head punch that misses.
Chonan tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Chonan.
A right hook to the body lands for Chonan.
Svensson prevents a body shot from Chonan.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chonan throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chonan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Chonan.
Chonan has Svensson pushed against the cage.
Svensson lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sven Svensson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chonan wants to clinch.
Svensson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chonan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Svensson lands with a hook. Chonan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chonan moves to clinch but Svensson breaks away
and Svensson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chonan really felt that one!#T1#
A big left from Svensson misses.
Svensson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chonan's head backwards.
Svensson thumps Chonan with a low kick.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body. Chonan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chonan checks a leg kick.
Svensson missing with a left hand there. Chonan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svensson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Svensson thumps Chonan with a low kick.
Svensson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chonan is out of range.
Chonan tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Chonan moves to clinch but Svensson breaks away
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svensson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Svensson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Chonan closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chonan tries to work over Svensson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Svensson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chonan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Svensson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Chonan swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a nice leg kick.
Chonan ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Chonan wants to clinch but Svensson slips to the side
and Svensson counters with a nice body shot.
Svensson scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Svensson.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Chonan is out of range.
Svensson lunges at Chonan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chonan's hand.
Chonan moves out of range as Svensson throws a body kick.
Chonan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Svensson counter with a right hand.
Chonan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Chonan takes one to the chin there.
Svensson throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Chonan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Svensson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chonan under the eye.
Svensson scores with a shot to the body.
Chonan tries to clinch but Svensson moves away
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Chonan has closed the distance and engaged Svensson in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chonan.
Piranha Chonan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chonan throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Svensson 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Pulse 96 - Aldo vs Svensson
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Aldo throws a hook but Svensson avoids it easily.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aldo throws a right hand that Svensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svensson also avoids with ease.
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Svensson moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
Svensson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aldo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
Aldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svensson closes the distance but Aldo moves to the side
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Aldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Svensson counters with an outside leg kick.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Svensson. That did some damage!
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
A big left from Aldo misses.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Svensson feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
A nice combination there by Aldo.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Svensson feints a counter leg kick.
Aldo scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Svensson throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Svensson.
Aldo throws a hook but Svensson avoids it easily.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Svensson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Svensson tries to move into range but Aldo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Svensson checks it
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo misses with a shot to the body
and Svensson counters with a nice leg kick.
Aldo throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Svensson is just out of range.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
#T3#
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Svensson misses the jab.
Aldo scores with a shot to the body.
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a leg kick
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but Svensson checks it.
Svensson slips under a jab.#CL2#
Svensson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aldo, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson prevents a body shot from Aldo.
Svensson lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Svensson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Aldo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensson.
Aldo swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aldo thumps Svensson with a low kick.
Svensson defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Svensson counter with a right hand.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
A left and a right from Aldo both land. Nice combination.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Svensson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svensson.
A counter left hand to the body from Aldo misses its target.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Svensson saw it coming and moves away.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svensson swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo misses with a left hand
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Svensson tenderised Aldo's leg. Aldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aldo cracks Svensson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aldo swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aldo doesn't seem bothered though.
Aldo scores with a nice head shot.
Aldo missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Aldo with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.
Aldo connects with a jab.
Aldo scores with a nice right hand.
Svensson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aldo. That did some damage!
Svensson throws a leg kick which misses Aldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Aldo tries to avoid it.
Svensson ducks right into an uppercut from Aldo.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldo misses with a leg kick
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Svensson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Aldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Aldo throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aldo.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Aldo slips under a jab from Svensson.
Nice shot by Aldo.
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Svensson slips under a jab.
Aldo misses with a left hand
and Svensson counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Svensson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aldo misses the jab.
A big left from Aldo misses.
Svensson moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Svensson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aldo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aldo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Aldo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Svensson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensson.
Donk. Svensson catches Aldo right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Aldo.
Aldo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aldo feints a jab promting Svensson to slip. Aldo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Svensson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svensson checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
Svensson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Svensson throws an off balance right hand
and Aldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo scores with a jab. Svensson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Svensson thuds his right hand into Aldo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensson! But no joy.
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo throws a right hand that Svensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svensson also avoids with ease.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Svensson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo lands with a hook. Svensson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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!
Svensson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensson! But no joy.
Aldo throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Aldo throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Svensson works Aldo's body with a nice hook.
Aldo throws an off balance right hand
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svensson counters with a thumping low kick.
Aldo misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Svensson controls his hands.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo lands a shot to the body.
Svensson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aldo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Svensson can turn it around.
Svensson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Svensson. #T4#
Svensson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Aldo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Svensson swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Svensson fails to land.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson working aggressively here.
Svensson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anderson Aldo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
DFC 67: Svensson Vs Pate
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Donk. Pate catches Svensson right on the button with a cross.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pate.
Pate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Svensson throws the left hand but Pate avoids the punch easily.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Svensson lands a slapping body shot.
Pate lands a nice looking body kick.
Svensson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pate's hands.
Pate misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Svensson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svensson. #BC2#
Pate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pate scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pate looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.#T1#
Pate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Svensson. Svensson obviously looking to wear him down.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pate lets loose with a powerful body kick. Svensson will feel that in the morning.
Nice cross by Pate.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Pate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svensson.
Pate throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pate with a nice cross.
Pate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Svensson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Pate to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pate feints a counter leg kick.
Pate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pate misses with an uppercut
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pate misses with a body kick.
