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Event:
Bots de Garra 85
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 26 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Leifsson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Leifsson lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (0) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for a guillotine here but Leifsson defends easily.
Kvinchal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leifsson controls the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leifsson defends well.#SUB2#
Kvinchal working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvinchal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leifsson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (0) Kvinchal#T1#
Kvinchal tries to improve position but can't.
Kvinchal keeps trying to improve his position.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Kvinchal trying to remain calm as Leifsson controls from the top position.
Kvinchal is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson taking a breather here.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kvinchal tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.#T2#
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Kvinchal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kvinchal with the active half guard here but Leifsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (8) vs (0) Kvinchal
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Leifsson controlling the position.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal tries to bench press Leifsson off him but Leifsson keeps the position.
Kvinchal is trying to escape the position but Leifsson is controlling the position.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvinchal tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.#T5#
Leifsson trying to control the position but Kvinchal is working away.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson staying calm.
Kvinchal is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvinchal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leifsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Leifsson pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (11) vs (0) Kvinchal#T6#
Kvinchal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leifsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvinchal is looking to escape.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position but Leifsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Leifsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kvinchal is looking to get to half guard.
Leifsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kvinchal regains half guard.#T7#
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Leifsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kvinchal. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (14) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Leifsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kvinchal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kvinchal is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Kvinchal is still trying to improve position.
Kvinchal is not content to let Leifsson control the position. #T9#
Kvinchal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leifsson's best efforts.#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Kvinchal looks winded!#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but Kvinchal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leifsson to get the leverage.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Kvinchal defending well.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Kvinchal is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kvinchal actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Leifsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvinchal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kvinchal working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for subs off his back but Leifsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Leifsson controlling the action here.#T12#
Leifsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kvinchal for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Kvinchal has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leifsson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (17) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Leifsson controlling from side mount.
Kvinchal is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Kvinchal is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kvinchal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leifsson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (17) vs (4) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leifsson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is persistently looking for the submission but Leifsson is defending it well.
Leifsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14##SUB2#
Kvinchal is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Leifsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Kvinchal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Leifsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Leifsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (19) vs (4) Kvinchal
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvinchal is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson trying to control but Kvinchal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leifsson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (22) vs (4) Kvinchal
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 83
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 25 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Toehold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leifsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Toehold pulls Leifsson in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass. #T1#
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Toehold has Leifsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Toehold is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up. #T3#
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Toehold trying to control the position.
Toehold controlling Leifsson's posture.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Toehold trying to control the position.
Toehold wants to hit a sweep here but Leifsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Toehold there! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson tries to control but Toehold wriggling away. #T5#
Leifsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Leifsson's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Toehold is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leifsson controlling from the full mount.
Leifsson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leifsson controlling his opponent. #T7#
Leifsson tries to control but Toehold wriggling away. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Leifsson's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Leifsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Toehold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Leifsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Leifsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
Toehold prevents Leifsson from taking his back.#T10#
Leifsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leifsson is looking to work his way around to Toehold's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely. #T11##SUB2#
Leifsson goes for an armbar but Toehold turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Toehold. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Leifsson pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Leifsson working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (5) Leifsson#T12#
Leifsson tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Leifsson is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Leifsson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Toehold is staying active.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T13#
Leifsson is trying to work for a sweep but Toehold has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson stops Toehold from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leifsson is looking to escape.
Toehold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leifsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Leifsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leifsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Toehold has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (10) vs (5) Leifsson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold controlling well, preventing Leifsson from escaping the position.
Leifsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 82
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Leifsson moves into range and clinches up with Vernon.#TD2#
Vernon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leifsson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Vernon
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leifsson pulls Vernon in close to his closed guard and prevents Vernon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon postures up.
#T2#
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson pulls Vernon in to control the position.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there. #T3#
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson is controlling Vernon's posture.
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Leifsson pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage.
Leifsson working a defensive guard but Vernon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Leifsson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (7) Vernon#T5#
Vernon looking to control but Leifsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leifsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon wants to take Leifsson's back but he can't do it this time.
Vernon trying to control but Leifsson is having none of it.
Vernon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Vernon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Vernon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Vernon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leifsson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leifsson and Vernon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Leifsson is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Leifsson sneaks back into half guard.
Leifsson is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Leifsson keeping control of the position.
Vernon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (10) Vernon
Leifsson tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.#T8#
Vernon works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (0) vs (13) Vernon#SUB2#
Vernon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson can't escape the position.
Vernon wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Leifsson fending off the submission attempt from Vernon. #T9#
Vernon is hanging on to Leifsson's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Vernon working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10##SUB2#
Leifsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Leifsson is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Leifsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Vernon is persistently looking for the submission but Leifsson is defending it well.
Leifsson prevents Vernon from getting a body triangle.#T11#
Vernon avoiding Leifsson 's attempts to control his hands.
Vernon tries to keep control of the position but Leifsson is staying busy.
Leifsson can't escape the position.
Leifsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Leifsson tries to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Vernon tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away. #T12##SUB2#
Vernon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vernon fails to move to back control.
Vernon tries to take Leifsson's back but instead Leifsson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Leifsson is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Vernon is looking to advance position but Leifsson won't allow it.
Vernon controlling the action here.
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson is not content to let Vernon control the position.#SUB2#
Vernon is working for an americana but Leifsson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vernon was thinking about the submission.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Leifsson trying to control the position here.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Vernon has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 13 to 0.
Isaac Vernon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 81
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 35 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 24 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Leifsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Leifsson
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leifsson has passed into half guard!
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown trying to get back to full guard but Leifsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Leifsson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson tries to control but Brown wriggling away. #T1#
Brown can't escape the position.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leifsson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (8) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is controlling an arm, preventing Leifsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Leifsson tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Leifsson's attempts to control the action.
Brown stops Leifsson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Leifsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leifsson prevents Brown from getting the reversal.#T4#
Brown tries to hold on but Leifsson pushes him away.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown is trying to control but Leifsson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (11) Leifsson
Leifsson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brown to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (14) Leifsson
Leifsson is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brown just trying to survive but Leifsson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Leifsson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Leifsson is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
#T5##SUB2#
Brown tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Leifsson has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Brown is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 79
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 24 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Leifsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Vernon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leifsson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Leifsson
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson controlling Vernon's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T1#
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Vernon postures up.
Leifsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (2) Leifsson
Vernon is trying to keep Leifsson in close.
Leifsson preventing the sweep. #T2#
Leifsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon is looking to sweep but instead, Leifsson has passed into half guard.
Leifsson is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
Vernon tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon trying to control but Leifsson postures up.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it. #T3#
Vernon wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vernon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson prevents Vernon from improving his position.
Vernon gets full guard.#T4#
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Vernon sneaks back into half guard.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Leifsson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (8) Leifsson
Leifsson is looking to work his way around to Vernon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Vernon is trying desperately to improve position.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson avoids the attempt from Vernon to control.
Vernon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leifsson controlling the pace for now.
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vernon tries to hold on but Leifsson pushes him away. #T6#
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Leifsson maintains control.
Vernon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (2) vs (11) Leifsson
Vernon trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking to break Vernon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vernon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leifsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Vernon is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Leifsson has locked on a rear naked choke here! Vernon is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
An out of breath Skjoldr Leifsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 77
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 24 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kvinchal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Kvinchal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leifsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kvinchal but great work by Leifsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (4) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (6) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leifsson wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leifsson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Leifsson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal seems to be looking for submissions.
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leifsson manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Kvinchal defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kvinchal looking to pass the guard.
Kvinchal stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Kvinchal wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Kvinchal pushing down on Leifsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leifsson keeping hold of Kvinchal's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB2#
Kvinchal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvinchal. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5##SUB2#
Kvinchal is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Leifsson as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leifsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (6) Kvinchal
Leifsson trying to control but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there. #T6##SUB2#
Kvinchal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kvinchal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leifsson has passed into half guard!
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but Kvinchal is working away. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kvinchal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leifsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leifsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (6) vs (10) Kvinchal
Leifsson breaks Kvinchal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (8) vs (10) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leifsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Leifsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a triangle here but Leifsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (11) vs (10) Kvinchal
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Kvinchal is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kvinchal's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
Kvinchal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kvinchal keeps trying to improve his position.
Kvinchal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leifsson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (11) vs (14) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Leifsson is having to fend off submission attempts from Kvinchal, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kvinchal doesn't have the hooks in though and Leifsson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (13) vs (14) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leifsson passes into half guard.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Kvinchal is a slippery customer.#T9#
Leifsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvinchal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leifsson controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for subs from the bottom but Leifsson mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (16) vs (14) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leifsson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (19) vs (14) Kvinchal
Leifsson trying to control momentarily.
Leifsson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kvinchal.#T10#
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leifsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kvinchal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leifsson's guard. Nice work there by Kvinchal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (19) vs (16) Kvinchal
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leifsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (21) vs (16) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leifsson defends well.
Leifsson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11##SUB2#
Kvinchal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leifsson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (24) vs (16) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard.
Kvinchal seems a little lost for a moment, as Leifsson dominates the positioning.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Kvinchal is working away.
Kvinchal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Leifsson taking a breather here.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal gets back to half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kvinchal actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Leifsson is pressing down on Kvinchal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kvinchal is holding on for now.
Leifsson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (27) vs (16) Kvinchal
Leifsson controls the position.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Leifsson trying to control the position but Kvinchal is working away.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Leifsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 27 to 16.
A victorious Skjoldr Leifsson 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:
Bots de Garra 75
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 44 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Leifsson darts in and clinches Petersen up against the ropes.
Leifsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Petersen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Petersen has Leifsson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Petersen pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Leifsson tumbling to the mat - Petersen dives into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Petersen 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.
Petersen pushing down on Leifsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen not doing much here.
Leifsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petersen stays in close to Leifsson's body and controls the position. #T1#
Leifsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Petersen postures up.
#T2#
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Leifsson
A lull in the action here.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (7) vs (0) Leifsson
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but Leifsson doesn't allow it.
Petersen content just to control the position here. #T3#
Leifsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Leifsson is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Leifsson is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away. #T5#
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leifsson tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen wants to take Leifsson's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersen.
Leifsson wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen looking to control but Leifsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Leifsson prevents Petersen from taking his back.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Leifsson to control.
Leifsson regains half guard.
Petersen trying to control the pace. #T7#
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (10) vs (0) Leifsson#T8#
Leifsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (13) vs (0) Leifsson
I really don't envy Leifsson right now.
Leifsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen controlling the position well here. Leifsson rolled but Petersen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Petersen controlling well, preventing Leifsson from escaping the position.
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Leifsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leifsson for as long as he can get away with.
Leifsson is keeping busy.
Petersen controls the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen trying to control.#T10##SUB#
Petersen working for a choke but Leifsson is defending well.
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but Leifsson is staying busy.
Petersen is riding his opponent, not letting Leifsson buck him off.
Leifsson wants to escape the position.
Petersen trying to control.
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Leifsson tries to buck him off.
#T11##SUB#
Petersen looking for the choke but no joy.
Petersen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Leifsson doesn't escape.
Petersen is not going to allow Leifsson to sit and survive in this position.
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Leifsson's body.
#T12#
Leifsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Leifsson is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petersen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Leifsson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Petersen gets his way!
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Petersen is really struggling to control Leifsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen is hanging on to Leifsson's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Petersen working for the choke.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks.
Petersen controls the action.#T14#
Petersen not allowing Leifsson to control his hands. #SUB#
Leifsson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Petersen gets his way!
What can Leifsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
Leifsson trying to control the hands but Petersen breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
After winning the bout, Conald Petersen 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:
Bots de Garra 71
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 20 losses; Calan Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leifsson goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Leifsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
#TD#
Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
Leifsson gets full guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #SUB#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leifsson stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Leifsson dominates the positioning.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leifsson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (6) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him. #SUB#
Leifsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smith's arms. #T2#
Leifsson trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.
Leifsson tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Smith tightening his grip on Leifsson, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Smith working for a choke but Leifsson is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Leifsson is defending it well.
#SUB#
Smith is looking for a rear naked choke here but Leifsson reverses the position brilliantly into Smith's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (7) Leifsson#T3##SUB#
Smith looking for subs off his back but Leifsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith wants to sweep but Leifsson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (6) vs (10) Leifsson#SUB2#
Smith wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Leifsson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Smith's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Smith is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Leifsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 70
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bandito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leifsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bandito. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Bandito
Leifsson is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandito taking a breather here.
Leifsson tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Bandito#T1#
Leifsson is keen to just control but Bandito is a slippery customer.
Bandito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leifsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leifsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (2) vs (8) Bandito
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Leifsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandito.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Bandito manages to sink in the hooks.
Leifsson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Leifsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Leifsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bandito sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bandito is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now.
Bandito wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy.
Leifsson trying to control here.
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leifsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Bandito postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Leifsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (8) Bandito
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Leifsson is stalling here. Bandito is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leifsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bandito has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (12) Bandito
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Bandito working away.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Bandito tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Leifsson is letting Bandito control him for a moment.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Bandito tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leifsson's legs.
Leifsson struggling a bit here.
Leifsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leifsson is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson gets back to half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Bandito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandito.
Bandito stalling away here and it's allowed Leifsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Bandito postures up.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Leifsson managing to control the position.
Bandito preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Bandito forces his way into half guard.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leifsson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Leifsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (12) Bandito
Leifsson looking to sit in guard and control but Bandito gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (14) Bandito
Leifsson trying to control the position.
#T13#
Bandito being controlled here momentarily.
Leifsson is trying to hold Bandito in close to prevent damage but Bandito has managed to pass into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson trying to control but Bandito postures up.
