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Event:
GPG: 51
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
BangYou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iceberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
BangYou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iceberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling BangYou to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Tor Iceberg has been cut.
Iceberg lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
Iceberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Iceberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iceberg throws an off balance right hand
enabling BangYou to counter with a crisp jab.
Iceberg walks into a jab.
BangYou swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Iceberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iceberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
BangYou has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
BangYou is looking for a sweep. Iceberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Still in half guard, Iceberg seems content to control.
BangYou won't allow Iceberg to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Iceberg seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Iceberg connects with a right hand. BangYou shakes it off.
Iceberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BangYou.
Iceberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Iceberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BangYou throws a combination. Iceberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Iceberg moves away from the strike by BangYou.
Iceberg misses with a right hand
and BangYou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Tor Iceberg's cut is getting worse.
BangYou sizes up Iceberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iceberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Iceberg connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Iceberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. BangYou sprawls well initially but Iceberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iceberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
BangYou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iceberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
BangYou tries to clinch up.#TD#
Iceberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Iceberg prevents BangYou from improving his position.
Iceberg lands with a punch from half 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 Tor Iceberg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Iceberg with a hook.#TD#
Iceberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
BangYou tries to roll over but Iceberg keeps him under control.
Iceberg not doing much here.
BangYou trying to hold on to Iceberg's head to control him but Iceberg postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iceberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
BangYou wants to control but Iceberg is keeping busy.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iceberg in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Iceberg misses with a hook. BangYou ducked under it nicely.
BangYou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Iceberg with a body shot.
Iceberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
BangYou lands with a nice combination. Iceberg backs away looking to recover.
Iceberg throws out a loose jab but BangYou uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Iceberg throws out a loose jab but BangYou uses good head movement to avoid it.
BangYou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iceberg.
BangYou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Iceberg shoots in looking for a takedown but BangYou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Iceberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iceberg misses with a straight left.
Aiu BangYou seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Iceberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iceberg taking a breather here.
Iceberg advances to full mount. #T3#
Iceberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Iceberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Iceberg landing shots from mount.
Tor Iceberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iceberg controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iceberg looking to ground and pound but BangYou is blocking nicely.
Iceberg landing strikes from the mount and BangYou is in trouble!
Iceberg controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iceberg'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Iceberg dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Iceberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles BangYou. BangYou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
BangYou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iceberg's head backwards.
BangYou tries to clinch but Iceberg is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Iceberg here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
BangYou moves in looking to clinch but Iceberg pushes him off.
BangYou throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Iceberg counters with a takedown into side control.
BangYou is trying to get back to his feet.
Iceberg controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Iceberg.#T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if BangYou can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
BangYou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BangYou wants to counter with a clinch but Iceberg pushes him away.
Iceberg scores with a decent looking hook.
BangYou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iceberg goes for a double leg but BangYou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as BangYou continues to drive forward.
BangYou moves out of range of the strikes.
BangYou tries to counter with a clinch but Iceberg shakes him off and moves away.
BangYou looks to score with a jab to the body but Iceberg is just out of range.
BangYou tries to clinch there but Iceberg circles away.
Iceberg dives in and grabs BangYou's left leg, looking for a takedown. BangYou pushes down on Iceberg's head and hops out.
Tor Iceberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BangYou ducks under a wild hook from Iceberg.
A telegraphed right hand from Iceberg misses the target.
Iceberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iceberg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Iceberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BangYou.
BangYou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
BangYou loads up on a big right hand but Iceberg slips the punch.
Iceberg fails with a takedown attempt.
BangYou appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Iceberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iceberg misses with a takedown attempt - BangYou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from BangYou.
BangYou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Iceberg's head.
BangYou tries to clinch up.
BangYou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iceberg.
BangYou scores with a hook to the body. Iceberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iceberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. BangYou defends it nicely.
BangYou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tor Iceberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Iceberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiu BangYou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BangYou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BangYou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
BangYou throws a hook to the side of Iceberg's head but Iceberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iceberg attempts a counter takedown but BangYou avoids it well and moves away.
BangYou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iceberg. Iceberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Iceberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - BangYou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iceberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
BangYou lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Iceberg.
