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Event:
WeInSyd 33
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Carvalho misses with a straight left.
Carvalho cracks Hammarstrom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Markus Hammarstrom has been cut.
We've been informed that Carvalho 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.
Carvalho throws a low kick, looking for Hammarstrom's leg but Hammarstrom calmly moves out of range.
Carvalho lands with a nice body punch.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy right hand. Hammarstrom should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hammarstrom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carvalho - the referee stops the clock and Hammarstrom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carvalho. Hammarstrom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hammarstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Drew Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Hammarstrom avoids nicely.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Hammarstrom avoids the head kick by Carvalho.
Hammarstrom is looking to counter punch.
Hammarstrom slips a straight right by Carvalho.
Hammarstrom misses with a hook.
Carvalho is looking to chop away at Hammarstrom's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho throws a push kick but Hammarstrom slaps the foot to one side.
Hammarstrom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Carvalho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho throws the kick towards the body but Hammarstrom avoids it.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses.
Hammarstrom feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hammarstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammarstrom scores with a one two! Carvalho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hammarstrom ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Hammarstrom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hammarstrom blocks a low kick nicely.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Hammarstrom avoids the head kick by Carvalho.
Hammarstrom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hammarstrom.
Hammarstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Hammarstrom thuds his right hand into Carvalho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses
and Hammarstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carvalho checks a leg kick nicely.
Carvalho throws a jab when Hammarstrom was well out of range.
Carvalho misses with a straight left.
Hammarstrom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carvalho misses with a kick to the body
and Hammarstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carvalho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carvalho needs to keep his hands up - Hammarstrom had a free shot at his head there.
Hammarstrom connects with a body shot.
Hammarstrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvalho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carvalho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3##CL2#
Carvalho moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammarstrom is trying to push Carvalho away but Carvalho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammarstrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hammarstrom is trying to break the clinch but Carvalho is controlling him.
Carvalho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carvalho can't find room to land a body shot as Hammarstrom controls the action.
Hammarstrom blocks an elbow strike from Carvalho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carvalho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carvalho.
Carvalho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carvalho taking a breather.#BC#
Hammarstrom breaks the clinch.
Carvalho throws a hook but Hammarstrom blocks it.#T4#
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Hammarstrom avoids them all with ease.
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammarstrom.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammarstrom.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
Carvalho throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammarstrom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammarstrom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carvalho. Carvalho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Carvalho does no damage.
Hammarstrom tried to counter with a leg kick but Carvalho avoided it.
Carvalho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hammarstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvalho scores with the left hand. Hammarstrom knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drew Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Markus Hammarstrom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carvalho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammarstrom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammarstrom tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Hammarstrom misses.
Carvalho drops Hammarstrom with a big left hand! Hammarstrom is injured, injured bad! Carvalho jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Carvalho!
Drew Carvalho looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I've been training hard really hitting my stride as of late.Never give up on your dreams kids just keep going.'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 30
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Geadais misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammarstrom.
#CL2#
Geadais closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hammarstrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Geadais controls his hands.
Geadais misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammarstrom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Geadais tries to throw a body punch but Hammarstrom avoids it by throwing Geadais back against the cage.
Geadais misses with a punch to the body.
Geadais stalls.
Hammarstrom taking a breather.
Hammarstrom blocking some punches.
Hammarstrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geadais fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Geadais pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hammarstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammarstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Hammarstrom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Geadais or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammarstrom, which made it look bad. #T1#
Geadais comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hammarstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Geadais pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geadais misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Geadais clinches.
Geadais is struggling to control the position.
Geadais has Hammarstrom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammarstrom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Geadais lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hammarstrom wants to stall.
Hammarstrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Geadais controls his hands.
Hammarstrom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hammarstrom working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Hammarstrom is trying to force a seperation but Geadais has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Geadais.
Geadais lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammarstrom backwards.
Hammarstrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Geadais's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Geadais.
Geadais has a couple of punches blocked by Hammarstrom.