#T14#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is defending well.
Bandito wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 14 to 6.
Enamorado Bandito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 67
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 34 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Leifsson gets a clinch. #TD2#
Leifsson has hold of one of Brown's legs. Brown is fighting the takedown attempt but Leifsson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leifsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Leifsson
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Leifsson controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #T2#
Leifsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Leifsson
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Leifsson is proving a slippery customer.
Brown wants to control but Leifsson passes easily into half guard.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Leifsson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (7) Leifsson#T3#
Leifsson working away.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Leifsson trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Leifsson controls the position.
Leifsson working away.#T5#
Brown tries to bench press Leifsson off him but Leifsson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Leifsson tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leifsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown 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.
Brown looking to control but Leifsson passes into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Brown wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown controls Leifsson momentarily but Leifsson frees himself.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (7) Leifsson
Brown not doing much here.
#T8#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Leifsson is defending the position. #SUB#
Brown is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leifsson is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown stalling. #T9#
Brown trying to control from half guard but Leifsson is working away.
Brown is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Leifsson is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leifsson avoid being mounted?
Brown trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Leifsson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Brown is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leifsson wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Brown is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (7) Leifsson
Brown is staying tight to Leifsson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13#
Brown wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leifsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Leifsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (7) vs (11) Leifsson
Leifsson wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leifsson's best efforts.
Brown won't allow Leifsson to pass to mount.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Leifsson sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leifsson won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leifsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (9) vs (11) Leifsson
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson wins on points by 11 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 65
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 60 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Leifsson closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlov is pressed up against the ropes. Leifsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pavlov down to the mat. Pavlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Leifsson clinches with his opponent.
Leifsson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown.
Leifsson goes for a takedown attempt but Pavlov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skjoldr Leifsson.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Leifsson
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov postures up.
Leifsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Leifsson, not yet.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#T2#
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Leifsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Leifsson is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leifsson is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov stalling. #T4#
Leifsson has a hand on Pavlov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pavlov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Leifsson
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leifsson for as long as he can get away with.
Leifsson wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leifsson is looking to escape.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Leifsson is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leifsson is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Leifsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T7#
Pavlov can't control as he wanted to and Leifsson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Leifsson tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Leifsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov prevents Leifsson from improving his position.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leifsson is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Leifsson is defending the position.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leifsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Leifsson defends it.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Leifsson won't allow it. #T10#
Pavlov is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Leifsson won't allow it.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Pavlov is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now. #T11##SUB#
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Leifsson recovers full guard.
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #T12#
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leifsson has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pavlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T14#
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov is looking to pass Leifsson's guard but actually Leifsson recovers to full guard.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 63
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett leaves Leifsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Bennett drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (2) Leifsson#SUB#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leifsson has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Leifsson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leifsson is staying tight to Bennett's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Bennett is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Leifsson happy to just control the position for now.
Bennett tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bennett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Leifsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bennett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett trying to remain calm as Leifsson controls from the top position.
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Bennett is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson moves into full mount! Bennett won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (8) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leifsson fails to move to back control.
Leifsson controlling from mount.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Leifsson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (2) vs (11) Leifsson
Well, with Leifsson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bennett is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bennett tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Bennett is trying to break free.
Leifsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Leifsson is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Leifsson has the hooks in. Bennett is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Leifsson passes his arm under Bennett's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Bennett taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson 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:
Bots de Garra 61
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 26 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Leifsson has closed the distance and engaged White Jr in a clinch.
#TD#
White Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Leifsson can't fight it off and eventually White Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Leifsson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (0) Leifsson
White Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (2) Leifsson#SUB#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leifsson controlling from the top position.
Leifsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leifsson escapes and throws White Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy. #T1#
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Leifsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Leifsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leifsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Leifsson trying to control the position but White Jr is working away.
White Jr being controlled for a moment.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB2#
Leifsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well.
White Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Leifsson controls the position.
White Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leifsson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Leifsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well.
Leifsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt White Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Leifsson trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
White Jr is working hard here to advance position.
White Jr is trying to escape the position but Leifsson is controlling the position.
White Jr is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Leifsson trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson trying to control the position but White Jr is working away.
White Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leifsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Leifsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but White Jr keeps working.
White Jr tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson staying calm.
White Jr regains half guard.
Leifsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
White Jr looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Leifsson pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (2) vs (8) Leifsson#T7#
White Jr gets back to half guard.
Leifsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leifsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. White Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Leifsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr wants to get back to full guard.
White Jr is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Leifsson seems content to control.#SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leifsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (2) vs (11) Leifsson
White Jr tries to improve his position but instead Leifsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (2) vs (14) Leifsson#T9#
White Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
White Jr is really stuck here.
Leifsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
White Jr showing good submission defense here.
Leifsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
White Jr is really stuck here.
#T10#
Leifsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure White Jr doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Leifsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
White Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leifsson's guard. Nice work there by White Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (4) vs (14) Leifsson
White Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leifsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
White Jr postures up.
#T11#
White Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
White Jr has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into White Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (4) vs (16) Leifsson#SUB#
White Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leifsson has passed into half guard!
Leifsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
White Jr trying to get back to full guard but Leifsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (4) vs (19) Leifsson#T12#
Leifsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White Jr is looking to escape.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Leifsson moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (4) vs (22) Leifsson
Well, with Leifsson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before White Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Leifsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Leifsson is continuing to stall.
White Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Well,White Jr is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing White Jr from escaping the position.
Leifsson controls the position.#SUB2#
White Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
Leifsson doesn't have the hooks in and White Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (6) vs (22) Leifsson
White Jr wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
White Jr has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into White Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (6) vs (24) Leifsson#SUB#
White Jr working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
#T14#
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leifsson passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson wins on points by 24 to 6.
Skjoldr Leifsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bruce White Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 59
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Curls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leifsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Curls prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leifsson wants a takedown.
Curls prevents the takedown attempt.
Curls has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leifsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leifsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Curls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leifsson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Leifsson rushes Curls and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Curls has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leifsson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Curls
Leifsson looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here.
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Curls#SUB2#
Curls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leifsson controlling from the top position. #T2#
Curls pulls Leifsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Leifsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Curls is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Curls
Leifsson trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (2) vs (7) Curls#SUB2#
Curls goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (7) Curls#T3#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T4#
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T5#
Curls keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (9) Curls
Curls postures up.
#T6#
Leifsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Curls is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Curls stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (4) vs (12) Curls#SUB2#
Curls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leifsson, who protects the arm well.
Curls has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leifsson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (4) vs (14) Curls
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Curls is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Curls jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leifsson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leifsson and Curls has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leifsson manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8##SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Curls.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Leifsson is defending the position.
Leifsson wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Curls is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
Curls is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Leifsson won't allow Curls to pass to mount. #T10#
Curls prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Curls trying to advance position but Leifsson counters by regaining guard.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Leifsson is trying to keep Curls in close.
#SUB2#
Curls has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (14) Curls
Curls keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass. #T12#
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Curls is looking for a triangle but Leifsson pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Leifsson is looking to pass into half guard but Curls pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Curls is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (16) Curls
Leifsson managing to control the position.
Leifsson controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself. #T14#
Leifsson pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 16 to 6.
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 58
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Leifsson instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Diesel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leifsson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Diesel
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Leifsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Leifsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Diesel
Leifsson trying his best to control but Diesel has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (7) Diesel
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Leifsson is trying to escape the mount.
Leifsson regains half guard.
Leifsson trying to control here.
Leifsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Leifsson wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Leifsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Diesel from advancing position.
Leifsson wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
#T3#
Diesel prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Leifsson is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (7) Diesel#T4#
Diesel wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment.
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson being controlled here momentarily.
Leifsson preventing the sweep.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Leifsson is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Leifsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is pulling down on Leifsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Leifsson, at least for the moment.
Leifsson postures up.
#T7#
Leifsson is pushing down on Diesel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diesel is fighting to maintain full guard but Leifsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Leifsson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (7) Diesel
Leifsson trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T9#
Leifsson controlling from side mount.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Leifsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Leifsson's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (5) vs (9) Diesel#T10#
Diesel postures up.
#T11#
Diesel won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here.
Leifsson trying to control the position.
#T12#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Leifsson working a defensive guard but Diesel manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (12) Diesel
Leifsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13#
Diesel working away.#T14#
Leifsson sneaks back into half guard.
Leifsson tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 12 to 5.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 57
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Leifsson has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leifsson uses from the top position.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Leifsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leifsson passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Leifsson sits in half guard.
Leifsson controlling the action here.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Leifsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Leifsson prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie won't allow Leifsson to pass to mount.
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leifsson moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (3) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leifsson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (6) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB#
Leifsson working for the choke.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Leifsson gets his hands free.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie breaks Leifsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (2) Gracie
Leifsson trying to control the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T5#
Gracie won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gracie won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here.
Leifsson pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Leifsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leifsson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (8) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leifsson has passed into half guard!
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie gets full guard.#T8#
Leifsson won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Leifsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leifsson trying to control the pace.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass. #T10#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
Leifsson postures up.
#T11#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leifsson escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (11) vs (2) Gracie
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T12#
Gracie tries to bench press Leifsson off him but Leifsson keeps the position.
Gracie is trying to control Leifsson's posture but Leifsson avoids it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie is trying to control Leifsson's posture but Leifsson avoids it. #T13#
Gracie is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg. #T14#
Gracie wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 56
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Leifsson tries to clinch but Fiachna moves out of range. #CL2#
Leifsson closes the distance and pushes Fiachna back into the ropes.
Leifsson is working for takedown but Fiachna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fiachna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leifsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fiachna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darragh Fiachna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skjoldr Leifsson.
Fiachna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leifsson looking for a takedown.
Leifsson gets underhooks to prevent Fiachna's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Fiachna gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leifsson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Fiachna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson trying to control but Fiachna postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leifsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiachna passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Fiachna jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leifsson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leifsson and Fiachna has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leifsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Leifsson wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiachna wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiachna.
Well, if Fiachna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Fiachna is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Leifsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Leifsson
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fiachna has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leifsson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson looking to control but instead Fiachna has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leifsson wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leifsson content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Leifsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Leifsson trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Leifsson is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna is concentrating on defense, preventing Leifsson from advancing position.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Fiachna keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Leifsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiachna haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#T7#
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Leifsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Leifsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Leifsson is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Fiachna is defending the position. #T8#
Leifsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Leifsson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but Fiachna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leifsson to get the leverage. #T9#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiachna holds on and takes a little breather.
Leifsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Leifsson passes into half guard.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Leifsson's head to control him but Leifsson postures up.
Leifsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leifsson wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Leifsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leifsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna is trying to hold Leifsson in close to prevent damage but Leifsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Leifsson trying to control the pace.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Leifsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson is pushing down on Fiachna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiachna is fighting to maintain full guard but Leifsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T14#
Fiachna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna is pulling down on Leifsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Leifsson, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Fiachna gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Darragh Fiachna thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 55
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 36 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Leifsson closes the distance and pushes Al Jhit back into the ropes.
Al Jhit has Leifsson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Leifsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leifsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Jhit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Al Jhit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leifsson gets underhooks to prevent Al Jhit's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Al Jhit works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Leifsson is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit is looking to pass into half guard but Leifsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leifsson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Leifsson
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Al Jhit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leifsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Leifsson is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Leifsson is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up.
Al Jhit wants to hit a sweep here but Leifsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Jhit there! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Leifsson isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Al Jhit is controlling an arm, preventing Leifsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Al Jhit just holding on.
Leifsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Leifsson is having none of it.#T4#
Leifsson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Leifsson trying to mount his opponent but Al Jhit defends it.
Leifsson wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy. #T5#
Al Jhit trying to control but Leifsson postures up.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Al Jhit wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#T6#
Al Jhit wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Jhit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leifsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leifsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Al Jhit tightening his grip on Leifsson, looking for the choke.
Leifsson tries to escape but Al Jhit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Al Jhit working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Al Jhit doesn't have the hooks in and Leifsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (7) Leifsson#T7#
Leifsson won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment.
Leifsson trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Leifsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Jhit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leifsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (7) Leifsson#T8#
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Al Jhit trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #T9#
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#T10##SUB#
Al Jhit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leifsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leifsson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (9) Leifsson
Leifsson forces his way into half guard.
Leifsson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (12) Leifsson
Leifsson is stalling here but it's allowed Al Jhit to get half guard.
#T11#
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Leifsson sits in half guard.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.
Leifsson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (15) Leifsson
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson taking a break here but Al Jhit is having none of it and regains half guard.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#T12#
Leifsson trying to mount his opponent but Al Jhit defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Jhit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Leifsson defends easily.
#SUB#
Al Jhit has an active guard here but Leifsson has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13#
Leifsson moves into full mount! Al Jhit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (18) Leifsson
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Leifsson pushes him away.
Al Jhit is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Leifsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson wins on points by 18 to 8.
An out of breath Skjoldr Leifsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 54
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 31 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leifsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Fiachna tries to keep at a distance but Leifsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fiachna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fiachna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leifsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Fiachna gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna stalling.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #T1#
Fiachna trying to control from half guard but Leifsson is working away.
Leifsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiachna is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now. #T2#
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.
Fiachna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Fiachna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leifsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiachna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Fiachna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Leifsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiachna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Fiachna
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.#T5#
Fiachna trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Fiachna is fighting to break Leifsson's control of his arms but Leifsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leifsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Fiachna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiachna trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Leifsson looking to control.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna stays in close to Leifsson's body and controls the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Fiachna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna is just content to waste time from the top position. Leifsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna content to stall in guard here.