BangYou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aiu BangYou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iceberg throws a jab when BangYou was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aiu BangYou.
I think Iceberg 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tor Iceberg!
Tor Iceberg very nearly forgot to thank Woodshins' Ship 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:
GPG: 47
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Ibeabuchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iceberg with the counter takedown but Ibeabuchi avoids it easily.
We've been told by Ibeabuchi's head coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ibeabuchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iceberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Tor Iceberg has been cut.
Iceberg shoots in for a double leg but Ibeabuchi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ibeabuchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibeabuchi misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Iceberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ibeabuchi won't be happy with that.
Iceberg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ibeabuchi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ibeabuchi can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibeabuchi is looking for a sweep.
Iceberg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Iceberg controlling the position from side mount.
Iceberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibeabuchi keeps working.
Ibeabuchi is looking to reverse the position.
Ibeabuchi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ibeabuchi tries to get out of the position.
Ibeabuchi is trying to escape the position but Iceberg is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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Ibeabuchi struggling a bit here.
Ibeabuchi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Iceberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee asks Iceberg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Iceberg prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibeabuchi struggling a bit here.
Ibeabuchi is trying to escape the position but Iceberg is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ibeabuchi swings for the body but Iceberg moves out of range.
#T3#
No luck for Iceberg with that takedown attempt.
Ike Ibeabuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor Iceberg.
Iceberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iceberg with a poor takedown
and Ibeabuchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Iceberg misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ibeabuchi counter with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Tor Iceberg's cut even more.
Iceberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ibeabuchi defends well and Iceberg ends up having to push Ibeabuchi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#KD#
Ibeabuchi cracks Iceberg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Iceberg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ibeabuchi finish him?
#ROC#
Iceberg is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibeabuchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iceberg looks winded!
Ibeabuchi flashes Iceberg a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Iceberg's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Iceberg crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Ibeabuchi punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
GPG: 44
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Iceberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Iceberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Okada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Iceberg is in Okada's guard.
Okada is trying to control the position but Iceberg postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iceberg stopping the sweep attempt from Okada.
Iceberg 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.
Iceberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Iceberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada wants to sweep but no luck.
Iceberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Iceberg is in close to Okada's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Iceberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iceberg stands and throws Okada's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Iceberg controlling the position from side mount.
Iceberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Iceberg cracks Okada with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Okada is rocked!
Iceberg lands a strong strike to the head of Okada. That's dazed him! Iceberg looking to finish here. Okada is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Iceberg lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
Tor Iceberg got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hadley. #CL#
Iceberg moves into the clinch.#TD#
Iceberg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hadley regains guard immediately.
Iceberg wants to pass the guard but Hadley is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iceberg is in close to Hadley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Iceberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iceberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iceberg scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Ryan Hadley has been cut.#T1#
Hadley is trying to hold Iceberg in close to prevent damage but Iceberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Iceberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Iceberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#
That has opened up Ryan Hadley's cut even more.
Iceberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
The cut above Ryan Hadley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Iceberg controlling the action here.
Iceberg trying to mount his opponent but Hadley defends it.
Iceberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
Ryan Hadley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Hadley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tor Iceberg!
Tor Iceberg opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
GRS 179
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Iceberg lands with a nice body punch.
Sands connects with a jab.
Sands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sands lands with a hook. Iceberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Tor Iceberg has been cut.
Iceberg tries to clinch but Sands moves away
and Sands counters with a stiff right hand.
Iceberg tries to clinch but Sands moves out of range.
Sands is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Sands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iceberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sands cracks Iceberg with an open hand slap.
Iceberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Iceberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Sands.
Iceberg wants to clinch up but Sands keeps it at a distance.
Iceberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sands cracks Iceberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands lands a lovely overhand right.
Sands shoots in but no luck this time.
Sands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iceberg. Iceberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Iceberg clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Sands breaks the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Sands decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Iceberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sands.
Iceberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sands throwing shots but Iceberg is blocking nicely.
Sands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sands missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sands thows a huge punch but Iceberg dodges it nicely.
Sands 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.
Sands sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iceberg defending well though.