Hammarstrom is trying to push Geadais away but Geadais has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammarstrom is trying to force a seperation but Geadais has the dominant position.
Geadais tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammarstrom's elbow.
Hammarstrom is trying to force a seperation but Geadais has the dominant position.
Hammarstrom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammarstrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geadais tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hammarstrom is looking to break free of the clinch but Geadais has double underhooks.
A short left from Geadais.
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!
Hammarstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Geadais has him pressed against the cage.
Geadais gets through Hammarstrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Geadais can't find room to land a body shot as Hammarstrom controls the action.
#T3#
Geadais lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Geadais.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Geadais.
Geadais misses with the head strike.
Geadais lands a shoulder strike.
Geadais struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammarstrom controls his hands.
Hammarstrom can't break the clinch.
A short right from Geadais on the inside.
Geadais is struggling to control the position.
Geadais blocking some punches.
Geadais tries a body shot but Hammarstrom blocks it.
Geadais slowing the pace effectively.
Geadais swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammarstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geadais keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammarstrom's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Geadais.
Hammarstrom can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Geadais lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammarstrom backwards.
Geadais lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammarstrom backwards.
Geadais lands a body shot.
Geadais lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geadais tries to work over Hammarstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Geadais scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Markus Hammarstrom has been cut.
Geadais struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammarstrom controls his hands.
Geadais pressing his opponent against the cage.
Geadais tries to work over Hammarstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Geadais prevents a body shot from Hammarstrom.
Geadais stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hammarstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Geadais makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Geadais tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammarstrom can't break the clinch.
Hammarstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Geadais has him pressed against the cage.
Hammarstrom wants to get back to striking at distance but Geadais won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guaidre Geadais dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markus Hammarstrom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Geadais pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammarstrom is out of range and Geadais settles back down.
Hammarstrom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Geadais just manages to avoid it.
Geadais lands a lovely overhand right.
Geadais throws a solid leg kick but Hammarstrom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Geadais.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammarstrom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Geadais misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammarstrom.
Hammarstrom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Geadais just manages to avoid it.
Geadais stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Geadais.
Hammarstrom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Geadais darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Geadais misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geadais tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammarstrom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammarstrom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Geadais clinches up against the cage.
Hammarstrom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Geadais is pushing Hammarstrom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hammarstrom blocking some punches.
#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hammarstrom gets through Geadais's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hammarstrom wants to get back to striking at distance but Geadais won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Geadais.
Geadais lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Geadais displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hammarstrom up against the cage.
Geadais has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Geadais.
Hammarstrom is trying to break the clinch but Geadais is controlling him.
Good body shot from Geadais.
Geadais lands a body shot.
Geadais controlling the action here for a moment.
Geadais tries to throw a body punch but Hammarstrom avoids it by throwing Geadais back against the cage. #T2#
Geadais keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammarstrom's efforts to push away.
Geadais goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammarstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Geadais wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammarstrom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Geadais lands a left hand.
Geadais lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Hammarstrom is rocked!
Hammarstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Hammarstrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammarstrom is trying to force a seperation but Geadais has the dominant position.
Hammarstrom blocking some punches.
Guaidre Geadais seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Geadais has a couple of punches blocked by Hammarstrom.
Hammarstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammarstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Geadais working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geadais has a couple of punches blocked by Hammarstrom.
Hammarstrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Geadais creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hammarstrom's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hammarstrom drops to his knees and Geadais pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guaidre Geadais!
Guaidre Geadais managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
SyFi 95
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Ulvesson lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Markus Hammarstrom has been cut.
Hammarstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammarstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Hammarstrom connects with a looping right hand.
Hammarstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Ulvesson scores with a jab to the head.
Hammarstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammarstrom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ulvesson is able to avoid easily.
Hammarstrom scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Ulf Ulvesson has been cut.
Ulvesson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ulvesson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Hammarstrom. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Hammarstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Ulvesson throws a hook but Hammarstrom avoids it easily.