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Fiachna passes Leifsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for submissions but instead, Leifsson has regained full guard.
Fiachna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leifsson is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Leifsson has his hands on Fiachna's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#T12#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Leifsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leifsson is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Fiachna is just content to waste time from the top position. Leifsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Fiachna passes Leifsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiachna prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Fiachna is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy.
Leifsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 4 to 2.
An out of breath Darragh Fiachna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 53
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 34 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Al Jhit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL2#
Leifsson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Al Jhit gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leifsson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is looking to advance position but Leifsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Leifsson
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Leifsson trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it. #T1#
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Jhit reaches up to try and control the position but Leifsson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Al Jhit rolls and tries to escape and now Leifsson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (7) Leifsson
Leifsson has the hooks in. Al Jhit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Al Jhit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Al Jhit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Leifsson tries to keep control of the position but Al Jhit is staying busy.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Al Jhit is controlling Leifsson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (7) Leifsson
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit postures up.
#T3#
Leifsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leifsson controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself. #T4#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Al Jhit postures up.
Leifsson is controlling Al Jhit's posture.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit lying in Leifsson's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Leifsson decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Al Jhit taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Our winner, Skjoldr Leifsson, 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:
Bots de Garra 52
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leifsson stops a takedown attempt from Bennett.
Bennett gets underhooks to prevent Leifsson's takedown attempt.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bennett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Bennett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leifsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Leifsson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (2) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leifsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leifsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson controlling the position from side mount.
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leifsson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bennett! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (8) Leifsson
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Leifsson looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett regains half guard.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position.
Bennett tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leifsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bennett has a hand on Leifsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Leifsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (11) Leifsson
Leifsson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Leifsson maintains control.#T4#
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (2) vs (14) Leifsson
A lull in the action here.
Bennett tries to break free.
Leifsson is looking to control Bennett but Bennett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Leifsson doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (14) Leifsson
Bennett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leifsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (16) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leifsson escapes and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (19) Leifsson
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Bennett is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Bennett gets back to half guard.
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leifsson content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (22) Leifsson#T6#
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Leifsson controls the position from side control.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Leifsson takes a little break here. Bennett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #T8#
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Leifsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bennett tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Bennett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking for subs from the bottom but Leifsson mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (25) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control but Bennett is having none of it. #T10#
Bennett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Leifsson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (28) Leifsson#SUB2#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bennett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Leifsson is trying to stick to Bennett's back but Bennett is turning into Leifsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leifsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bennett. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (28) Leifsson
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leifsson holds on and takes a little breather. #T11##SUB#
Bennett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leifsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leifsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leifsson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (6) vs (32) Leifsson
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson controls the position from side control.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#T12#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bennett is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bennett with the active half guard here but Leifsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (6) vs (35) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Bennett is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Leifsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leifsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson wins on points by 35 to 6.
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 51
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Curls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curls with the counter takedown but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curls with the counter takedown but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Curls keeps the fight on the outside.
Curls changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Leifsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leifsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leifsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Curls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Curls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Curls successfully pulls guard.
Curls has Leifsson pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Curls working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leifsson won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Leifsson is looking to advance position but Curls has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Curls
Leifsson is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
Curls is stalling here but it's allowed Leifsson to get half guard.
Leifsson wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Curls is controlling the pace.
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Curls
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Leifsson is proving a slippery customer.
Leifsson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (4) Curls
Curls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Curls works his way to full guard. Good work.
Curls has Leifsson pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Leifsson pushing down on Curls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leifsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Curls is pulling down on Leifsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Leifsson, at least for the moment.
Curls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (5) vs (6) Curls
Curls advances to half guard. #T7#
Leifsson is not content to let Curls control the position.
Curls prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Curls is taking a breather. Leifsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Curls is looking to advance position but Leifsson won't allow it.
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8##SUB2#
Curls seems to be looking for submissions.
Leifsson is looking to improve his position.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T9#
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.
Curls is trying to control the action in half guard but Leifsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leifsson gets back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Leifsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11##SUB#
Leifsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Curls has passed into half guard!
Curls trying to pass the guard but Leifsson defending well.
Leifsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Leifsson trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (9) Curls
Well,Leifsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Leifsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls controlling his opponent.
Leifsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Leifsson wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Leifsson is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Curls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Curls prevents Leifsson from getting the reversal.
Curls controlling from the full mount.
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leifsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 9 to 5.
Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 50
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Lynn has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lynn is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Lynn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynn. #SUB#
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leifsson is pressing down on Lynn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing that Lynn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Lynn preventing the sweep.
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lynn has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lynn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (2) Leifsson#SUB#
Lynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Leifsson passes into half guard.
Leifsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lynn tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back.
Lynn is looking to improve his position.
Lynn is refusing to be controlled, as Leifsson sits in half guard.
Lynn wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Leifsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Lynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynn.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lynn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leifsson trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Leifsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leifsson trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Leifsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Leifsson trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lynn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leifsson stacks Lynn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Lynn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Leifsson trying to control the position but Lynn is working away.
Lynn is letting Leifsson control him for a moment.
Leifsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Lynn is trying to get back to half guard.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Lynn tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Leifsson controls the position.
Lynn tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Lynn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (4) vs (5) Leifsson#SUB#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynn.
#SUB#
Lynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Lynn eventually gives up the hold.
Leifsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB#
Lynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Lynn eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #SUB#
Lynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Leifsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leifsson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (4) vs (7) Leifsson#T8##SUB#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lynn has his foot on Leifsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leifsson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lynn is looking for a triangle but Leifsson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lynn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leifsson passes into half guard.
Lynn is breathing heavily.
Leifsson controlling the action here.
Lynn gets full guard.#T9##SUB#
Lynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leifsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Lynn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leifsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Leifsson prevents Lynn from improving his position.#SUB#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn wants to sweep but Leifsson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (4) vs (10) Leifsson
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leifsson taking a breather here.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Lynn is working away.
Lynn is looking to reverse the position.
Lynn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lynn is not content to let Leifsson control the position.#T11#
Lynn tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson not doing much here.
Leifsson prevents Lynn from improving his position.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Lynn defending well. #T12#
Lynn is refusing to be controlled, as Leifsson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lynn looking for a kimura from the bottom but Leifsson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (4) vs (13) Leifsson
Lynn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lynn is in trouble now - Leifsson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (4) vs (16) Leifsson
Leifsson controlling from the full mount.
Lynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Lynn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lynn wants to sweep but Leifsson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (4) vs (19) Leifsson
Leifsson taking a breather here.
Leifsson wants to control but Lynn is keeping him busy.
Lynn is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Lynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leifsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lynn works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson wins on points by 19 to 4.
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 49
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Leifsson instigates a clinch.
Bennett is trying to drag Leifsson to the mat but Leifsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bennett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Bennett stops a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Bennett goes for a takedown attempt but Leifsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Leifsson has closed the distance and engaged Bennett in a clinch.
Bennett wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Leifsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leifsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bennett pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bennett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson won't allow Bennett to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leifsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bennett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leifsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leifsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leifsson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (2) vs (4) Leifsson
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Bennett gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Leifsson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (7) Leifsson
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Leifsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (10) Leifsson
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #T4#
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Bennett is a slippery customer.
Well, if Leifsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson prevents Bennett from improving his position.#SUB#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Leifsson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (13) Leifsson#T5#
Leifsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bennett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Bennett seems a little lost for a moment, as Leifsson dominates the positioning.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leifsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leifsson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (16) Leifsson
Bennett tries to bench press Leifsson off him but Leifsson keeps the position.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Bennett regains half guard.
Leifsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Leifsson seems content to control.
Leifsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (19) Leifsson
Leifsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.
Leifsson prevents Bennett from getting the reversal.
Leifsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bennett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bennett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (19) Leifsson
Leifsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (21) Leifsson#T9##SUB#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leifsson has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Leifsson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (24) Leifsson
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson just content to control the position.
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bennett is in trouble now - Leifsson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (27) Leifsson
Leifsson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (30) Leifsson
Bennett is really stuck here.
Bennett breaks Leifsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (30) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leifsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leifsson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (32) Leifsson#T10##SUB#
Bennett working for submissions but it's allowed Leifsson to get to half guard.
Leifsson controlling the action here. #SUB#
Bennett looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Leifsson pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (6) vs (35) Leifsson
Bennett tries to improve his position but instead Leifsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (6) vs (38) Leifsson
Leifsson doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (8) vs (38) Leifsson
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Leifsson controls Bennett momentarily but Bennett frees himself.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Bennett trying to move into half guard but instead Leifsson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (8) vs (40) Leifsson
Leifsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #T12##SUB#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leifsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leifsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Leifsson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (8) vs (43) Leifsson#T13#
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett is being controlled here.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Leifsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bennett will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
A lull in the action here.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Leifsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson moves into full mount! Bennett won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (8) vs (46) Leifsson
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson wins on points by 46 to 8.
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 48
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Curls stuffs the takedown.
Curls tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.
Leifsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curls with the counter takedown but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Leifsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curls drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leifsson defends it well.
Leifsson has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Curls counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Curls
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Curls stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Curls
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leifsson, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Leifsson gets back to half guard.
Leifsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Curls from advancing to side control.
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Leifsson defends it.
Curls trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Leifsson is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Curls is now in half guard.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curls's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (5) Curls#T3##SUB#
Curls is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
Curls is in bad spot here.
Leifsson not allowing Curls to control his hands.
Curls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leifsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Curls manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leifsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily. #T5##SUB2#
Curls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson slips nicely into half guard.
Curls is not content to let Leifsson control the position.#T7#
Leifsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well.
Curls wants to sweep but Leifsson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (7) vs (5) Curls#T8#
Leifsson taking a break here but Curls is having none of it and regains half guard.
Leifsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Leifsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Curls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Curls trying to get back to full guard but Leifsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (10) vs (5) Curls#T9##SUB#
Leifsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Curls is now in Leifsson's guard. A big mistake from Leifsson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (10) vs (7) Curls
Curls stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (10) vs (10) Curls
Leifsson is trying to escape the position but Curls is controlling the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T10#
Leifsson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Curls tries for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson tries to buck Curls off but Curls is having none of it.#T11##SUB2#
Curls swings around for an armbar but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (12) vs (10) Curls
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Leifsson preventing the sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls controls Leifsson momentarily but Leifsson frees himself.
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there. #T12#
Leifsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Leifsson preventing the sweep.
Leifsson passes Curls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leifsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson is stalling here. Curls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leifsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (12) vs (14) Curls#T13#
Curls trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (12) vs (16) Curls
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Curls moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leifsson has worked his arm free - good work by Leifsson!
Leifsson is trying to control Curls's posture but Curls avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Curls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 16 to 12.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 47
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 43 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel dives in for a single leg takedown but Leifsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Leifsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diesel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Leifsson instigates a clinch.
Diesel prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Diesel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leifsson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leifsson 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.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T2#
Leifsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leifsson for as long as he can get away with.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #T4#
Leifsson trying to control here.
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Leifsson is looking to improve his position.
Leifsson trying to control here.
#T5#
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel is keen to just control but Leifsson is a slippery customer.
Leifsson trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Leifsson is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leifsson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T7##SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Leifsson trying to control here.
#T9#
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leifsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel controlling the action here.#T10#
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position. #SUB#
Diesel swings around for an armbar but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (11) vs (2) Leifsson
Diesel wants to hit a sweep here but Leifsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (5) Leifsson#T11#
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Leifsson is still trying to improve position.
Leifsson content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel wants to control but Leifsson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (8) Leifsson
Diesel is not content to let Leifsson control the position. #T13#
Diesel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Leifsson prevents Diesel from improving his position.#T14#
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leifsson looking to pass the guard.
Diesel wants to hit a sweep here but Leifsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (11) Leifsson
Diesel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Diesel gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Diesel takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 46
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Okoye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okoye shoots in but no luck this time.
Okoye fails with a takedown attempt.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikemba Okoye.
Okoye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Okoye looks for a takedown but Leifsson sprawls well.#CL#
Leifsson moves into the clinch.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Okoye is trying to pull guard but Leifsson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Okoye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leifsson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Okoye prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Okoye manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leifsson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (3) vs (0) Okoye
The referee asks Leifsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leifsson prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Okoye is looking for a sweep.
Okoye sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leifsson trying to control the pace.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Okoye is defending the position.
Leifsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okoye! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (6) vs (0) Okoye
Leifsson controlling his opponent.
Okoye tries to improve his position but instead Leifsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (9) vs (0) Okoye#T2#
Leifsson has the hooks in. Okoye is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Okoye is still trying to improve position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Okoye felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A lull in the action here.
Okoye is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Okoye is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Okoye knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Okoye for a finish.
Okoye is trying to break free.
#T3#
Okoye keeps trying to improve his position.
Okoye manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leifsson's guard. Nice work there by Okoye.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (9) vs (2) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leifsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (11) vs (2) Okoye
Leifsson is stalling in the full guard.
Leifsson preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Leifsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leifsson has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted.
Leifsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Okoye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Okoye working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leifsson has passed into half guard!
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Leifsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Okoye. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (14) vs (2) Okoye
Okoye sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Okoye wants to get back to full guard but Leifsson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (17) vs (2) Okoye
Leifsson trying to control the position but Okoye is working away.
Leifsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Okoye's shoulder. That is not cool.
Okoye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Okoye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leifsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Okoye's shoulder. That is not cool.
Okoye is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Okoye being controlled for a moment.
Okoye is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoye keeps working.
Okoye tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Okoye is working away.