Sands with the ground and pound but Iceberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Iceberg keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sands stands up over Iceberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sands with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iceberg trying to control the position.
Sands will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sands throwing strikes but missing.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Iceberg has wrist control.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Iceberg has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sands landing some decent shots from guard.
Sands throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Iceberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Iceberg!#REVB#
Sands working a defensive guard here.
Sands trying to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sands looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iceberg is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iceberg 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tor Iceberg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sands avoids a kick to the body.
Sands is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Iceberg tries to clinch up but Sands circles away and keeps his distance.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands looks to score with a jab to the body but Iceberg is just out of range.
Sands throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iceberg's waist but Iceberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sands off to one side.
Sands blocks the body kick.
Iceberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sands.
Nice jab there from Sands.
Sands throws a hook to the side of Iceberg's head but Iceberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iceberg can do to turn this around?
Sands cracks Iceberg with an open hand slap.
Sands blocks a low kick nicely.
Iceberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sands throws the left hand but Iceberg avoids the punch easily.
Iceberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iceberg blocks a head kick by Sands.
Iceberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sands.
Iceberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sands connects with the punch.
Iceberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sands seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sands catches Iceberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Sands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sands throws out a loose jab but Iceberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Sands.
The fighters circling - Sands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looks like Sands has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tor Iceberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iceberg misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Sands counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sands throws a big right hand that misses.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Iceberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iceberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sands lands a couple of elbows.
Sands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sands looking to sit in guard and control but Iceberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sands 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.#T2#
Iceberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sands 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.
Iceberg wants to pass the guard but Sands is keeping the position.
Sands has Iceberg pulled in close to control his posture.
Sands keeping moving, preventing Iceberg from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sands looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iceberg is one step ahead there.
Sands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands throwing strikes from guard but Iceberg blocks nicely.
Sands throws a big right hand that misses.
Sands throwing strikes from guard but Iceberg blocks nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sands trying to control but Iceberg is working from the bottom.
Sands makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Iceberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Iceberg!#REVB#
Sands looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sands is working hard here to advance position.
Iceberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sands is trying to keep Iceberg in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sands dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tor Iceberg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Iceberg moves away from the strike by Sands.
Iceberg is looking to clinch.
Iceberg wants to clinch.
Sands uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Tor Iceberg's cut even more.
Carl Sands is winning the standup battle so far.
Sands throws a hook to the side of Iceberg's head but Iceberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sands jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A lazy left from Sands finds it's target.
Iceberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Iceberg gets caught flat footed, as Sands shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sands throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iceberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT#
The cut above Tor Iceberg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sands is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Iceberg is rocked!#CUT#
Tor Iceberg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tor Iceberg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Sands!
Carl Sands 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:
WFC FN 4:Antonio vs Dren
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Iceberg.
Iceberg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Couture to see if he's OK.
Iceberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Iceberg 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.
Iceberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Iceberg looks up at the clock and then as Couture takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Iceberg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Couture tries to bench press Iceberg off him but Iceberg keeps the position.
Iceberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Iceberg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Couture taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iceberg scoring with punches from side control.
Iceberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on Iceberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Iceberg landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Couture is rocked!
Iceberg lands a huge shot from side control! Couture is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
A victorious Tor Iceberg 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:
WFC 17:Locke vs Paunovic
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Veliki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veliki looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Iceberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Iceberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iceberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iceberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veliki's head.
Iceberg wants to free his trapped foot but Veliki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iceberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veliki's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veliki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iceberg.
Iceberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Iceberg'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.#T1#
Veliki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iceberg.
Veliki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Iceberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Iceberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iceberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Iceberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veliki's head.
Veliki is looking to improve his position.
Iceberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Veliki looks winded!#T2#
Iceberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Veliki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iceberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iceberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Veliki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Iceberg drops an elbow to the side of Veliki's head.
Iceberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Veliki is rocked!
Iceberg lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Veliki quite badly. Veliki pulls Iceberg in close trying to recover. Iceberg postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Veliki on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Veliki doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Tor Iceberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WFC 14:Wolf vs Iceberg
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Iceberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolf pinned against the cage. Wolf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolf lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Tor Iceberg has been cut.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Iceberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but Iceberg is out of range.