Svensson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Svensson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pate, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Pate misses the target.
Pate works Svensson's body with a nice hook.
Murha Pate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svensson swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pate moves away.
Svensson throws a low kick but Pate avoids it.
Svensson misses with a low kick as Pate jumps back.
Pate throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson throwing a counter right hand but Pate manages to avoid it.
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. Pate moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pate! But no joy.
Pate throws a big shot that misses.
Svensson misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pate.
A slow jab from Pate misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Svensson misses its target.
Pate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pate works Svensson's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pate has time to react.
Pate misses with an uppercut.
Svensson stuns Pate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pate scores with a decent looking hook.
Pate ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Pate is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Svensson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Svensson lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pate misses with a double jab
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Svensson takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Pate misses with a straight left.
Pate has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Svensson looks to clinch
and Pate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svensson thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Pate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pate misses with a jab to the body
and Svensson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pate moves forwards but Svensson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pate cracks Svensson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
Pate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Svensson throws a series of punches but Pate moves out of range.
It looks like Svensson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pate thuds a left hand into Svensson's body.
Good work by Pate as he checks the leg kick.
Pate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Svensson scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Pate tests Svensson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Pate misses.
Svensson slips a jab from Pate.
Svensson throwing a counter right hand but Pate manages to avoid it.
Pate is looking to score with low kicks.
Pate avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pate missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Svensson.
Pate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Svensson. That did some damage!
Pate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Svensson misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Pate misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Svensson misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Pate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pate.#T2#
Pate lands a body shot.
Pate tries a low kick but Svensson avoids it.
Svensson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pate throws an overhand right that lands on Svensson's shoulder, as Svensson tries to avoid the shot.
Pate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pate.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Pate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Svensson.
Pate throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Pate scores with a nice head shot.
Svensson misses the body punch
and Pate counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Pate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Pate's shoulder, as Pate tries to avoid the shot.
Pate swinging wildly here.
A jab from Pate misses.
Good work by Svensson as he checks the leg kick.
Svensson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pate.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pate was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Pate tried to score with a low kick but Svensson checks it.
Pate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pate lands a leg kick that knocks Svensson off balance momentarily.
Svensson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murha Pate seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Svensson as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Svensson rushes Pate and presses him up against the cage.
Pate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pate is trying to break free.
Svensson presses Pate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Svensson has Pate pressed against the cage, preventing Pate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Pate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
That kick from Pate tenderised Svensson's leg. Svensson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Svensson's head.
Pate staying out of range there.
Pate looks to score with a jab to the body but Svensson is just out of range.
Svensson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Svensson tries to score with a low kick but Pate moves his leg out of the way.
Pate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svensson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pate.
Svensson with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pate connects with a leg kick. Svensson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pate misses with an uppercut.
Svensson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Svensson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pate throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Svensson cracks a nice hook into Pate's ribs.
Pate misses with an uppercut.
Svensson throws a jab when Pate was well out of range.
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Pate's shoulder, as Pate tries to avoid the shot.
Svensson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pate.
Pate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pate misses with a straight left.
Pate looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
Pate throws a body shot but no joy.
Svensson is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Svensson checks the leg kick.
Pate throws a leg kick that misses.
Pate throws a sloppy head kick and Svensson moves out of range easily.
Pate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pate swings widly with a right hand
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pate misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Svensson misses with a hook. Pate ducked under it nicely.
Pate throws out a counter right but Svensson avoids it with no problem.
Svensson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pate avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Pate doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson misses with a looping left.
Svensson slips under a jab.
Pate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svensson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pate throws out a leg kick but Svensson moves out of range and Pate only half commits.
Svensson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pate. #T4#
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svensson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Pate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pate slips a straight right by Svensson.
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. Pate moves away and avoids it.
Pate throws a low kick, looking for Svensson's leg but Svensson calmly moves out of range.
As Pate backs away, Svensson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid body kick from Pate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pate.
Pate checks a leg kick.
Pate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pate looks for the body kick but Svensson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Pate really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svensson throws a series of punches but Pate moves out of range.
Pate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Svensson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svensson checks a leg kick nicely.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Pate's head but Pate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pate was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pate misses with a looping left.
Pate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Svensson. Svensson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Svensson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Svensson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Pate. #T1#
Pate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pate jabs Svensson right on the nose. Svensson blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pate.
Pate connects with a nice looking jab.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Svensson misses.
Pate let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pate throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
A slow jab from Pate misses its intended target.
A right-left combo lands from Pate.
Svensson wants to clinch.#T2#
Pate paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab by Pate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Svensson avoids the body shot from Pate.
Svensson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pate looks to score with a jab to the body but Svensson is just out of range.
Svensson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pate lands a glancing blow to the side of Svensson's head.#T3#
Pate throws a low kick but Svensson avoids it.#CL#
Svensson moves into the clinch.
Svensson lands a left hand.
Svensson being controlled against the cage.
Pate tries to circle away but Svensson has him pinned against the cage.
Pate blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Svensson.
#T4#
Svensson misses with some punches.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pate's elbow. #BC2#
Pate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pate throws a leg kick but Svensson moved away.
Svensson swings widly with a right hand
and Pate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pate throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pate has time to react.
Svensson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson slips a straight right by Pate.
A combination from Pate does no damage.
Pate throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Pate dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Pate tries to score with a low kick but Svensson moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Svensson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pate throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pate! But no joy.
Svensson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pate lands with a straight right. Svensson didn't see that one coming.