Okoye is looking to reverse the position.
Okoye is letting Leifsson control him for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Okoye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okoye is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Okoye defending well.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoye keeps working.
Leifsson slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Okoye wants to get back to full guard.
Leifsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okoye! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (20) vs (2) Okoye
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Okoye tries to improve his position but Leifsson has taken his back! Leifsson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Okoye tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Leifsson pushes Okoye away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 45
Date: May 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Leifsson gets caught flat footed, as Al Jhit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for subs off his back but Leifsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Al Jhit wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leifsson prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leifsson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Al Jhit tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Al Jhit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (5) Leifsson
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Leifsson is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leifsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit pushes down on Leifsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leifsson trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
#T5#
Al Jhit wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit is looking to stall here but Leifsson recovers full guard.
Al Jhit passes Leifsson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Leifsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Al Jhit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (5) Leifsson
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working. #T7##SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leifsson is trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit controlling the position.
Al Jhit tries to move to mount but Leifsson blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
Leifsson tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position.
Leifsson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leifsson is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard. #T9#
Al Jhit advances to half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit trying to control the pace.
Al Jhit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Leifsson trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
#SUB#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard but Al Jhit has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (5) Leifsson#T12#
The referee asks Al Jhit politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Al Jhit prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leifsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Al Jhit's guard! Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (7) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit has control of Leifsson's left arm, preventing Leifsson from doing any damage.
Leifsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Leifsson in close.
Al Jhit is really struggling to control Leifsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up. #T14#
Al Jhit has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leifsson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (10) Leifsson
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Al Jhit gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 44
Date: May 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev clinches.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown.
Kamenev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kamenev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leifsson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leifsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Kamenev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#T1#
Leifsson trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leifsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev is pressing down on Leifsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#T2#
Kamenev pulls Leifsson in to control the position.
Leifsson stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.
Leifsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leifsson trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T3#
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T4#
Leifsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamenev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leifsson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Leifsson wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Kamenev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leifsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamenev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Leifsson is staying active.
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't.
Leifsson taking a breather here.
Kamenev gets back to half guard.#T6#
Leifsson controlling the action here.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position.
Leifsson prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#T7#
Kamenev wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy.
Leifsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamenev is staying active underneath Leifsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg. #T8#
Leifsson content to control rather than advance.
Leifsson is stalling here. Kamenev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leifsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kamenev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (5) vs (6) Kamenev
Leifsson is looking to reverse the position.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson prevents Kamenev from moving into mount. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leifsson tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev taking a breather here.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Leifsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Leifsson blocks the move with his legs. #T11#
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kamenev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leifsson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (5) vs (8) Kamenev
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Kamenev trying to control but Leifsson is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leifsson is looking to get to half guard.
Kamenev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Leifsson is holding on tight.
#T13#
Kamenev tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leifsson is looking to escape.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Leifsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Leifsson can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but Leifsson doesn't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 8 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 42
Date: May 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Terrorelli tries to keep at a distance but Leifsson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Terrorelli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leifsson uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leifsson escapes and throws Terrorelli's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (3) vs (0) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is trying to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson prevents Terrorelli from improving his position.#T1#
Terrorelli is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Terrorelli is looking to improve his position.
Terrorelli wants to get back to full guard but Leifsson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (6) vs (0) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Leifsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Terrorelli is defending well.
Terrorelli gets back to half guard.#T2#
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Leifsson is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Terrorelli is staying active underneath Leifsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Terrorelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Terrorelli is looking to get back to full guard here but Leifsson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (9) vs (0) Terrorelli
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Terrorelli tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Leifsson wants to control but Terrorelli is keeping him busy. #T4#
Terrorelli is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Terrorelli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (9) vs (2) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Terrorelli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leifsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
Terrorelli is looking to pass into half guard but Leifsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leifsson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (11) vs (2) Terrorelli
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrorelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Terrorelli 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.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Terrorelli keeps moving.
Terrorelli wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a triangle here but Leifsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (14) vs (2) Terrorelli
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working. #T6#
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep.
Terrorelli is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Leifsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Terrorelli will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Terrorelli is working away.
Terrorelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Terrorelli keeps trying to improve his position.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working.
Terrorelli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leifsson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (14) vs (6) Terrorelli
Leifsson controlling Terrorelli 's hands. #SUB2#
Leifsson fending off the submission attempt from Terrorelli. #SUB2#
Terrorelli is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Leifsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T8#
Terrorelli is trying to stick to Leifsson's back but Leifsson is turning into Terrorelli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Terrorelli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Leifsson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (16) vs (6) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for a guillotine here but Leifsson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leifsson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (19) vs (6) Terrorelli
Terrorelli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Terrorelli tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg.
Leifsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Terrorelli! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (22) vs (6) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is controlling an arm, preventing Leifsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T9#
Leifsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Leifsson is looking to work his way around to Terrorelli's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Terrorelli is trying desperately to improve position.
Terrorelli is trying to reverse the position but instead Leifsson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (25) vs (6) Terrorelli
You can see the frustration on Terrorelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leifsson keeps control of the position easily here as Terrorelli tries to buck him off.
Leifsson has the hooks in. Terrorelli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Leifsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Terrorelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leifsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Terrorelli is in bad spot here.
Leifsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Terrorelli pushed the leg off.
Leifsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Leifsson is hanging on to Terrorelli's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Leifsson biding his time, controlling Terrorelli.
Terrorelli staying busy and making it hard for Leifsson to control.
Terrorelli rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leifsson is looking to advance position but Terrorelli won't allow it. #SUB2#
Terrorelli with the active half guard here but Leifsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (28) vs (6) Terrorelli
Terrorelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Terrorelli is still trying to improve position.
Terrorelli being controlled for a moment. #T12#
Terrorelli tries to improve position but can't.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Terrorelli is working away.
Leifsson is really struggling to control Terrorelli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Terrorelli trying to remain calm as Leifsson controls from the top position.
Terrorelli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Terrorelli defending well. #T13#
Terrorelli wants to get back to full guard.
Leifsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Terrorelli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Terrorelli looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leifsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Terrorelli works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for subs off his back but Leifsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Terrorelli looks winded!
Terrorelli wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Leifsson is trying to control. Terrorelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Leifsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Terrorelli sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leifsson controlling the pace.
Terrorelli tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leifsson in particular looking to stall.
Leifsson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Terrorelli! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (31) vs (6) Terrorelli
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 31 to 6.
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson 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:
Bots de Garra 41
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 52 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Leifsson rushes Pavlov and presses him up against the ropes.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown.
Leifsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Pavlov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leifsson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov 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.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.#T1#
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leifsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Leifsson looking to control.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #T4#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #T5#
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is looking to pass into half guard but Leifsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leifsson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov 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.#T6#
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Leifsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T7#
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Leifsson is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Leifsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Leifsson controlling Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pavlov stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (2) vs (7) Pavlov
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face as Pavlov controls the position. #T10#
Leifsson is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Leifsson is working away.
Pavlov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leifsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leifsson prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Leifsson is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Leifsson is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Leifsson is working away.
Leifsson tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.#T12#
Pavlov trying to control the position but Leifsson is working away.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Leifsson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pavlov.
Well,Leifsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #T13#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Leifsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Leifsson has moved into half guard.
Pavlov keeping control of the position. #T14#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Leifsson is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leifsson looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov 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:
Bots de Garra 40
Date: May 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Leifsson as Fiachna shoots in.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darragh Fiachna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Leifsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leifsson wants a takedown.
Leifsson has Fiachna pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fiachna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fiachna has Leifsson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Leifsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fiachna goes for a takedown attempt but Leifsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darragh Fiachna.#CL#
Leifsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Leifsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fiachna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leifsson is pressed up against the ropes. Fiachna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leifsson down to the mat. Leifsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Leifsson as Fiachna shoots in.
Leifsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiachna defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leifsson defends well and Fiachna ends up having to push Leifsson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Leifsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson is working for takedown but Fiachna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leifsson can't get the takedown.
Fiachna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leifsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Leifsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fiachna's waist but Fiachna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leifsson off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fiachna or perhaps it was just good defense by Leifsson, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Fiachna scores with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna looks winded!
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but Fiachna is proving a slippery customer.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Leifsson controlling the position.
Fiachna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there.
Leifsson pushing down on Fiachna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leifsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Leifsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fiachna is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leifsson. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Leifsson gets back to half guard.
Fiachna trying to control from half guard but Leifsson is working away. #SUB2#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Leifsson is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna trying to mount his opponent but Leifsson defends it.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Fiachna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T6#
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (2) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Leifsson is squirming around nicely.
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leifsson wants to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.#T7#
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Leifsson is squirming around nicely.
Leifsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiachna looking to control but Leifsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leifsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiachna wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy. #T8#
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Leifsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leifsson is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Fiachna controlling the action here.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Fiachna is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna trying to control the pace.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Leifsson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Fiachna not doing much here.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Leifsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11##SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson gets back to full guard.
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiachna looking to sit in guard and control but Leifsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna has Leifsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Leifsson forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Leifsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiachna has a hand on Leifsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Leifsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (7) vs (10) Fiachna
Leifsson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Leifsson looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Leifsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Leifsson avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.
Fiachna prevents Leifsson from taking his back.#T14#
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.
Leifsson tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away. #SUB#
Leifsson has control of Fiachna's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fiachna regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fiachna bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (7) vs (12) Fiachna
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 12 to 7.
Darragh Fiachna 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:
Bots de Garra 39
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Curls as Leifsson shoots in.#CL2#
Curls closes the distance and clinches.
Curls stops a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Curls is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Leifsson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Curls is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Leifsson to the mat. Leifsson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Curls
Leifsson is controlling Curls's posture.
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Curls is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leifsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leifsson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Curls
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curls throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leifsson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (2) Curls
Curls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Curls manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (5) vs (4) Curls#SUB2#
Curls is working for a submission of some sort.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Leifsson is defending the position. #SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Curls.
#SUB2#
Curls is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Curls prevents Leifsson from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Curls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Curls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Curls moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (7) Curls#SUB2#
Curls swings around for an armbar but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (7) vs (7) Curls
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Leifsson 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. #SUB2#
Curls looking for subs off his back but Leifsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Leifsson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it. #SUB2#
Curls with the active half guard here but Leifsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (10) vs (7) Curls
Leifsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Curls is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leifsson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T5#
Curls is trying to get back to half guard.
Curls is still trying to improve position.
Curls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Curls actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Curls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Curls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leifsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Leifsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (13) vs (7) Curls
Curls tries to reverse the position but Leifsson maintains control.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely.
Curls is trying to escape the mount.
Leifsson content just to control the position here.
Curls is looking to get to half guard.
Curls tries to improve his position but instead Leifsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (16) vs (7) Curls
A lull in the action here.
#T8#
Curls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Curls is looking to improve his position but Leifsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Leifsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leifsson controlling from mount.
Curls is looking to improve his position but Leifsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Leifsson looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Curls slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Curls tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
Leifsson is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Leifsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Leifsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Curls looking for subs from the bottom but Leifsson mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (19) vs (7) Curls#T11#
Curls working to try and regain half guard.
Curls is trying to reverse the position but instead Leifsson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (22) vs (7) Curls
Leifsson has good solid back control here.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
Curls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Curls looks winded!
What can Curls do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Curls is trying to break free.
Curls is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Leifsson is trying to stick to Curls's back but Curls is turning into Leifsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leifsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Curls. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (22) vs (9) Curls
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Curls advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Leifsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Curls from advancing to side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson moves into full guard.
Curls trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leifsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (24) vs (9) Curls
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Curls working for submissions but it's allowed Leifsson to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Curls looking for a kimura from the bottom but Leifsson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (27) vs (9) Curls
Leifsson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T14#
Leifsson is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Curls tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Curls sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Curls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Curls has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leifsson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (30) vs (9) Curls
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 30 to 9.
An out of breath Skjoldr Leifsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 38
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lynn. #CL#
Leifsson has Lynn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lynn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leifsson is trying to drag Lynn to the mat but Lynn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Lynn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leifsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lynn stops a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leifsson wants a takedown.
Leifsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Lynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lynn is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Lynn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Leifsson is trying to keep an underhook but Lynn manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Lynn
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lynn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB2#
Lynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leifsson is trying to maintain the position but Lynn is very close to passing his half guard.
Leifsson is controlling Lynn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Leifsson is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Lynn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##SUB2#
Lynn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynn. #SUB2#
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Leifsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynn is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leifsson's guard.
Leifsson gets full guard.
Lynn is looking to advance position but Leifsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Lynn
Lynn is trying to escape the mount.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Lynn is squirming around nicely.
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn is squirming around, avoiding Leifsson's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Lynn is trying desperately to improve position.
Leifsson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lynn to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (7) vs (2) Lynn
Lynn rolls, trying to escape but Leifsson keeps control of the position.
Leifsson trying to control.
Lynn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Leifsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Lynn right now.
Lynn breaks Leifsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (7) vs (4) Lynn
Lynn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is defending well. #SUB2#
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynn. #T5#
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
Leifsson gets full guard.
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynn stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (7) vs (7) Lynn
Lynn working away.#SUB2#
Lynn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leifsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lynn but great work by Leifsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (11) vs (7) Lynn
Lynn is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Leifsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working.
Leifsson controlling the position from side mount.
Lynn tries to improve position but can't.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lynn tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
The referee asks Leifsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leifsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lynn is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lynn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Lynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynn regains half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Lynn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lynn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Leifsson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lynn. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (14) vs (7) Lynn
Leifsson controlling from side mount. #T9#
Lynn is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn is still trying to improve position.