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Iceberg slips the punch.
Iceberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iceberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wolf lands a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Tor Iceberg's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Wolf clinches up with Iceberg and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Wolf has picked Iceberg up - he's going for a ride! Wolf dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Iceberg's hands, connecting with Iceberg's forehead.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Iceberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf. #T1#
Iceberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf.
Wolf is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Iceberg is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wolf fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Iceberg from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wolf! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howlin Wolf!
Howlin Wolf retains his heavyweight title!
Howlin Wolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WFC 13:Beaverton vs Iceberg
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Beaverton lands a slapping body shot.
Beaverton throws a nice looking combination but Iceberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iceberg wants to clinch up but Beaverton keeps it at a distance.
Iceberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beaverton defends well and Iceberg ends up having to push Beaverton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beaverton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beaverton swings for the body but Iceberg moves out of range.
Beaverton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iceberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Beaverton.
Beaverton lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Tor Iceberg has been cut.
Beaverton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iceberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Beaverton.
Iceberg goes for a double leg but Beaverton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beaverton continues to drive forward.
Beaverton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Iceberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beaverton sprawls well initially but Iceberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaverton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iceberg.
Iceberg working Beaverton over with strikes.
Iceberg trying to control from half guard but Beaverton is working away.
Iceberg throwing shots but Beaverton is blocking nicely. #T1#
Beaverton is trying to control but can't.
Iceberg is trying to control. Beaverton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beaverton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beaverton.
Beaverton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iceberg.
Iceberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beaverton is keeping the position for now.
Iceberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beaverton looking for a sweep. Not yet Beaverton, not yet.
Iceberg pushing down on Beaverton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Iceberg is looking to take a break and control but Beaverton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beaverton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Iceberg is working Beaverton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Iceberg stopping the sweep attempt from Beaverton.#SUB#
Beaverton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Iceberg escapes and throws Beaverton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Iceberg with the ground and pound but Beaverton regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Iceberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Iceberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beaverton's head.
Beaverton wants to improve his position but Iceberg is controlling well.
#T3#
Beaverton trying to hold on to Iceberg's head to control him but Iceberg postures up.
Beaverton is staying active underneath Iceberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beaverton trying to control from the bottom.
Iceberg wants to take a breather but Beaverton is having none of it.
Iceberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Iceberg is trying to control. Beaverton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beaverton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iceberg.
Beaverton is staying active underneath Iceberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Iceberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Iceberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Iceberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beaverton's head.
Iceberg uses his free foot to push down on Beaverton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Beaverton. #T4#
Iceberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Iceberg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Iceberg unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Beaverton wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Iceberg celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
After winning the bout, Tor Iceberg 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:
WFC FN2:Iceberg vs Emelianenko
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Iceberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iceberg.#TD#
Emelianenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Iceberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Iceberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Iceberg wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Iceberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Iceberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Iceberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iceberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Iceberg tries to pass.
Iceberg is in close to Emelianenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Iceberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Iceberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Emelianenko!
Iceberg landing shots from mount. #CUT#
It looks like Ivan Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko is in a horrible position here. Iceberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Iceberg! Emelianenko is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Tor Iceberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TRFC92
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Spillane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tor Iceberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Spillane - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Tor Iceberg has been cut.
Spillane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spillane scores with a nice head shot.
Iceberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iceberg shoots in for a takedown but Spillane shows good takedown defense.
John Spillane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor Iceberg.
No luck for Iceberg with that takedown attempt.
Spillane stuffs the takedown attempt from Iceberg. Iceberg gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Iceberg counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iceberg working the ground and pound but Spillane is defending the strikes.
Iceberg cracks Spillane with a big elbow. #T1#
Spillane tries to escape but Iceberg is in control.
An elbow from Iceberg crashes against the mat.
Spillane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Iceberg is controlling him well.
Iceberg cracks Spillane with a big right hand but Spillane just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Spillane dodges the ground and pound from Iceberg.
Iceberg prevents Spillane from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Iceberg.
Iceberg lands a few punches from side control.
Iceberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spillane keeps working.
Iceberg scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Iceberg wants to control but Spillane is keeping him busy.