Pate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensson.
Svensson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pate cracks Svensson with a good jab.
Svensson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Svensson on the side of the head.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Svensson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pate fails to land with a series of punches.
Svensson is looking to score with low kicks.
Svensson checks a low kick from Pate.
Svensson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pate throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
A big right from Pate misses.
Svensson staying out of range there.
Pate scores with a jab to the head.
Svensson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Svensson on the side of the head.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Pate is predictable there #CL#
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Svensson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Svensson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.#BC2#
Pate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pate throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pate smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pate throws an overhand right that lands on Svensson's shoulder, as Svensson tries to avoid the shot.
Svensson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Pate jabs Svensson right on the nose. Svensson blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Svensson misses.
Pate scores with a body shot.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Pate.
Svensson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pate's head backwards.
Pate blocks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Pate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson.
Svensson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pate throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Pate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensson.
Pate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Svensson. Svensson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Svensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pate tries to move into range but Svensson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
Pate cracks Svensson with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Pate.
Svensson moves in looking to clinch but Pate pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pate! But no joy.
Svensson lands a really nice looking cross but Pate seems unphased.
Svensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murha Pate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pate 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Pate!
Murha Pate is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
DFC 60: Enmity
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Neil takes one to the chin there.
Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
Neil scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Neil misses the body punch #CL2#
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Neil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svensson ducks right into an uppercut from Neil. #CL2#
Svensson instigates a clinch.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Neil's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neil is looking to control Svensson's arms but Svensson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Neil has his back to the cage.
Svensson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson lands with a light punch inside.
Neil misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Neil wants a takedown but no success here.
Neil is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Svensson lands a hook that snaps the head of Neil backwards.
Svensson throws a punch but it's blocked by Neil.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neil or not.
Neil tries to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling the position.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Neil.
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neil misses with a body punch.
Neil blocks a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neil. #T2#
Svensson has a couple of punches blocked by Neil.
Neil wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Svensson or not. #BC#
Neil breaks from the clinch.
Sven Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neil sizes up Svensson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neil throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
Neil connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Svensson, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neil scores with a jab.
Neil blocks a jab.
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Neil's shoulder, as Neil tries to avoid the shot.
Svensson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Neil misses the jab.
Svensson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Svensson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Neil backs off Svensson throws a huge counter combo but Neil manages to avoid it all.
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Svensson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svensson drops his hands momentarily and Neil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Svensson slips under a jab.
James Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Svensson as he connects with a hook.
Neil throws out a powerful jab.
Svensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neil.
Neil misses with a jab to the body
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neil throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it. #T4##KD#
Neil drops Svensson with a left and a right! Oh, Svensson is hurt - Neil dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Svensson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
Svensson is still in real trouble! Can Neil finish him?
Neil trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Svensson is trying to control Neil's posture but Neil avoids it.
Svensson seems to have recovered his senses.
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neil working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Neil misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Neil seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Neil cracks Svensson with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Neil dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Neil throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Neil.
Neil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svensson.
Neil throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
Svensson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Neil misses.
Svensson tries to clinch but Neil moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil connects with a right hand. Svensson shakes it off.#TD#
Neil closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Svensson to the mat! Svensson manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svensson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Neil stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Svensson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neil's guard. #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Svensson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Neil keeps moving.
Svensson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Neil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svensson defends well.
Neil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svensson's guard. #REVR##T2#
Neil trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Neil loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Svensson is adopting a defensive guard.
Neil scoring with punches to the head and body.
Neil is in close to Svensson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Neil connects with a couple of short punches.
Neil trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Neil throws a strike but Svensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Svensson wants to control from the top but Neil keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Neil looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Svensson passes into side control.
Neil is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Neil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neil is trying to improve his position.
Svensson controls the position.
Neil manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Svensson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neil is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Neil wants to free his trapped foot but Svensson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Svensson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Neil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Svensson's head.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Svensson's head.
Neil trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Neil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Neil is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Neil dominated that second round.
That's time! Neil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Neil throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Svensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neil.
Svensson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Neil misses
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neil misses the jab.
Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Svensson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil scores with a sloppy right hand. Svensson should have avoided that one.
Neil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Svensson. Svensson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neil throws a poor cross that misses
and Svensson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Neil throws a lazy uppercut
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Neil misses with a hook
and Neil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Neil misses with a body shot
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson is looking to clinch but Neil is avoiding it.
Neil misses with a body punch
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Neil throws a good cross that connects.
Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Neil.
Svensson tries to counter with a clinch but Neil shakes him off and moves away.
Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neil misses with a jab to the body
and Svensson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Svensson lands with a cross.
Neil throws an off balance right hand
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Neil misses with a body shot
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neil throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
Neil misses with a two punch combination.
Neil lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Svensson has Neil up against the cage in a clinch.
Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson lands with a light punch inside.
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Neil's head. #BC#
Neil breaks the clinch.
Neil misses with an uppercut.
Neil misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A lazy left from Svensson finds it's target.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Neil misses with a takedown attempt
and Svensson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Neil misses.
Svensson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neil.
Neil cracks Svensson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Neil.
Svensson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neil blocks a jab.
Neil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svensson doesn't seem bothered though.
Svensson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Svensson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Neil throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neil connects with the punch.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neil.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Neil.
Svensson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Neil misses the jab.
Svensson throws a hook but Neil blocks it.
Neil throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Svensson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svensson.