Lynn is not content to let Leifsson control the position. #T10#
Leifsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lynn tries to bench press Leifsson off him but Leifsson keeps the position. #T11#
Leifsson trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Lynn is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working.
Lynn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynn won't allow Leifsson to pass to mount.
Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Lynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but Lynn is working away.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working. #SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn looks winded!
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB#
Leifsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leifsson. #SUB2#
Lynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Lynn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Leifsson pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (17) vs (7) Lynn
Lynn regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Leifsson seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
A relieved looking Skjoldr Leifsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 36
Date: May 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
White Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leifsson to the ground. White Jr is now in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leifsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leifsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leifsson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) White Jr
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
White Jr is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White Jr is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
White Jr is letting Leifsson control him for a moment.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (4) White Jr
Leifsson tries to roll over but White Jr keeps him under control.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White Jr to get the leverage. #T1#
Leifsson won't allow White Jr to pass to mount.
Leifsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White Jr is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
White Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White Jr to get the leverage.
Leifsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leifsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White Jr is working away from the top position though.
Leifsson is pressing down on White Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leifsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leifsson controls White Jr momentarily but White Jr frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
White Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leifsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leifsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leifsson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (8) vs (4) White Jr
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
White Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leifsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson is keen to just control but White Jr is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson is looking to advance position but White Jr won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson controlling the action here.
Leifsson uses his free foot to push down on White Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (11) vs (4) White Jr
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
White Jr tries to improve his position but instead Leifsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (14) vs (4) White Jr#SUB#
Leifsson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
White Jr tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
White Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leifsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy White Jr right now.
Leifsson is trying to stick to White Jr's back but White Jr is turning into Leifsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leifsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by White Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (14) vs (6) White Jr
Leifsson 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.#SUB2#
White Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leifsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leifsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leifsson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (18) vs (6) White Jr
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face as Leifsson controls the position. #T5#
White Jr is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Leifsson dominates the positioning.
White Jr sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold.
Leifsson is trying to control. White Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB2#
White Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leifsson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (21) vs (6) White Jr
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Leifsson is staying tight to White Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
White Jr tries to improve position but can't.
White Jr is still trying to improve position.
Leifsson taking a breather here.
White Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T7##SUB#
Leifsson is trying to get an arm triangle but White Jr is defending well.
White Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leifsson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (24) vs (6) White Jr
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
White Jr has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (27) vs (6) White Jr#T8#
Leifsson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of White Jr's body.
White Jr is really stuck here.
Leifsson is trying to stick to White Jr's back but White Jr is turning into Leifsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leifsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by White Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (27) vs (8) White Jr
Leifsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (29) vs (8) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leifsson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (32) vs (8) White Jr#T9#
White Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leifsson manages to capitalize on a mistake by White Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (35) vs (8) White Jr
I really don't envy White Jr right now.
White Jr looks winded!
Leifsson biding his time, controlling White Jr.
White Jr tries to break free.
Good control from Leifsson.#SUB#
White Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
#T10#
White Jr tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
White Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
White Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Leifsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, White Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson is hanging on to White Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Leifsson biding his time, looking for the opening.
White Jr can't escape the position.
#T11#
Leifsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Leifsson controlling the position well here. White Jr rolled but Leifsson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
White Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
White Jr prevents Leifsson from getting a body triangle.
Leifsson biding his time, looking for the opening.
White Jr is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Leifsson is persistently looking for the submission but White Jr is defending it well.
White Jr tries to break free.
#T12#
Leifsson is looking to control White Jr but White Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing White Jr from escaping the position.
Leifsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
White Jr prevents Leifsson from getting a body triangle.
What can White Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
White Jr tries to escape the position.
White Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leifsson.
White Jr is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for the choke from the back position but White Jr is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leifsson controlling the position well here. White Jr rolled but Leifsson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing White Jr from escaping the position.
#T14##SUB#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, White Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Leifsson controlling well, preventing White Jr from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
White Jr tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
White Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 35 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 34
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 37 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leifsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diesel somewhat.
Leifsson tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leifsson but Leifsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Leifsson rushes Diesel and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Leifsson is trying to drag Diesel to the mat but Diesel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD2#
Diesel tightens his grip and picks Leifsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Leifsson manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Diesel
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Leifsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Diesel postures up.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Diesel is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Leifsson is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Leifsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Diesel prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Diesel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Leifsson's thigh. Leifsson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving. #T3#
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Diesel#T4#
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is trying to keep Leifsson in close.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel 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.#T5#
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Leifsson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leifsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Leifsson, not yet. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (4) Diesel
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leifsson forces his way into half guard.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Leifsson is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leifsson is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now. #T8#
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Leifsson tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is pressing down on Leifsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leifsson trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T9#
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Leifsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (4) vs (9) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but Leifsson is defending well.
Diesel wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy.
Leifsson tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position. #T11#
Leifsson stops Diesel from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diesel moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (4) vs (11) Diesel
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Leifsson to control.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Leifsson wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#SUB2#
Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Leifsson tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.#T14#
Leifsson is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 11 to 4.
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Kurt Diesel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 33
Date: May 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Zabit Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hussein rushes Leifsson and presses him up against the ropes.
Hussein tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Leifsson wants the takedown. Hussein is fighting it off but Leifsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hussein's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (0) Hussein
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson stands and throws Hussein's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (0) Hussein
Hussein sneaks back into half guard.
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hussein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hussein tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Leifsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leifsson has managed to get both his arms back between Hussein's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hussein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leifsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Hussein keeps moving.
Hussein is trying to keep Leifsson in close.
#T2#
Leifsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hussein manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (5) vs (2) Hussein
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hussein is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hussein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leifsson is pressing down on Hussein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Hussein tries to pass.
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Leifsson wants to sweep here but Hussein controlling him for the moment.
Leifsson is trying to keep Hussein in close.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.
Leifsson is trying to keep Hussein in close.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (7) vs (2) Hussein
Our spies down at at Convicted Top Team inform us that Hussein has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leifsson pushing down on Hussein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leifsson controlling the action here.
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but Hussein is working away. #T5#
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Hussein is having none of it.
Leifsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hussein is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hussein is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Hussein defending well.
Leifsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (10) vs (2) Hussein
Hussein is trying desperately to improve position.
Leifsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hussein is desperately trying to improve his position but Leifsson has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Leifsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leifsson prevents Hussein from getting the reversal.
Hussein is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hussein working to try and regain half guard.
Leifsson controlling from the full mount.
Leifsson tries to control but Hussein wriggling away. #T9#
Leifsson wants to control the action but instead Hussein gets a body lock and reverses into Leifsson's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (10) vs (4) Hussein
Hussein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leifsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hussein wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Leifsson controls Hussein momentarily but Hussein frees himself. #T10#
Hussein preventing the sweep.
Hussein being controlled here momentarily.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hussein won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here. #T11#
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (12) vs (4) Hussein
Hussein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leifsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Hussein gets back to full guard.
Hussein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Hussein is keeping the position.
Hussein is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up. #T13#
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hussein trying to keep a closed guard but Leifsson is proving a slippery customer.
Hussein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hussein, not yet.
Leifsson advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hussein with the active half guard here but Leifsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (15) vs (4) Hussein
Hussein is not content to let Leifsson control the position. #T14#
Hussein is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussein tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson 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:
Bots de Garra 32
Date: May 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rishkinov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leifsson wants a takedown.
Leifsson looking for a takedown.
Leifsson tries for a takedown but Rishkinov manages to get underhooks.
Serhey Rishkinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skjoldr Leifsson.#TD#
Rishkinov has Leifsson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rishkinov pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Leifsson tumbling to the mat - Rishkinov dives into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rishkinov (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rishkinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving. #T1#
Rishkinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rishkinov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (0) Leifsson
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Rishkinov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rishkinov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leifsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Rishkinov wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Rishkinov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leifsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rishkinov's guard! Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (5) Leifsson
Rishkinov gets back to half guard.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Rishkinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leifsson in particular looking to stall.
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leifsson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (8) Leifsson
Rishkinov tries to improve position but can't.
Rishkinov is not content to let Leifsson control the position. #T4#
Rishkinov is looking to reverse the position.
Rishkinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov wants to control but Leifsson postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Rishkinov sneaks back into half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Leifsson is trying to control. Rishkinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leifsson moves into full mount! Rishkinov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (11) Leifsson
Leifsson prevents Rishkinov from getting the reversal.
Rishkinov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rishkinov tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#T6#
Rishkinov is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Rishkinov is a slippery customer.
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leifsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rishkinov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Leifsson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (14) Leifsson#T7#
Rishkinov wants to hold on but Leifsson pushes him away.
Rishkinov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rishkinov (5) vs (17) Leifsson
Leifsson is hanging on to Rishkinov's back as he tries to escape.
Rishkinov prevents Leifsson from getting a body triangle.
Leifsson keeps control of the position as Rishkinov tries to break free.
Good control from Leifsson.
Well, with Leifsson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rishkinov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T8#
Rishkinov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leifsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Leifsson keeps control of the position as Rishkinov tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
Rishkinov is trying to break free.
Rishkinov staying busy and making it hard for Leifsson to control.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Rishkinov from escaping the position.
Leifsson is not going to allow Rishkinov to sit and survive in this position.
Will Leifsson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rishkinov is really stuck here.
Leifsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T10#
I really don't envy Rishkinov right now.
Leifsson tries to keep control of the position but Rishkinov is staying busy.
Leifsson gets his hands free as Rishkinov looks to control.
I would not like to be Rishkinov right now.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Rishkinov from escaping the position.
Leifsson has good solid back control here. #T11#
Rishkinov prevents Leifsson from getting a body triangle.
Leifsson is hanging on to Rishkinov's back as he tries to escape.
Rishkinov trying to control the position but Leifsson manages to sink in the hooks.
Rishkinov is trying to break free.
Leifsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rishkinov doesn't escape.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Leifsson just sinks the hooks in. #T12##SUB2#
Leifsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Leifsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rishkinov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Rishkinov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to keep control of the position but Rishkinov is staying busy.
Rishkinov is in bad spot here.
Leifsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Rishkinov pushed the leg off. #T13#
Rishkinov is trying to break free.
Leifsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rishkinov doesn't escape.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Rishkinov from escaping the position.
Leifsson gets his hands free as Rishkinov looks to control. #SUB2#
Leifsson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rishkinov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rishkinov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rishkinov is controlling an arm, preventing Leifsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rishkinov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson wins on points by 17 to 5.
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Serhey Rishkinov had this to say: 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 31
Date: May 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Leifsson clinches. #TD#
Okoye decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Okoye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leifsson defends well.
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoye looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoye, not yet.
Okoye has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leifsson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (3) Leifsson
Okoye is looking for a sweep.
Okoye seems a little lost for a moment, as Leifsson dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoye keeps working.
Okoye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Okoye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoye tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Okoye manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leifsson in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Leifsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Okoye works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leifsson pushes down on Okoye's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Okoye is staying active underneath Leifsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson is trying to control. Okoye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Okoye manages to get to full guard.
Okoye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there.
Leifsson stands and throws Okoye's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (6) Leifsson
Okoye seems a little lost for a moment, as Leifsson dominates the positioning.
Okoye is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leifsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Leifsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Okoye. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (9) Leifsson#T3#
Okoye is looking to reverse the position.
Okoye is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Okoye is working away.
Okoye is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Okoye gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okoye wants to get back to full guard but Leifsson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (12) Leifsson
Okoye is looking to get to half guard.
Leifsson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Okoye to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Okoye (0) vs (15) Leifsson
Okoye tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Okoye taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson 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:
Bots de Garra 30
Date: May 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ferkingstad rushes Leifsson and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Ferkingstad jumps guard.
#SUB#
Leifsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferkingstad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leifsson has Ferkingstad in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Ferkingstad#SUB#
Ferkingstad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferkingstad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferkingstad works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Leifsson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ferkingstad escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ferkingstad! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Ferkingstad
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferkingstad is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad tries to move to mount but Leifsson blocks the move with his legs.
Leifsson is not content to let Ferkingstad control the position. #T1#
Leifsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad tries for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position but Leifsson is working away. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leifsson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Leifsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferkingstad's best efforts.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leifsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leifsson.#SUB#
Ferkingstad is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Leifsson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ferkingstad is looking to defend but Leifsson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ferkingstad! Leifsson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ferkingstad taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson 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:
Bots de Garra 29
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Kamenev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (6) Kamenev
Leifsson working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leifsson is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can.
Leifsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Leifsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev controlling the pace.
Leifsson moves into full guard.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kamenev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamenev pushes down on Leifsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for subs off his back but Kamenev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Leifsson defends it. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5##SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Leifsson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamenev is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kamenev drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Kamenev off! Kamenev jumps back into Leifsson's guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kamenev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Kamenev pushing down on Leifsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (9) Kamenev
Leifsson is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leifsson's legs.
Leifsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamenev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (11) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Leifsson regains half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson with the active half guard here but Kamenev passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (14) Kamenev
Leifsson gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Leifsson is working away. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson is breathing heavily.#T10#
Kamenev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (17) Kamenev
Leifsson is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
#T11##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Leifsson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamenev.
#T12##SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well,Leifsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Leifsson is having none of it. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamenev is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Leifsson is working away. #SUB2#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Leifsson is not content to let Kamenev control the position.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#T14##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Kamenev moves into full mount! Leifsson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (20) Kamenev
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kamenev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leifsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leifsson shrugs it off.
Leifsson prevents Kamenev from taking his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 20 to 0.