Iceberg lands a strong strike to the head of Spillane. That's dazed him! Iceberg looking to finish here. Spillane is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Iceberg lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg! Tor Iceberg retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Tor Iceberg 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:
TRFC89
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Iceberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McFatfat sprawls well initially but Iceberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McFatfat is trying to get back to full guard.
McFatfat trying to control but Iceberg postures up.
Iceberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iceberg content to control rather than advance.
McFatfat tries to kick Iceberg off but Iceberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Iceberg lands a nice short elbow.
Iceberg wants to control but McFatfat is keeping him busy.
McFatfat tries to roll over but Iceberg keeps him under control.
Iceberg 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. #CUT#
It looks like Fatty McFatfat has been cut.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Iceberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
McFatfat is rocked!
Iceberg lands a big elbow - McFatfat is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Iceberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
Tor Iceberg retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tor Iceberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Fatty McFatfat stepped up to the mic, saying 'I dont lose. I let you win'.
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Event:
TRFC85
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Iceberg goes for a double leg but Park avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Park continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Park misses the target.
Iceberg shoots in for a takedown but Park shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Iceberg feints and as Park raises his hands in defense, Iceberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Iceberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Park is keeping the position for now.
Iceberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Iceberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Iceberg advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Park is not content to let Iceberg control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iceberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Park keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Park keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iceberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Iceberg looking to finish with strikes here!
Iceberg scoring with strikes but Park is staying in there.
Iceberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Iceberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Iceberg looking to finish Park with some ground and pound. This is bad for Park!
Iceberg looking to finish Park with some ground and pound. This is bad for Park!#T2#
Iceberg raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Park is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iceberg loads up with a big shot that hurts Park! He's pulled Iceberg in close but Iceberg has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Park survive? More strikes from Iceberg and Park is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg! Tor Iceberg retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tor Iceberg 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:
TRFC82
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Iceberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Iceberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Iceberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Iceberg working the ground and pound effectively.
Iceberg lands a big shot there that rocks McFatfat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McFatfat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iceberg working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iceberg drops a big elbow. That's hurt McFatfat! More shots from Iceberg and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
Tor Iceberg retains his heavyweight title!
Tor Iceberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Fatty McFatfat had this to say: 'I dont lose. I let you win'.
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Event:
TRFC79
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Park stuffs the takedown attempt from Iceberg. Iceberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Park doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Iceberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Park counters with a nice body shot.
Park avoids the body shot from Iceberg.
Iceberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Park sprawls well. Park wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iceberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Park unleashes a big counter combination but Iceberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Iceberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iceberg.
Park avoids the body shot from Iceberg.
#T1#
Iceberg misses with a body punch
letting Park counter with a right hand.
Iceberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Park manages to avoid it.
Park throws a counter combo.#TD#
Iceberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Park's guard.
Iceberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Park being controlled here, momentarily.
Iceberg passes Park's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Park wants to get back to his feet.
Iceberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Iceberg with the ground and pound but Park uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Iceberg 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.
Iceberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iceberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Park works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iceberg wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
Iceberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Iceberg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Park for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iceberg trying to control but Park is working from the bottom.
Iceberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Iceberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iceberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Iceberg looking to pass the guard.
Iceberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Park really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iceberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iceberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Park swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iceberg is stalling in the full guard.
Iceberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iceberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Park. No joy for Iceberg on that attempt.
Park slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Park's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iceberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Park counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iceberg shoots in for a double leg but Park sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Park feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Iceberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Iceberg is looking to take a break and control but Park is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iceberg scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iceberg misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Iceberg dominated that 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.
#R2#
Park defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iceberg.
Park let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Iceberg fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Park releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Iceberg misses with a leg kick.
Park leaves Iceberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Park throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Iceberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Iceberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Park looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Park wants to get back to his feet.
Iceberg trying to control the position but Park is working away.
Iceberg is staying tight to Park's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Park defending against the ground and pound.
Iceberg in side control, throwing shots but Park defends.
We've been informed that Park has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Park is not content to let Iceberg control the position.
Iceberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iceberg scoring with punches from side control.
Tor Iceberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iceberg is working Park over with some ground and pound from side control.