Neil misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sven Svensson just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Neil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Svensson throws a body punch but Neil moves out of range.
Svensson lands a nice hook to Neil's body. Neil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Svensson moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Neil fails to land. #TD#
Neil has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Svensson is trying to keep an underhook but Neil manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson taking some punishment here, with Neil in his half guard.
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Svensson tries to get to full guard but Neil has control of the leg.
Neil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though. #T1#
Neil trying to control from half guard but Svensson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neil working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Svensson wants to improve his position but Neil is controlling well.
Svensson trying to control but Neil postures up.
Neil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
James Neil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Svensson gets back to full guard.
Neil throwing strikes from guard but Svensson blocks nicely.
Neil works over Svensson with some ground and pound from guard.
Neil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Svensson working for a triangle but Neil defends it easily.
Neil throws a strike but Svensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Svensson looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Svensson trying to control but Neil is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Neil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Neil has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Svensson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Neil.
Svensson trying to control the action but Neil is working from the bottom.
Neil tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neil is working hard here to advance position.
Svensson wants to control but Neil is keeping him busy.
Neil manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neil throwing shots but Svensson is blocking nicely.
Svensson is looking to control Neil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Svensson avoid being mounted?
Neil with the ground and pound but Svensson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson trying to control the position.
Svensson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neil haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Neil had his way with Sven Svensson in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Svensson works the jab nicely.
Svensson cracks a nice hook into Neil's ribs.
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Neil's shoulder, as Neil tries to avoid the shot.
Neil throws a big shot that misses.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Neil ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neil throws a leg kick
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neil scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Svensson is out of range.
Neil throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Neil's corner calls for a 1-2. Neil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
A slow jab from Neil misses its intended target.
Svensson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neil throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Neil.
Neil working away.
Neil working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Neil throwing strikes but Svensson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Svensson controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Neil is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Svensson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Svensson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Neil has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Sven Svensson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, James Neil stepped up to the mic, saying 'No comment.'.
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Event:
Bushido 56: Wright vs. Al As
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards fails with the takedown#CL#
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Richards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svensson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svensson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sven Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Richards.
Svensson lands a nice uppercut.
Svensson lands a right hand.
Svensson stops a takedown attempt from Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
A right hook to the body lands for Svensson.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Svensson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Ben Richards has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
Svensson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.
Richards is looking for a takedown.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Svensson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svensson throws a head punch that misses.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A short right from Svensson on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards is looking to take this one to the mat.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the ropes.
Richards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svensson prevents it.
Richards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Svensson is defending well.
Svensson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards is looking to take this one to the mat.
Svensson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Svensson.
Svensson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards. #T3#
Svensson scores with a hook to the body.
Svensson dips a shoulder and cracks Richards with a mighty uppercut! Richards falls back against the ropes and Svensson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Richards is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Svensson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
A very excited looking Sven Svensson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Bushido 53: Aziz vs. Van Gaal
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Svensson digs a good hook to Naleczowianka's body.
Svensson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Naleczowianka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svensson.
Svensson ducks right into an uppercut from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Svensson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svensson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
Naleczowianka is trying to force a seperation but Svensson has the dominant position.
Svensson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Naleczowianka's efforts to push away.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Naleczowianka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naleczowianka's elbow. #T1#
Svensson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naleczowianka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Svensson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Svensson.
Naleczowianka wants to break free but Svensson has control.
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naleczowianka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Svensson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Naleczowianka can turn it around.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Naleczowianka to keep the fight standing.
Naleczowianka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Svensson has him pressed against the ropes.
Naleczowianka has had enough of the clinch but Svensson keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Svensson has a couple of punches blocked by Naleczowianka.
Svensson throws a head punch that misses.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Naleczowianka holds him up against the ropes and eventually Svensson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Svensson gets control of Naleczowianka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Svensson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Svensson pulls Naleczowianka in close to prevent any damage.
Naleczowianka wants to stand but Svensson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Svensson is pulling down on Naleczowianka's head to control his posture.
Svensson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Svensson pulls Naleczowianka in close to his closed guard and prevents Naleczowianka from doing any damage or advancing position.
Naleczowianka stands and throws Svensson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Naleczowianka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Naleczowianka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Naleczowianka misses the shot to the body.
Svensson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naleczowianka misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Svensson misses its target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svensson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naleczowianka wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svensson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naleczowianka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naleczowianka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naleczowianka looking to stall.
Svensson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Svensson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Svensson throws a body shot but no joy.
Naleczowianka throws out a powerful jab.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy body shot
and Naleczowianka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svensson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Svensson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Naleczowianka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka staying out of range there.
Svensson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Naleczowianka throws a leg kick
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naleczowianka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naleczowianka misses with a left hand
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naleczowianka can do to turn this around?
Naleczowianka connects with a body shot that sends Svensson's belly button to the back.
Naleczowianka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Svensson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Naleczowianka scores with a hook.
Naleczowianka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Naleczowianka tries to get set, Svensson tries to push him back and clinch up but Naleczowianka manages to avoid the attempt.
Naleczowianka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Svensson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Naleczowianka misses with a head kick.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naleczowianka lands a nice looking body shot.
Naleczowianka throws a lazy head kick
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Naleczowianka lands with a kick to the temple. Svensson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Naleczowianka gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Svensson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svensson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naleczowianka's elbow. #T2#
Naleczowianka is trying to break free.
Svensson works on Naleczowianka's body with a couple of short punches.
Naleczowianka wants to break free but Svensson has control.