Our winner, Ivan Kamenev, 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:
Bots de Garra 27
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Okoye fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leifsson sprawls well initially but Okoye persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Okoye
Leifsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Okoye wants to take a breather but Leifsson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Okoye eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Okoye wants to take a breather but Leifsson is having none of it. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Okoye wants to free his trapped foot but Leifsson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Okoye eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Okoye seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Okoye seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye wants to take a breather but Leifsson is having none of it.
Okoye moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Okoye
Leifsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (5) Okoye
Okoye wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Leifsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Okoye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okoye is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Leifsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okoye gets full guard.#SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Okoye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leifsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5##SUB#
Leifsson drops back looking for a leg! Okoye is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okoye manages to kick Leifsson off! Leifsson jumps back into Okoye's guard.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Okoye is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Okoye has his foot on Leifsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leifsson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Okoye trying to keep a closed guard but Leifsson is proving a slippery customer.
Leifsson passes Okoye's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okoye doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leifsson. #T6#
Okoye tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Okoye actively working from the bottom here.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okoye wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okoye is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for a kimura but Okoye is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7##SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work for a kimura but Okoye is defending well.
Okoye moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Leifsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Okoye working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Primal Concrete Gym inform us that Okoye has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Okoye is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Leifsson drops back looking for a leg! Okoye is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okoye manages to kick Leifsson off! Leifsson jumps back into Okoye's guard. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leifsson defends well.#T8##SUB#
Leifsson drops back looking for a leg! Okoye is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okoye manages to kick Leifsson off! Leifsson jumps back into Okoye's guard. #SUB#
Leifsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okoye looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Okoye can't keep his opponent in guard - Leifsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leifsson to get the leverage. #T9##SUB#
Leifsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Leifsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Leifsson is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Okoye actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work for a kimura but Okoye is defending well.
Leifsson is thwarting Okoye's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson is thwarting Okoye's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Leifsson seems to be working for a kimura but Okoye defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okoye tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#T11##SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Okoye actively working from the bottom here.#T12##SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leifsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Leifsson is working for a kimura but Okoye is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB#
Leifsson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leifsson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for a kimura but Okoye is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Okoye actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Okoye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14##SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okoye defends it well. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoye is concentrating on defense, preventing Leifsson from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okoye is looking to control Leifsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoye avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoye wins on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Ikemba Okoye 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:
Bots de Garra 26
Date: May 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiachna scores with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Fiachna pushes down on Leifsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Fiachna looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fiachna looking for a guillotine from mount but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Leifsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Leifsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson seems to be working for a kimura but Fiachna defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Leifsson drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Leifsson off! Leifsson jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB#
Fiachna has his foot on Leifsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leifsson works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Leifsson drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Leifsson off! Leifsson jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Leifsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (7) vs (2) Leifsson
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is defending well.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Leifsson tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.
Fiachna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiachna wants to take Leifsson's back but he can't do it this time.
Leifsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Fiachna moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (13) vs (2) Leifsson#SUB#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Leifsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in and Leifsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (4) Leifsson
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment. #T5##SUB2#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet. #SUB2#
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6#
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet. #SUB2#
Leifsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiachna 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.#SUB2#
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leifsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (15) vs (4) Leifsson
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna passes Leifsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leifsson gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Leifsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiachna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiachna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Fiachna passes Leifsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiachna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (4) Leifsson
Fiachna moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (21) vs (4) Leifsson#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Leifsson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Leifsson for a finish. #SUB#
Fiachna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leifsson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leifsson tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Leifsson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Fiachna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Fiachna!
Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, 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:
Bots de Garra 24
Date: May 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Jhit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leifsson fails with the takedown.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leifsson is trying to defend but Al Jhit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Leifsson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
#SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Leifsson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 23
Date: May 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 35 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel stuffs the takedown.
Leifsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leifsson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leifsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Diesel scores with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Diesel
Leifsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (8) Diesel
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leifsson is looking to escape. #T2#
Leifsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leifsson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leifsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (11) Diesel
Leifsson tries to improve position but can't.
Diesel trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diesel works to advance to full mount. Leifsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (13) Diesel#T5#
Leifsson regains half guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Leifsson won't allow it. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is defending well. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leifsson.#T6##SUB#
Leifsson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Diesel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Leifsson's body to avoid the submission. Leifsson has instead reached around Diesel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Leifsson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 22
Date: May 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lynn shoots in and gets a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB2#
Lynn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynn has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
Lynn stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (5) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Lynn is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Leifsson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lynn gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Leifsson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lynn lets go of the hold and Leifsson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Lynn!
An out of breath Jack Lynn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 21
Date: May 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Leifsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Okoye to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Okoye
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoye looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Leifsson pushes a forearm under Okoye's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Okoye is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 20
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Zeke Titus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Titus stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Titus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Titus (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB2#
Titus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Titus tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Titus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (5) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson manages to get back to half guard.
Titus wants to free his trapped foot but Leifsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Titus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Titus passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (8) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Titus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Leifsson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Titus (10) vs (0) Leifsson
Titus prevents Leifsson from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Leifsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Titus.
Leifsson is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Titus looking for a guillotine from mount but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Titus tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away.
Leifsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Leifsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Titus. #SUB#
Titus looking for a guillotine from mount but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leifsson is squirming around, avoiding Titus's attempts to control the action.
Leifsson tries to reverse the position but Titus maintains control.#SUB#
Titus has hold of Leifsson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leifsson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Leifsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Titus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #SUB#
Titus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Titus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Titus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Titus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (13) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson tries to bench press Titus off him but Titus keeps the position. #SUB#
Titus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leifsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Titus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Titus (15) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Leifsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Titus. #T3##SUB#
Titus is working for a guillotine from mount but Leifsson frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Titus working for a guillotine from mount but Leifsson is in no mood to give up.
Titus tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away.
Leifsson working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Titus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leifsson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Titus trying to control the position but Leifsson is working away.
Leifsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Titus pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (18) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Titus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Titus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leifsson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Leifsson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Titus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leifsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Titus tries to advance to mount but Leifsson denies him.
Leifsson is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing that Titus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Titus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leifsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leifsson sneaks back into half guard.#T5#
Titus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (21) vs (0) Leifsson
Titus is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Titus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Titus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Titus is trying to get an arm triangle but Leifsson is defending well. #SUB#
Titus tries for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson sneaks back into half guard.
Titus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leifsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6##SUB#
Titus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Titus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titus wants to pass to mount but Leifsson is defending the position. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Titus is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Titus is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Titus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Titus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Titus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8#
Titus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Titus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (24) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Titus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Titus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Titus is trying to get an arm triangle but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson tries to buck Titus off but Titus is having none of it.#T9##SUB#
Titus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Titus wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy.
Leifsson is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Titus's best efforts.
Leifsson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Titus is posturing up here but Leifsson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Titus tries to roll out but it's too tight and Titus has to tap! Slick submission there by Leifsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson 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:
Bots de Garra 19
Date: May 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahma leaves Leifsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahma slaps away a takedown attempt from Leifsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Ahma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahma lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Ahma#SUB#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
Ahma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Leifsson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass. #SUB#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ahma works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahma pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahma.
#T3##SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahma's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Ahma
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
Ahma is still trying to improve position.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Ahma preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ahma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Ahma is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
Ahma is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB#
Leifsson looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahma keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Leifsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahma is defending well though. Leifsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Leifsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahma is defending well though. Leifsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Leifsson is persistently looking for the submission but Ahma is defending it well.
Ahma is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Leifsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T5#
Ahma rolls, trying to escape but Leifsson keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ahma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ahma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ahma tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ahma knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ahma for a finish.
Ahma wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ahma showing good submission defense here.
Ahma tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6##SUB#
Leifsson is persistently looking for the submission but Ahma is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ahma is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
Ahma tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ahma defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leifsson's arms. #SUB#
Ahma preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
#SUB#
Leifsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ahma rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #T7##SUB#
Leifsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Leifsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma looks winded!#SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9##SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura here.
Ahma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leifsson won't allow Ahma to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ahma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leifsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leifsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ahma working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leifsson stands and throws Ahma's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (7) vs (2) Ahma#T10##SUB#
Leifsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Leifsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leifsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Leifsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Leifsson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work for a kimura but Ahma is defending well.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for a kimura but Ahma is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12##SUB#
Leifsson seems to be working for a kimura but Ahma defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Leifsson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13##SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Leifsson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahma tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#T14##SUB#
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leifsson. #SUB#
Leifsson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahma is defending against the submission attempts here by Leifsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Our winner, Skjoldr Leifsson, 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:
Bots de Garra 18
Date: May 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bandicoot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leifsson is trying to defend but Bandicoot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandicoot (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Bandicoot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bandicoot is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandicoot to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandicoot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a triangle here. Bandicoot is fighting it but it looks tight! Leifsson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bandicoot is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 16
Date: May 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lynn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leifsson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Lynn#SUB2#
Lynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leifsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lynn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leifsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Lynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Lynn eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson gets back to full guard.
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lynn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynn has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lynn drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Lynn off! Lynn jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lynn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leifsson's guard. #SUB2#
Lynn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Lynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Lynn eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lynn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leifsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lynn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Leifsson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lynn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Lynn!
A relieved looking Jack Lynn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 15
Date: May 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cardona feints and as Leifsson raises his hands in defense, Cardona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardona advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Cardona
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Cardona is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cardona seems to be working for a kimura but Leifsson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Cardona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardona. #SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cardona is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardona to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5##SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cardona. Oh but Leifsson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cardona goes limp - he's gone! Leifsson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gracie has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leifsson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gracie is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leifsson pulls down on the head and he's put Gracie to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skjoldr Leifsson!
A victorious Skjoldr Leifsson 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:
Bots de Garra 12
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
White Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) White Jr#SUB#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
White Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as White Jr tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
White Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
White Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #SUB2#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leifsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
White Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
White Jr drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick White Jr off! White Jr jumps back into Leifsson's guard.
White Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) White Jr
Leifsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by White Jr.
#T3##SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying for a kimura here. Leifsson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! White Jr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 11
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Okoye closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okoye lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Okoye#SUB#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Leifsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Okoye defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Leifsson's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okoye looking to pass the guard.
Okoye passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Okoye#T2#
Leifsson is looking to regain half guard here but Okoye keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Okoye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leifsson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leifsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Okoye looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leifsson regains half guard.
Okoye wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is defending well. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
#T5##SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Okoye wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is defending well. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
Leifsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leifsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Leifsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Okoye advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Okoye seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Okoye looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okoye is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Okoye is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Okoye is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Leifsson is pressing down on Okoye's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Leifsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.#T9##SUB2#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okoye wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Okoye is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Leifsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Okoye uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (8) Okoye
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leifsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (8) Okoye
Okoye is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Okoye is looking to control Leifsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoye avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okoye gets full guard.#SUB#
Leifsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Leifsson drops back looking for a leg! Okoye is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okoye manages to kick Leifsson off! Leifsson jumps back into Okoye's guard. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a triangle but Leifsson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Okoye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leifsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Okoye is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.#T11##SUB#
Leifsson drops back looking for a leg! Okoye is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okoye manages to kick Leifsson off! Leifsson jumps back into Okoye's guard.
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoye swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Okoye has his foot on Leifsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leifsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Okoye controls Leifsson momentarily but Leifsson frees himself.
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (8) Okoye
Okoye struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Leifsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Okoye struggling a bit here.#T12##SUB#
Leifsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Okoye felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Okoye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okoye is trying to control Leifsson's posture but Leifsson avoids it.
Okoye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okoye struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Leifsson swings around for an armbar but Okoye sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (5) vs (10) Okoye
Okoye wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Leifsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Okoye uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (13) Okoye#T13##SUB2#
Okoye looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Okoye tries for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well. #SUB2#
Okoye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Okoye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okoye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Okoye trying to control the position but Leifsson is working away.
Okoye is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leifsson tries to bench press Okoye off him but Okoye keeps the position.
Leifsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Okoye is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (5) vs (15) Okoye
Leifsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
Leifsson gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Okoye defends it easily.
#SUB#
Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoye wins on points by 15 to 5.
A very excited looking Ikemba Okoye made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 10
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoppelbein as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Leifsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stoppelbein manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (0) Stoppelbein#SUB2#
Stoppelbein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leifsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stoppelbein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Stoppelbein is looking for a triangle but Leifsson pushes his legs off easily.
Stoppelbein looking for a sweep. Not yet Stoppelbein, not yet. #SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Leifsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Stoppelbein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leifsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2#
Stoppelbein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stoppelbein tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Leifsson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Leifsson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stoppelbein screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Leifsson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 9
Date: Apr 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Zan. No joy for Leifsson on that attempt.
Leifsson tries for a takedown but Zan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Zan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leifsson! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Zan
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Zan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leifsson sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Zan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zan. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2##SUB#
Leifsson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Zan is tapping! Great win for Leifsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 8
Date: Apr 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Davon Davis!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Davis drives through with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Davis#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leifsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leifsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Davis is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Davis
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Davis showing good submission defense here.
Davis is really stuck here.
#T1##SUB#
Davis showing good submission defense here.
Davis tries to roll but Leifsson sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for the choke but no joy.
Davis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Leifsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Davis right now.
#SUB#
Davis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leifsson's arms. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for the choke but no joy.
Leifsson keeps control of the position as Davis tries to break free.
#SUB#
Leifsson working for a choke but Davis is defending well.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Davis from escaping the position.
#T2##SUB#
Leifsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Davis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Leifsson working for the choke.