Iceberg is putting a hurting on Park here, landing some big shots from side control.
Iceberg wants to control but Park is keeping him busy. #T2#
Iceberg takes a little break here. Park wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Iceberg works to advance to full mount. Park defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Iceberg lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Jung Park has been cut.
Park takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Iceberg's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
Tor Iceberg retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tor Iceberg 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:
TRFC77
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iceberg as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Iceberg clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to drag Iceberg to the mat but Iceberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Iceberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Tor Iceberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.
Iceberg lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Iceberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iceberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Iceberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Iceberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iceberg cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson looks winded!#T1#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Iceberg manages to get underhooks.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iceberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iceberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iceberg misses with some punches.
Iceberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Iceberg tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iceberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iceberg throws a head punch that misses.
Iceberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iceberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Iceberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. #TD#
Iceberg has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Iceberg manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Iceberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Iceberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Iceberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iceberg softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Johnson is out cold! Iceberg jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
Tor Iceberg is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Tor Iceberg, 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:
TRFC73: The Passing
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Delija stuffs the takedown attempt from Iceberg. Iceberg gets slowly back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Delija has eaten all the pies!
Iceberg has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Delija.
Delija lands a head kick. Iceberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Tor Iceberg has been cut.#TD#
Iceberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Delija on his heels. He'll look to pass Delija's guard now, I'm sure.
Iceberg with a nice head shot there.
Iceberg wants to control from the top but Delija keeps moving.
Iceberg stays in close to Delija's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iceberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Iceberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delija wants to stand but Iceberg is controlling the position.
Iceberg 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.
Iceberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Iceberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Iceberg scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iceberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Iceberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iceberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delija looks winded!
Delija keeping full guard, as Iceberg tries to pass.
Iceberg lands a couple of elbows.
Iceberg distracts Delija with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Iceberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iceberg advances position into side control!
Iceberg lands an elbow. #ROC#
Delija is rocked!
Iceberg lands a big left to the face of Delija, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Iceberg and another - Delija is out! Iceberg stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
A relieved looking Tor Iceberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ante Delija spoke after the fight, saying 'Its not my day..'.
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Event:
TRFC71: Blood Harvest
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Iceberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Siberian counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Tor Iceberg has been cut.#TD#
Iceberg drives through with a takedown into Siberian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Iceberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iceberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iceberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iceberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siberian has momentary wrist control but Iceberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Iceberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siberian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iceberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Iceberg postures up and lands a big shot to Siberian's brow.
Iceberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Siberian has wrist control.
Iceberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iceberg wants to pass the guard but Siberian is keeping the position.#T1#
Siberian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Iceberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iceberg passes Siberian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iceberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Siberian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Iceberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Siberian has hold of Iceberg's hands but Iceberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Siberian looks winded!
Iceberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Iceberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iceberg is nestled in close to Siberian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Siberian is rocked!#T2#
Iceberg lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Siberian! More strikes land and this one is all over! Iceberg jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Zamir gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Iceberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Iceberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iceberg is in close to Zamir's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Iceberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iceberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zamir keeping full guard, as Iceberg tries to pass.
Iceberg postures up.
Iceberg stands up over Zamir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Iceberg throwing strikes but missing.
Iceberg slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iceberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Iceberg drops an elbow to the side of Zamir's head.
Iceberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Zamir actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Zamir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iceberg is working away from the top position though.
Iceberg thows a huge punch but Zamir dodges it nicely.
Zamir is looking to control Iceberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zamir avoid being mounted?
Iceberg drops an elbow to the side of Zamir's head.
Iceberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Iceberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zamir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zamir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iceberg.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Iceberg has eaten all the pies!
Iceberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Iceberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zamir defending well though.
Iceberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zamir is breathing heavily.
Iceberg wants to pass the guard but Zamir is defending well.
Iceberg drops an elbow to the side of Zamir's head.
Iceberg lands strikes from half guard.
Zamir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zamir tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Iceberg lands strikes from half guard.
Iceberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iceberg is just content to waste time from the top position. Zamir takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iceberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iceberg working Zamir over with strikes.
Zamir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iceberg scores with a big shot! Zamir's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Zamir! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
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