Svensson scores with a shoulder strike.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Naleczowianka just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Naleczowianka avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the ropes. #TD#
Svensson jumps guard and drags Naleczowianka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Naleczowianka controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Svensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Naleczowianka is looking to stand up but Svensson won't let him.
Svensson looking to control.
Naleczowianka wants to stand and escape but instead Svensson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Svensson trying to control but Naleczowianka is working from the bottom.
Svensson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naleczowianka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Svensson trying to control but Naleczowianka is working from the bottom.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naleczowianka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naleczowianka wants to stand but Svensson is controlling the position.
Svensson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sven Svensson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svensson tries to clinch but Naleczowianka is having none of it.
Naleczowianka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Svensson is able to avoid easily.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
A big right from Naleczowianka misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Naleczowianka misses the target.
Svensson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Svensson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Svensson moves out of range easily.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Naleczowianka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naleczowianka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Naleczowianka tries a head kick but it misses.
Naleczowianka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Naleczowianka lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naleczowianka was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Naleczowianka misses with a straight right.
Svensson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Naleczowianka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naleczowianka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Svensson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Naleczowianka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Svensson drives through and clinches with Naleczowianka against the ropes.
Svensson can't find room to land a body shot as Naleczowianka controls the action.
Svensson 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.
Svensson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Svensson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Svensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naleczowianka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naleczowianka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svensson is trying to keep Naleczowianka in close.
Naleczowianka is looking to stand up but Svensson won't let him. #SU2#
Naleczowianka stands up from Svensson's guard - Naleczowianka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Naleczowianka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Svensson's head.
Naleczowianka misses with a head kick.
Svensson slips a jab from Naleczowianka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson lands a head shot.
Naleczowianka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svensson is looking to counter the offense by Naleczowianka and move into the clinch.#T3#
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
A quick step to the side and Svensson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naleczowianka misses the body punch #CL#
and Svensson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Naleczowianka just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka is trying to break the clinch but Svensson has him pressed against the ropes.
Naleczowianka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Svensson to keep the fight standing.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naleczowianka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Svensson has him pressed against the ropes.
Naleczowianka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Naleczowianka working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Naleczowianka fails to land.
Naleczowianka prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson tries a body shot but Naleczowianka blocks it.
#TD#
Svensson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Svensson has a closed guard, preventing Naleczowianka from standing up.
Svensson controlling Naleczowianka's posture.
Svensson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Svensson is really struggling to control Naleczowianka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cisowianka Naleczowianka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Svensson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Sven Svensson!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Sven Svensson!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Sven Svensson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Bushido 50: Vilson vs Paterson
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Franco tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Svensson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franco sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Franco avoids it this time.
Franco tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.
Franco sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Franco avoids it this time.
Ezio Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Franco avoids it this time.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Svensson keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Franco avoids it this time.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.
Svensson works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Franco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Svensson keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco tries to clinch but Svensson is having none of it.
Franco tries to clinch but Svensson moves out of range.
Franco wants to clinch.#T1#
Franco tries to clinch up.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.
Svensson connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Svensson pulls guard.
Franco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Svensson pulls Franco in to control the position. #SUB2#
Svensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Svensson is tightening it up a little... Franco has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Franco reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Franco taps out! Nice BJJ there by Svensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sven Svensson!
After the big win, Sven Svensson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Bushido 46: Al As vs. Darko
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svensson wants to counter the offense by Okah and move into the clinch position.
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Okah tries to work over Svensson's front leg with a kick but Svensson checks it.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Svensson is just out of range.
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Svensson's calf.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Svensson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okah just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD2#
Svensson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Svensson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Okah from controlling successfully. #T1#
Okah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Okah controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Svensson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Okah trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Okah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svensson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okah controlling the pace.
Svensson tries to get to full guard but Okah has control of the leg.
Okah wants to pass to mount but Svensson is defending the position. #SUB#
Okah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Svensson sees it coming and defends easily.
Svensson manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Okah postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Svensson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Okah tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Okah.
Svensson walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Okah.
Okah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensson's head backwards.#T4#
Okah misses with a looping right.
Okah jabs at Svensson's body.
Okah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Svensson tries to counter with a clinch but Okah shakes him off and moves away.
Okah throws a solid leg kick but Svensson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okah.
Okah is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okah tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donk. Okah catches Svensson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svensson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson tries to counter with a clinch but Okah shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Okah's corner calls for a 1-2. Okah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okah delivers a nice body kick.
Svensson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Okah pushes him away.
We've been told by Okah's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Okah.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Svensson drives through and clinches with Okah against the ropes.
#TD2#
Svensson pulls guard effortlessly.
Svensson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okah controls the pace.
Okah tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Okah is proving a slippery customer.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Okah from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Svensson blocks the low kick.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Okah pushes him away.
Okah swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Okah throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
Okah misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Okah is looking to chop away at Svensson's legs.
Svensson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okah digs a good body shot into Svensson's ribs.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Okah sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Okah avoids it this time.#T3#
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Svensson moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Okah sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Okah avoids it this time.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Okah jabs at Svensson's body.#CL2#
Svensson moves into the clinch successfully.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Okah forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Okah is working Svensson over against the ropes.
Okah trying to stall but Svensson improves his position.
#T4#
Okah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Svensson.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Okah lands a body punch. #BC#
Okah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Okah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Svensson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svensson moves forwards but Okah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svensson doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Okah scores with a sloppy right hand. Svensson should have avoided that one.
Svensson walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Okah misses with a body shot.