Hammarstrom throwing a counter right hand but Ulvesson manages to avoid it.
Hammarstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammarstrom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ulvesson throws a hook but Hammarstrom blocks it.
Ulvesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammarstrom manages to avoid it.
Hammarstrom misses with an uppercut. Ulvesson saw that one coming.
Hammarstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Ulvesson's shoulder, as Ulvesson tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Ulvesson loads up on a big right hand but Hammarstrom slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Hammarstrom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markus Hammarstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammarstrom misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Ulvesson counters with a nice right hand that sends Hammarstrom toppling to the canvas! Hammarstrom scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ulvesson finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulvesson misses with a looping left.
Hammarstrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ulvesson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Hammarstrom badly! He tries to strike back but Ulvesson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Hammarstrom out cold! Oh man, Hammarstrom will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ulf Ulvesson!
Ulf Ulvesson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SyFi 84
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Hammarstrom misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Hammarstrom dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Cobb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Markus Hammarstrom has been cut.
Hammarstrom scores with the left hand. Cobb knows he should have avoided that one.
Hammarstrom motions for Cobb to come forward. Hammarstrom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammarstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammarstrom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Cobb both land. Nice combination.
Hammarstrom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
Cobb throws a hook but Hammarstrom avoids it easily.
Hammarstrom throws a front kick aimed at Cobb's knee but Cobb avoids it well. #T1#
Hammarstrom misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Hammarstrom.
Hammarstrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
Good exchange - Hammarstrom coming out on top.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Hammarstrom counters with a huge left! Cobb is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hammarstrom isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cobb from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hammarstrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Hammarstrom!
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Event:
SyFi 75
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Macri has managed to clinch.
Macri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hammarstrom has had enough of the clinch but Macri keeps him there for the moment.
Hammarstrom tries to break the clinch but Macri is controlling the position. #BC#
Hammarstrom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macri fails with the takedown.
Hammarstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Macri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammarstrom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Macri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammarstrom tries to circle away but Macri has him pinned against the cage.
Hammarstrom misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Hammarstrom breaks from the clinch.
Mauricio Macri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Macri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macri leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Hammarstrom wants to get back to striking at distance but Macri won't allow it.
#TD2#
Macri jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Hammarstrom is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Macri has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hammarstrom is looking to defend but Macri has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hammarstrom! Macri pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hammarstrom taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mauricio Macri!
During a confident post fight interview, Mauricio Macri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 65
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Hammarstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Bobkins counters with a three punch combo that has Hammarstrom backing up. Hammarstrom nods at Bobkins to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Hammarstrom has closed the distance and engaged Bobkins in a clinch.
Hammarstrom is trying to push Bobkins away but Bobkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammarstrom fails to pull guard.
Bobkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammarstrom.
Hammarstrom is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hammarstrom blocks a body shot from Bobkins.
Bobkins stalling.
Hammarstrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bobkins is defending well.
Billy Bobkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Hammarstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammarstrom stalls.
Hammarstrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammarstrom letting Bobkins take a breather here.#T1##BC2#
Hammarstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobkins swinging wildly here.
Hammarstrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobkins circles away.
Hammarstrom with a poor takedown
and Bobkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Markus Hammarstrom has been cut.
Hammarstrom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Bobkins has been cut.
Hammarstrom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bobkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Hammarstrom misses.
Hammarstrom misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Hammarstrom moves into the clinch.#T2#
Hammarstrom is trying to push Bobkins away but Bobkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bobkins misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hammarstrom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bobkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hammarstrom throws out a loose jab but Bobkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammarstrom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bobkins sprawls well. Bobkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammarstrom gets slowly back to his feet.#KD#
Bobkins lands a big right hand that sends Hammarstrom crashing to the mat! Bobkins stays standing though and waves Hammarstrom back to his feet!#T3#
Bobkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobkins drops Hammarstrom with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hammarstrom! Bobkins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bobkins!
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