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okah.
Okah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okah.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Okah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah misses with a body kick.
Okah lands an overhand right.
Svensson moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Okah sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Okah avoids it this time.
Okah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Svensson wants to counter the offense by Okah and move into the clinch position.
Svensson avoids the body shot from Okah.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Svensson avoids it.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Svensson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svensson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Svensson moves out of range of the leg kick from Okah.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Okah pushes him away.
Okah misses with a leg kick.
Svensson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okah, right into the meat.
Okah scores with a head kick. Svensson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svensson at a distance.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Svensson tries to counter with a clinch but Okah shakes him off and moves away.
Okah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okah throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.#T3#
Okah misses the jab.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Okah pushes him away.
Svensson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Okah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Svensson checks a low kick from Okah.
Okah connects with a solid leg kick.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okah throws a front kick aimed at Svensson's knee but Svensson avoids it well.
Good shot there by Okah.
Okah scores with a push kick.
Okah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Svensson if he has to take too many more of those.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Svensson swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Okah!
Okah is looking to slow Svensson down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Svensson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okah - the referee stops the clock and Svensson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okah. Svensson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Okah.
Donk. Okah catches Svensson right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Okah.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okah, as that shot connected.
Jab, jab by Okah - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okah 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 for Ghazi Okah!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ghazi Okah!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Ghazi Okah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Bushido 42: Aoki vs. Aziz 2
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Rumble.
A slow jab from Rumble misses its intended target.
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rumble.
Rumble misses with an uppercut.
Rumble throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rumble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rumble swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rumble just stands there and leans against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Rumble holds him up against the ropes and eventually Svensson drops back down to his feet.
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumble lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Svensson drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Rumble wants to stand and escape but instead Svensson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson won't allow Rumble to get back to his feet.
Svensson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rumble is keeping the position for now.
Svensson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but Rumble is keeping the position.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Rumble on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rumble tries to get out of the position.
Rumble wants to stand up but Svensson is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Svensson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svensson slips nicely into half guard.
Rumble is in trouble now - Svensson has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Svensson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rumble squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Svensson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rumble is holding on tight.
Rumble wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
#T3##SUB2#
Svensson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rumble can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rumble is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Svensson has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Svensson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rumble trying to get back to his feet but Svensson is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Svensson has managed to slip his arm under Rumble's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rumble is tapping out! Submission win for Svensson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Svensson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sven Svensson waved his t-shirt featuring Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Bushido 39: Aoki vs. Roberts
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Verhoeven misses the target.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven misses with a low kick.
Svensson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Verhoeven has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Svensson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Verhoeven throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Verhoeven just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson checks a leg kick nicely.#T1##CL#
Svensson has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven scoring well with a low kick there.
Verhoeven throws out a leg kick but Svensson moves out of range and Verhoeven only half commits.
Verhoeven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Verhoeven drops Svensson with a beautiful combination! Svensson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Verhoeven is looking for the KO!
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!
Verhoeven misses with a low kick.
Svensson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Verhoeven misses with a low kick.
As Verhoeven tries to get set, Svensson tries to push him back and clinch up but Verhoeven manages to avoid the attempt.
Svensson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Verhoeven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svensson checks a leg kick nicely.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verhoeven.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verhoeven.
Svensson slips a jab from Verhoeven.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verhoeven.#T3#
Verhoeven scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verhoeven.
Svensson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Svensson darts in and clinches Verhoeven up against the cage.
Verhoeven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Verhoeven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Verhoeven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson tries to clinch up but Verhoeven circles away and keeps his distance.
Verhoeven throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Svensson doesn't manage to clinch there - Verhoeven circles away.
Verhoeven smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Svensson clinches. #BC2#
Verhoeven breaks from the clinch.
Jansen Verhoeven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verhoeven with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Verhoeven is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Svensson forces Verhoeven back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jansen Verhoeven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Svensson avoids the head kick by Verhoeven.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Verhoeven is trying to force a seperation but Svensson has the dominant position.
Verhoeven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verhoeven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Verhoeven manages to break the clinch.
Verhoeven misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Svensson tries to clinch but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Verhoeven.
#CL#
Svensson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Verhoeven can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Verhoeven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verhoeven throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Svensson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svensson. #BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verhoeven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Verhoeven throws out a counter right but Svensson avoids it with no problem.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Svensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svensson is looking to counter the offense by Verhoeven and move into the clinch.
Verhoeven scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Svensson moves away from the strike by Verhoeven.
Svensson tries to counter by clinching up but Verhoeven breaks away and moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Verhoeven. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Verhoeven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Verhoeven tries a quick counter leg kick but Svensson is wise to it.
Verhoeven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson tries to clinch up but Verhoeven circles away and keeps his distance.
Verhoeven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verhoeven.
Svensson wants to clinch.#T4##CL#
Svensson has Verhoeven up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verhoeven walks away with a smile on his face. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verhoeven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Verhoeven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jansen Verhoeven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Svensson blocks the leg kick.
Verhoeven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verhoeven throws a head kick but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Verhoeven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verhoeven throws a wild body kick that Svensson sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Verhoeven misses with a hook
#CL#
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Svensson is trying to pull guard but Verhoeven has him pressed against the cage.
Verhoeven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Verhoeven tries to circle away but Svensson has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven is looking to score with low kicks.
Verhoeven tries a low kick but Svensson avoids it.
Svensson is looking to counter the offense by Verhoeven and move into the clinch.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Verhoeven.
Svensson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Verhoeven manages to circle out of the way.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick #CL#
and Svensson counters by moving into the clinch.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Verhoeven to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Verhoeven swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson tries to clinch
and Verhoeven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Svensson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven cracks Svensson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verhoeven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svensson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Svensson checks a leg kick.
Verhoeven swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
#T3#
Verhoeven misses with a straight left.
Svensson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Verhoeven manages to circle out of the way.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Verhoeven.
Svensson is looking to counter the offense by Verhoeven and move into the clinch.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick but Svensson checks it.
As Verhoeven tries to get set, Svensson tries to push him back and clinch up but Verhoeven manages to avoid the attempt.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verhoeven lands a nice shot to the body.
Verhoeven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verhoeven misses with a straight left. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Svensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Svensson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Svensson.
Verhoeven wants to get back to striking at distance but Svensson won't allow it.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jansen Verhoeven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Verhoeven 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jansen Verhoeven!
A victorious Jansen Verhoeven thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Bushido 35: Wilder v Cheryshev
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Svensson's legs.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Svensson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Svensson is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Diaz decides to return to a standing position.
Neil Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Diaz #CL#
and Svensson counters by clinching up.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Svensson avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz works on Svensson's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Svensson avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the ropes.
Diaz working aggressively here.
#T1#
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Svensson blocks with his arms.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Svensson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svensson blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Svensson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz has his foot on Svensson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Svensson works his way back into a safe position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Svensson trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Svensson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Svensson drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Svensson off! Svensson jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Svensson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Svensson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Svensson to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Svensson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Svensson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Svensson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape. #T4#
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Svensson looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Svensson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diaz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Diaz tries to improve his position but Svensson has taken his back! Svensson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Diaz tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Svensson pushes Diaz away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
AFC 23
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Svensson tries to move into range but Pelikaani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pelikaani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pelikaani lands the left hand.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pelikaani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the body from Pelikaani misses #CL#
and Svensson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Svensson pulls guard.
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Pelikaani is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Svensson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pelikaani defends well.
Svensson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Pelikaani won't allow Svensson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Svensson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Svensson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pelikaani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pelikaani has managed to get both his arms back between Svensson's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Svensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pelikaani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pelikaani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pelikaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson controls Pelikaani momentarily but Pelikaani frees himself.
Pelikaani won't allow Svensson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pelikaani content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Svensson has his foot on Pelikaani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pelikaani works his way back into a safe position though.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Pelikaani controlling him for the moment.
Svensson pulls Pelikaani in close to his closed guard and prevents Pelikaani from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pelikaani preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Svensson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pelikaani defends it easily.#SUB#
Pelikaani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Svensson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Svensson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pelikaani doesn't defend quickly enough and Svensson has managed to lock this one up! Can Pelikaani escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Svensson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson very nearly forgot to thank Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
GFC 33: Svensson vs Bailey 2
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Bailey throws a right and a left that Svensson avoids nicely. #CL2#
Bailey has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Svensson successfully pulls guard.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bailey's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Svensson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Svensson working for a triangle but Bailey defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Svensson is looking for a triangle here but Bailey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Svensson trying to remain calm as Bailey controls from the top position.
Svensson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Svensson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bailey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Svensson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Bailey decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
As Bailey tries to get set, Svensson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bailey manages to avoid the attempt.
Svensson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bailey scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Bailey.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Svensson's shoulder, as Svensson tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svensson is looking to counter the offense by Bailey and move into the clinch.
Svensson tries to move into range but Bailey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.#T3#
Bailey is looking to clinch but Svensson is avoiding it.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Bailey does it's job there.
Bailey throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Svensson moves into the clinch.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bailey to keep the fight standing.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Svensson or not.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land. #T4#
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Svensson avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Svensson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Svensson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Svensson prevents a body shot from Bailey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bailey tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Bailey holds him up against the cage and eventually Svensson drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bailey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bailey connects with a right hand. Svensson shakes it off.
Bailey misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Bailey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Svensson jumps guard but Bailey stands there with Svensson around his waist. Svensson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Bailey holds him up against the cage and eventually Svensson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Bailey has Svensson pushed against the cage.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Bailey lands a left hand.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bailey to keep the fight standing.
Bailey is struggling to control the position.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Svensson 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.
Svensson takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Svensson gets control of Bailey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Svensson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Svensson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Svensson working for a triangle but Bailey defends it easily.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Svensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Svensson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Svensson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bailey is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bailey's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Svensson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Svensson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Svensson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bailey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Bailey.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Svensson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Bailey. Beautiful body shot.
Bailey throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Bailey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bailey lands with a straight right. Svensson didn't see that one coming.
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Billy Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Billy Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.#T1#
Bailey scores with a hook.
Svensson drops his hands momentarily and Bailey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bailey swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Svensson counters by clinching up.
Svensson jumps guard but Bailey stands there with Svensson around his waist. Svensson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
#T2#
Bailey presses Svensson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Svensson prevents a body shot from Bailey. #BC2#
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Bailey catches Svensson right on the button with a cross.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Svensson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Bailey misses. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bailey has knocked Svensson down with a huge combo! Bailey steps away and waves a wobbly Svensson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svensson is looking to counter the offense by Bailey and move into the clinch.#T3#
Bailey scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bailey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Svensson is rocked!
Svensson staying out of range there.
Oh Svensson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svensson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bailey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Bailey tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Bailey won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Svensson decides to pull guard.
Svensson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bailey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bailey has managed to get both his arms back between Svensson's legs - danger averted.
Bailey controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Svensson is looking for a triangle but Bailey pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bailey really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A jab from Bailey finds it's way through Svensson's defenses.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Svensson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bailey falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Svensson counters by clinching up.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Svensson's ribcage. Svensson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailey lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Svensson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Svensson jumps guard but Bailey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Bailey is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Svensson can't fight it off and eventually Bailey manages to take the fight to the floor. Svensson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sven Svensson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Bailey stands up from Svensson's guard - Bailey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bailey throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Bailey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Bailey misses.
Bailey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bailey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Svensson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bailey pounces like a tiger and cracks Svensson with a vicious hook! Svensson is down but not out! Bailey follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Bailey!
Billy Bailey is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Bailey thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GFC 26: Pollice verso
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Monashirov throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monashirov.
Monashirov misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Svensson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Svensson jumps guard but Monashirov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monashirov misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Monashirov pulls Svensson into guard.
#SUB#
Svensson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Svensson forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Svensson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Monashirov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Svensson has cracked it and Monashirov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Svensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson retains his middleweight title!
Sven Svensson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
GFC 20: Carter vs Miller 2
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bailey.
Svensson tries to clinch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
Svensson wants to counter the offense by Bailey and move into the clinch position.
Svensson's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svensson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey pushes him away.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svensson wants to counter the offense by Bailey and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Bailey rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey digs a right hand into Svensson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Svensson's gas tank.
Svensson jumps guard but Bailey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Bailey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Billy Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensson.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey lands a right hand. #T1#
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Bailey holds him up against the cage and eventually Svensson drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Svensson controls his hands.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Bailey cracks Svensson with a nice body shot.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey lands a body punch.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Svensson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Bailey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bailey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Svensson's head.
Bailey pushes Svensson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey is working Svensson over against the cage.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svensson backwards. #T4#
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bailey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bailey cracks Svensson with a nice body shot.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Svensson jumps guard but Bailey stands there with Svensson around his waist. Svensson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Bailey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Svensson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bailey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Bailey holds him up against the cage and eventually Svensson drops back down to his feet.
Bailey tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Svensson fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Bailey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Billy Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensson.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bailey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Bailey won't allow it.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but Bailey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow. #T2#
A short right from Bailey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Svensson jumps guard but Bailey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Billy Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bailey to keep the fight standing.
Svensson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Bailey pushes Svensson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bailey to keep the fight standing.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Svensson.
Bailey cracks Svensson with a nice body shot.#TD#
Bailey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Svensson is being controlled here.
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
Svensson is trying to escape the position but Bailey is controlling the position. #T4#
Svensson gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Svensson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Svensson is trying to keep Bailey in close.
Bailey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Svensson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bailey is defending well. Svensson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bailey has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Svensson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson is the new middleweight champion!
Sven Svensson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GFC 14: Hardon vs Boxer
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Troumblet has Svensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Troumblet walks away with a smile on his face. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Troumblet shoots in and gets a takedown into Svensson's guard.#SUB#
Svensson pushes a forearm under Troumblet's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Troumblet is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson very nearly forgot to thank Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Paidean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paidean misses with a few strikes there.
Paidean looks to land a combination but Svensson avoids it well.
Paidean misses with a few strikes there.
Paidean throws a nice looking combination but Svensson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Paidean tries to get set, Svensson tries to push him back and clinch up but Paidean manages to avoid the attempt.
Paidean misses with a few strikes there.
Paidean misses with the combination.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paidean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson tries to clinch up but Paidean circles away and keeps his distance.
Paidean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Svensson defends it well.
Paidean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paidean misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Svensson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svensson. #T1#
Paidean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paidean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Svensson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paidean smiles and moves away.
Paidean misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paidean is defended easily by Svensson.
Svensson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sven Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paidean misses with a two punch combination.
Paidean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Svensson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paidean manages to circle out of the way.
Paidean fails to land with a series of punches.
Svensson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Paidean. Those never looked like landing.
Paidean looks winded!
Paidean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svensson circles away.
Sven Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Paidean.#CL#
Svensson clinches.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Paidean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paidean is trying to push Svensson away but Svensson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Paidean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Svensson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Svensson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Svensson pushes a forearm under Paidean's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Paidean is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Svensson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Day throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day connects with a nice looking jab.
Svensson wants to clinch.
Day throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Day sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Day avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Day sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Day avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Day.#CL#
Day has Svensson up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Day to keep the fight standing.
Day cracks Svensson with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Day.
Day lands a left hand.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Day makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2##TD2#
Svensson pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Svensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Day has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Day got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Day has managed to get both his arms back between Svensson's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Day looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Svensson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Day doesn't defend quickly enough and Svensson has managed to lock this one up! Can Day escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Svensson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sven Svensson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Day throws a right and a left that Svensson avoids nicely.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Svensson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Svensson tries to keep at a distance but Day has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Day scores with a shot to the side of Svensson's head. #TD2#
Svensson successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Day got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Day has managed to get both his arms back between Svensson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Svensson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Day throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Svensson's body to avoid the submission. Svensson has instead reached around Day's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Svensson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sven Svensson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Duterte looks to land a combination. Svensson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Duterte closes the distance and pushes Svensson back into the cage.#TD2#
Svensson successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Duterte is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Svensson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Duterte is looking to defend but Svensson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Duterte! Svensson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Duterte taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sven Svensson!
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