Davis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Leifsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Davis breaks Leifsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (4) Davis#SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Leifsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Davis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Leifsson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Davis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leifsson has tightened it up now! Davis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson 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:
Bots de Garra 7
Date: Apr 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the ropes. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leifsson is defended easily by Durden.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Durden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leifsson's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Durden#SUB2#
Durden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Durden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durden is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Durden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durden. #T1##SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Durden
You can see the frustration on Durden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Durden from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Durden fending off the submission attempt from Leifsson. #SUB#
Durden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Durden from escaping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB#
Leifsson tightening his grip on Durden, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Leifsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Durden rolls, trying to escape but Leifsson keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Durden has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Leifsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Durden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Durden is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Durden preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
Durden tries to break free.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Durden showing good submission defense here.
#T3##SUB#
Leifsson tightening his grip on Durden, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Durden fending off the submission attempt from Leifsson. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Durden is controlling his hands well.
Durden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leifsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leifsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (6) Durden#SUB2#
Durden is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Leifsson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Durden has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Leifsson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Durden doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abraham Durden!
Our winner, Abraham Durden, 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:
Bots de Garra 6
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cardona bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardona (4) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leifsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leifsson is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cardona wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leifsson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leifsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Cardona has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Cardona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura here.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Leifsson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cardona has his hands clasped together but Leifsson extends and breaks Cardona's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Leifsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Leifsson misses with a takedown attempt - Stoppelbein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leifsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Leifsson feints and as Stoppelbein raises his hands in defense, Leifsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (0) Stoppelbein
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Stoppelbein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoppelbein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (0) Stoppelbein#SUB#
Leifsson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stoppelbein is trying to escape and Leifsson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stoppelbein is forced to tap! Nice work there by Leifsson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 4
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bull Mfer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mfer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mfer (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mfer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mfer has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mfer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mfer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Mfer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leifsson on the ground.#SUB#
Mfer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Leifsson has his foot on Mfer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mfer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Mfer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mfer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mfer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mfer is aware though and is defending well.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mfer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mfer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mfer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Mfer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mfer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mfer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mfer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mfer drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Mfer off! Mfer jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mfer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but Mfer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mfer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mfer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mfer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leifsson's guard. #SUB#
Mfer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Mfer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mfer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mfer. #SUB2#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Mfer is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leifsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Mfer is sitting in close to Leifsson's body. Leifsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mfer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mfer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Leifsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson 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:
Bots de Garra 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adonis Kotze!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kotze shoots in but Leifsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kotze looks for a takedown but Leifsson sprawls well.
Leifsson darts in looking for a takedown but Kotze gets double underhooks and turns Leifsson into the ropes.
Kotze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kotze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Kotze.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kotze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kotze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kotze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leifsson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leifsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kotze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leifsson is pressed up against the ropes. Kotze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leifsson down to the mat. Leifsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kotze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kotze as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leifsson.#TD2#
Kotze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Kotze
Kotze looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kotze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kotze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Kotze defends it easily.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kotze is defending well. Leifsson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kotze has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Leifsson celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 2
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Princip drives through with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Princip
Princip looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Princip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Princip drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Princip jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Princip tries to pass. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Princip frees his head nicely. Oh but Leifsson has switched to an armbar! Princip is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 1
Date: Apr 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Princip drives through with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Princip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Princip tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Princip has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Princip defends well.#SUB#
Princip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Princip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Princip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but Princip pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Princip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Princip got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Princip has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
Princip looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Princip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Princip looking to pass the guard.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Princip defends it easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
#T2#
Princip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
Princip works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Princip is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Princip pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Princip wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Princip is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Princip to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Princip is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Princip. Oh but Leifsson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Princip goes limp - he's gone! Leifsson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Louis Princip stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses.
Leifsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Diaz is wise to it.
Donk. Leifsson catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leifsson scores with a body shot.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Leifsson gets a clinch.
Leifsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leifsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leifsson lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leifsson.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Diaz misses the body punch
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leifsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Leifsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leifsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leifsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick from Leifsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Leifsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.
Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Leifsson clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz blocking some punches.
#T2#
Leifsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Leifsson digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leifsson tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Leifsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Leifsson scores with a jab to the body.
Leifsson throws a shot to the body.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leifsson.
Leifsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leifsson throws a right hand that misses
and Leifsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Leifsson's head back.
Leifsson throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.#T3#
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leifsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Diaz throws a body punch but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leifsson throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Leifsson backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Skjoldr Leifsson has been cut.
Leifsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leifsson misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leifsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz tries to bum rush Leifsson with a series of wild strikes but Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leifsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leifsson lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Leifsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leifsson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Leifsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leifsson lands with a nice body punch.
Leifsson lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leifsson.
Nice shot lands for Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Leifsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Leifsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Leifsson is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leifsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leifsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leifsson lands the left hand.
Leifsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leifsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leifsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leifsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leifsson.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leifsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leifsson lands with a shot to the body.
Leifsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Leifsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz is trying to push Leifsson away but Leifsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leifsson tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz prevents Leifsson from breaking the clinch.
Leifsson tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Leifsson drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Leifsson breaks from the clinch.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Leifsson.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Leifsson avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leifsson.
Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson misses with a body kick.
Leifsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Leifsson delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Leifsson.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leifsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leifsson scores with a nice body kick.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Leifsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Leifsson is just out of range.#T3#
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leifsson. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leifsson.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leifsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz misses with a hook. Leifsson ducked under it nicely.
Diaz tries to bum rush Leifsson with a series of wild strikes but Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leifsson - that will leave a mark!
Leifsson works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
That kick from Leifsson tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz scores with a jab. Leifsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leifsson lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Diaz scores with the left hand. Leifsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Leifsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leifsson closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leifsson.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leifsson digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leifsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leifsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leifsson's head.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leifsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leifsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leifsson cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leifsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Leifsson misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leifsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leifsson.
Leifsson moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Leifsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Leifsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leifsson moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Leifsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Leifsson tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Leifsson throws a big counter head kick but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Leifsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leifsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Leifsson moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Leifsson drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson cracks Diaz with a good jab.
Leifsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!#T2#
Leifsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leifsson throws a monster overhand right that drops Diaz! Leifsson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Dick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Justis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leifsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Justis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a right hand that misses
and Justis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leifsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Justis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leifsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leifsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Justis blocks a jab.
Leifsson scores with a jab to the body.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson misses with a hook
and Leifsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leifsson cracks Justis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leifsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis misses with a looping left.
Leifsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Leifsson misses with a low kick.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Justis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leifsson misses with a leg kick
and Justis counters with a right hand to the body.
Leifsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leifsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Justis tries to clinch but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Justis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justis.
Leifsson tries to score with a low kick but Justis moves his leg out of the way.
Justis staying out of range there.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Justis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Justis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Leifsson has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Leifsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Justis.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Justis. #BC#
Justis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Justis throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
Leifsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson lunges at Justis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Justis's hand.
Leifsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justis with a jab.
Leifsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Justis. That did some damage!
Leifsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Justis on the side of the head.
Leifsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Leifsson throws the kick towards the body but Justis avoids it.
Leifsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Justis is out of range and Leifsson settles back down.
Leifsson throws an off balance right hand
and Justis counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Leifsson throws a leg kick
and Leifsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justis.
A little feinted left hand from Justis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leifsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Justis to counter with a crisp jab.
Justis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Leifsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Justis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch lands to the side of Justis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leifsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leifsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leifsson lands a leg kick that knocks Justis off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Leifsson.
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!
Leifsson throws a wild body kick that Justis sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Leifsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Justis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Justis tries to keep at a distance but Leifsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Justis.
Leifsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Justis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Justis prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Justis controls the action.
Justis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leifsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Leifsson decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Justis defends easily.
Leifsson trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Justis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Justis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leifsson moves to clinch but Justis breaks away
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand.
Leifsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justis moves out of range as Leifsson strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Justis misses its target.
Leifsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson looks to throw the jab but Justis is out of range.
Leifsson misses with a wild body shot.
Leifsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leifsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leifsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Justis.#T1#
Justis looks to score with a jab to the body but Leifsson is just out of range.
It seemed like Leifsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Justis moves away
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Leifsson darts in and clinches Justis up against the cage.#BC#
Justis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leifsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Justis blocks a jab.#CL2#
Leifsson pushes Justis up against the cage in a clinch.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Justis. #TD2#
Leifsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leifsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Justis rolls with it to try and escape but Leifsson cranks on the arm and Justis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
In his post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Logan Justis spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Higgins moves out of range of the leg kick from Leifsson.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Leifsson avoids it with no problem.
Higgins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leifsson lands the left hand.
Leifsson cracks Higgins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leifsson in his tracks.
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Skjoldr Leifsson has been cut.
Leifsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leifsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leifsson scores with a punch to the head.
Leifsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.#T1#
Leifsson scores with a leg kick.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Leifsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leifsson misses with a looping left.
Leifsson misses with a straight right.
Leifsson cracks Higgins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leifsson misses with a double jab
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Leifsson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leifsson throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leifsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Higgins circles away quickly and effectively.
Higgins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leifsson feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
Leifsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson darts in trying to clinch
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Higgins counters with a nice right hand that sends Leifsson toppling to the canvas! Leifsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Higgins finish him?!#ROC2#Leifsson is rocked!
Leifsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leifsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leifsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Higgins circles away quickly and effectively.
Leifsson lands with a cross.
Leifsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leifsson scores with a leg kick.
Leifsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.#T3#
Higgins fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Leifsson does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Higgins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Higgins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a leg kick
and Higgins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Leifsson misses with a low kick.
Leifsson tries to score with a low kick but Higgins moves his leg out of the way.
Leifsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leifsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Higgins.
Leifsson thumps Higgins with a low kick.#T4#
Leifsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higgins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Higgins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Leifsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Higginss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leifsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Higgins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Higgins slips a jab and a cross from Leifsson.
Higgins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leifsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a leg kick
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leifsson.
As Higgins looks to move away, Leifsson throws a big counter combo but Higgins just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson'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#
An inside leg kick from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leifsson tries to work over Higgins's front leg with a kick but Higgins checks it.
Leifsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Higgins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leifsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leifsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higgins on the side of the head.
Leifsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leifsson.#CL#
Leifsson moves into range and clinches up with Higgins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skjoldr Leifsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Leifsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.#T1#
Leifsson defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Leifsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Higgins has time to react.
Leifsson is looking to slow Higgins down with leg kicks.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Leifsson is out of range.
Leifsson works the jab nicely.
Leifsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leifsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Leifsson moves into the clinch.
Higgins blocking some punches.
Leifsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Higgins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leifsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Higgins is out of range and Leifsson settles back down. #T2#
Leifsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leifsson throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Leifsson throws a leg kick which misses Higgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Higgins tries to avoid it.
Leifsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#Skjoldr Leifsson's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Leifsson scores with a four punch combination!
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leifsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leifsson lands a jab to the head.
Leifsson missing with a left hand there. Higgins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leifsson lands a two punch combo.
Leifsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Higgins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Leifsson throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leifsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to land a body kick
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
Leifsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leifsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Higgins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Leifsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Higgins, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leifsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
Higgins throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.
It looked like Leifsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leifsson ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Higgins slips under a jab.
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leifsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leifsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Leifsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Leifsson is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leifsson dips to his left and cracks Higgins with an uppercut!#ROC#Higgins is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Leifsson wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins is still on wobbly legs! Can Leifsson finish him?
Higgins walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Higgins limp body while Leifsson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN 861 Babinski vs. Knox
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Mercenary just misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson is looking to slow Mercenary down with leg kicks.
Leifsson connects with a leg kick.
Mercenary ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mercenary pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leifsson is out of range and Mercenary settles back down.
Mercenary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leifsson.
#CL#
Leifsson gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mercenary.
Mercenary tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercenary blocking some punches.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Mercenary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
A short left from Leifsson. #T1#
Mercenary lands with a right to the head.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leifsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercenary.
Mercenary lands a knee to the head.
Leifsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercenary gets through Leifsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercenary lands a body punch.
Mercenary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Mercenary blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Mercenary.
Mercenary gets through Leifsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercenary lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
A short right from Mercenary on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercenary blocks a body shot from Leifsson.
Mercenary tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Mercenary tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercenary gets through Leifsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercenary struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Leifsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mercenary walks away with a smile on his face. Leifsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leifsson checks a low kick from Mercenary.#T2#
Leifsson connects with a jab.
Mercenary throws a good cross that connects.
Leifsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leifsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mercenary lands a nice hook to Leifsson's body. Leifsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leifsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercenary misses with a left hand
and Leifsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mercenary's knee momentarily.
Mercenary takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leifsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercenary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leifsson defending well as Mercenary loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leifsson. That's going to slow Mercenary down.
Mercenary goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leifsson scores with a leg kick.
Mercenary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mercenary misses with a hook.
Mercenary throws a right and a left that Leifsson avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Leifsson misses the target.
Leifsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercenary swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Leifsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Mercenary is looking to land body kicks.
Medieval Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson checks a low kick from Mercenary.
Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Mercenary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson.
It looked like Leifsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leifsson slips under a jab from Mercenary.
Leifsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mercenary lands the left hand.
Mercenary scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mercenary misses with a few strikes there.
Leifsson thuds his right hand into Mercenary's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Mercenary gets tackled into the cage by Leifsson. Leifsson maintains the clinch.
Mercenary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercenary blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary tries to land knees in the clinch but Leifsson avoids the damage to the body.
Mercenary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mercenary is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mercenary with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercenary throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercenary misses with a knee strike.
Leifsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercenary to keep the fight standing.
Mercenary pushes Leifsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercenary working aggressively here.
Leifsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercenary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercenary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leifsson blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Mercenary on the inside.
Mercenary scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Leifsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Leifsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Medieval Mercenary will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mercenary misses with a hook. Leifsson ducked under it nicely.
Leifsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercenary looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leifsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mercenary checks a leg kick.
Mercenary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
Leifsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leifsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leifsson scores with a nice body kick.
Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Medieval Mercenary seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Mercenary misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Mercenary finds it's target.
Leifsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercenary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercenary circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Mercenary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leifsson.
Mercenary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Leifsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mercenary just manages to avoid it.
Leifsson throws a series of punches but Mercenary avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Mercenary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercenary throws a body punch but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercenary has time to react.
Mercenary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercenary throws a sloppy head kick and Leifsson moves out of range easily.
Mercenary throws the kick towards the body but Leifsson avoids it.
Mercenary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Leifsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Mercenary avoided it.
Leifsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mercenary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leifsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leifsson punishes Mercenary's body with a nice straight punch.
Mercenary throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercenary works over Leifsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Leifsson. That snapped Mercenary's head back.
Leifsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercenary swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
#T2#
Leifsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mercenary throws a nice looking combination but Leifsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Mercenary misses.
Mercenary misses with the combination.
Leifsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercenary.
Mercenary lands a jab to the nose.
Mercenary throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Leifsson misses its target.
Leifsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leifsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leifsson throws a lazy right hand but Mercenary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leifsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Leifsson throws a lazy right hand but Mercenary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercenary tries to land a front kick but Leifsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Leifsson.#T3#
Mercenary with a hook.
Mercenary works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mercenary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leifsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercenary checks a leg kick.
Mercenary swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Leifsson moves into range and clinches up with Mercenary.
Leifsson digs a right hand underneath Mercenary's ribcage. Mercenary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mercenary lands with a left to the head.
Leifsson scores with a shot to the side of Mercenary's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mercenary scores with a knee to the head.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Mercenary throws a punch but it's blocked by Leifsson.
A head punch on the inside from Mercenary fails to land. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercenary working aggressively here.
Mercenary scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercenary.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
Mercenary misses with some punches.
Mercenary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson presses Mercenary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skjoldr Leifsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mercenary scores with a hook to the body.
Mercenary working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mercenary creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mercenary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercenary using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leifsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercenary.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Mercenary lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mercenary ducks under a wild hook from Leifsson.
Mercenary throws a body kick that misses.
Leifsson is looking to clinch but Mercenary is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Leifsson.
An inside leg kick from Leifsson misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leifsson. That's going to slow Mercenary down.
Leifsson tries to bum rush Mercenary with a series of wild strikes but Mercenary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercenary looks to land a body kick but Leifsson moved away.
Leifsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mercenary looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Mercenary's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mercenary fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercenary moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercenary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson.
Mercenary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercenary lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leifsson will feel that in the morning.
Leifsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercenary off the cage and back into range.
Leifsson lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Mercenary throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but Mercenary moved away.
Mercenary throws a sloppy head kick and Leifsson moves out of range easily.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Mercenary plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mercenary cracks Leifsson with an open hand slap.
Mercenary moves out of range of the leg kick from Leifsson.
Leifsson 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.
Mercenary tries to land a body kick
and Leifsson counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mercenary.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercenary throws out the jab.
Leifsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leifsson throws a leg kick which misses Mercenary's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercenary tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Mercenary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Mercenary on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leifsson. Leifsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercenary moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leifsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leifsson scores with the left hand. Mercenary knows he should have avoided that one.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Mercenary saw that one coming.
Mercenary let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mercenary tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
and Leifsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Leifsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercenary moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercenary swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mercenary lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leifsson doesn't seem phased though.
Leifsson moves in looking to clinch but Mercenary pushes him off.
Mercenary scores with a jab to the head.
Leifsson blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Mercenary tries to land a body kick
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercenary throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.#CL#
Leifsson closes the distance and clinches.
Leifsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mercenary lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leifsson or not.
Mercenary misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercenary struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Mercenary tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leifsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Leifsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leifsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Mercenary gets to his feet. Leifsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Leifsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercenary off the cage and back into range.
Leifsson slips a jab and a cross from Mercenary.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercenary is just out of range.#T4#
Mercenary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leifsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercenary.
Leifsson misses with a kick to the body.
Mercenary throws a series of punches but Leifsson avoids them all with ease.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mercenary.
Nice defenses there by Mercenary.#CL#
Leifsson clinches up with Mercenary and pushes him back against the cage.
Leifsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercenary.
Mercenary with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mercenary blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary takes a shot to the head.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson works on Mercenary's body with a couple of short punches.
Mercenary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Skjoldr Leifsson.
I think Leifsson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skjoldr Leifsson!
After the fight, Skjoldr Leifsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SYN 848 Bathory vs. Reinkainen
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Skjoldr Leifsson has been cut.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leifsson's head.
Leifsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leifsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
White throws a head kick but Leifsson moves out of range.
White just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLeifsson.
A head kick misses from White. #TD2#
White feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leifsson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Leifsson 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.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leifsson controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for subs off his back but White has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Leifsson is looking to improve his position.
White wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
Leifsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leifsson.#SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
#SUB#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.#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.
White wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White cracks Leifsson with a solid left hand.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leifsson controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Leifsson is trying to keep White in close.
Leifsson is really struggling to control White but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Leifsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Leifsson, not yet.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Leifsson is trying to keep White in close.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White throws a shot to the body.
Leifsson tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Leifsson with a nice cross.
White throws a head kick but Leifsson moves out of range.
#T4##TD2#
White shoots in and gets a takedown into Leifsson's guard.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leifsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Leifsson has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
Leifsson is trying to keep White in close.
White trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ronnie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from White - that will leave a mark!
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White tries to land a body kick
and Leifsson counters with a good low kick that White was not able to check.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronnie White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leifsson throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leifsson throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
White loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
White wants to clinch up but Leifsson keeps it at a distance.
White throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Leifsson instigates a clinch.
White misses with a body punch.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leifsson blocks a body shot from White.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Leifsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
The referee calls for White to work.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
White is looking to control Leifsson's arms but Leifsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
White is stalling here.
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Leifsson gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
Leifsson avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White trying to land knees to the body.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Leifsson controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leifsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leifsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White trying to control the position but instead, Leifsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.
Leifsson swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from White.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leifsson scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leifsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White missing with knees to the body.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White misses with a knee strike.
Skjoldr Leifsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leifsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Leifsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leifsson swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Leifsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leifsson is defending well for now.
Leifsson managing to block the knees to the body from White.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leifsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Leifsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White looking to throw knees to the head but Leifsson is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
White is stalling here.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
White is looking to land body kicks.
Leifsson throws a counter high kick but White was just alert enough to avoid it.
White tries to land a front kick but Leifsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leifsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White misses with a hook to the body
and Leifsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leifsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Leifsson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White misses with an uppercut
and Leifsson counters with a nice body shot.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from White tenderised Leifsson's leg. Leifsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White looks for the body kick but Leifsson saw that one coming.
White takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses.
White lands a nice hook to Leifsson's body. Leifsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
White swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson throws a quick counter head kick but White was just out of range.
White throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White throws a head kick that misses.
White misses with a hook
and Leifsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leifsson lands with a right hand.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Leifsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Leifsson walks into a jab.
White scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
White shoots in and bounces Leifsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Punch Out Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
White wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leifsson has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
White seems to be looking for submissions.
White working Leifsson over with strikes. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White wants to take a breather but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson trying to control here.
White content to control rather than advance.
Leifsson is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leifsson avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie White!
Ronnie White gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SYN 833 Crosby vs. Mfer
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Mercenary swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leifsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercenary throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leifsson.
Mercenary takes one on the button.
Mercenary throws a nice looking combination but Leifsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leifsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Leifsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mercenary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson.
Mercenary misses with a wild combination.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercenary paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mercenary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercenary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercenary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercenary throws a series of punches but Leifsson avoids them all with ease.
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!
Mercenary lands with a kick to the temple. Leifsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mercenary misses the shot to the body.
Mercenary connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Skjoldr Leifsson has been cut.
A slow jab from Mercenary misses its intended target. #T1#
Leifsson misses with an uppercut.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercenary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leifsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Mercenary thuds a left hand into Leifsson's body.
Mercenary lands a right hook to the body.
Leifsson connects with a body shot.
Leifsson throws a jab when Mercenary was well out of range.
Medieval Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Mercenary moves out of range easily.
Leifsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mercenary throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Mercenary lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leifsson doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercenary lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leifsson is looking to clinch.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
Mercenary fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mercenary misses with a leg kick
and Leifsson counters with a good low kick that Mercenary was not able to check.
Mercenary lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Leifsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercenary darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mercenary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercenary off the cage and back into range.
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercenary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercenary is looking to wear down Leifsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Leifsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mercenary on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson lands a leg kick that knocks Mercenary off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Leifsson moves into the clinch.
Mercenary blocking some punches.
Mercenary swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercenary tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Mercenary misses with some punches.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercenary's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leifsson.
Mercenary pushes off an throws an elbow but Leifsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leifsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mercenary.
Mercenary misses with some punches.
Leifsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercenarys head.
Leifsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mercenary misses with some punches.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercenary gets through Leifsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercenary lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leifsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Mercenary trying to land knees to the body.
Mercenary tries a knee to the head but Leifsson blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercenary misses with a body punch.
Leifsson lands a left hand.
Mercenary lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson. #T4#
Leifsson fails to pull guard.
Mercenary struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercenary.
Leifsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Leifsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Mercenary controls the action.
Mercenary working aggressively here.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercenary's elbow.
Mercenary lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercenary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercenary blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercenary to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Mercenary.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Mercenary.
Mercenary blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercenary.
Mercenary fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Medieval Mercenary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Leifsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mercenary takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mercenary goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercenary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson avoids a kick to the body.
Leifsson unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab lands there for Leifsson.
Sloppy strikes from Mercenary. Those never looked like landing.
Leifsson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A combination from Mercenary does no damage.
Mercenary cracks a nice hook into Leifsson's ribs.
Leifsson lands a front kick.
Leifsson misses with a right hand
and Mercenary counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercenary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercenary throws a quick counter head kick but Leifsson was just out of range.
Mercenary ducks under a wild hook from Leifsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercenary. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercenary throws a body punch but Leifsson moves out of range.
Mercenary misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Mercenary blocks a head kick by Leifsson.
Mercenary misses the shot to the body.
Leifsson tries to bum rush Mercenary with a series of wild strikes but Mercenary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mercenary scores with a sloppy right hand. Leifsson should have avoided that one.
Mercenary throws a head kick that misses.
Leifsson looks to land a left hand but Mercenary moved out of range nicely.
Mercenary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leifsson can do to turn this around?
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson throws a body punch but Mercenary moves out of range.
Mercenary avoids a kick to the body.
Leifsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercenary throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leifsson.
Mercenary throws a leg kick but Leifsson checks it.
Leifsson misses with a two punch combination.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mercenary lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Mercenary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercenary misses with a two punch combination.
Mercenary swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leifsson counters with a straight right hand.
Mercenary just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Leifsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercenary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercenary connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leifsson's hands.
Mercenary lands a jab to the nose.
Leifsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercenary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Medieval Mercenary is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercenary tries a head kick but it misses.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercenary wants to land a leg kick but Leifsson is out of range.
Leifsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mercenary is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Leifsson tries to bum rush Mercenary with a series of wild strikes but Mercenary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercenary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mercenary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercenary throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Leifsson forces Mercenary back against the cage and clinches.
Mercenary misses with a punch on the inside.
Medieval Mercenary has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mercenary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Mercenary controls the action.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
A short right from Mercenary on the inside.
Mercenary lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mercenary working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mercenary throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leifsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Mercenary misses with an elbow over the top.
Mercenary misses with the head strike.
Mercenary creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leifsson's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
Mercenary misses with a body punch.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
Mercenary makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercenarys head.
Mercenary looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mercenary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercenary lands a left hand.
Leifsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mercenary or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson is leaning against Mercenary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercenary's elbow.
Mercenary blocking some punches.
Leifsson pushes Mercenary back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercenary misses with a body punch.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercenary pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leifsson blocks the elbow strike.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson lands with a left to the head.
Leifsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leifsson managing to block the knees to the body from Mercenary.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Medieval Mercenary will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Leifsson throws a body punch but Mercenary moves out of range.
Leifsson throws a right hand that misses
and Mercenary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leifsson throws a leg kick which misses Mercenary's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercenary tries to avoid it.
Mercenary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercenary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leifsson.
Mercenary throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mercenary throws a leg kick
and Leifsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Leifsson clinches up with Mercenary and pushes him back against the cage.
Mercenary lands an uppercut.
A short right from Leifsson.
Mercenary connects with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Leifsson manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Leifsson has his foot on Mercenary's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mercenary works his way back into a safe position though.
Leifsson has control of Mercenary's left arm, preventing Mercenary from doing any damage. #SU#
Mercenary gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Mercenary scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mercenary fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercenary swats away the attempt to clinch by Leifsson.
Mercenary lands with a nice body punch.
Leifsson misses with a leg kick.
Leifsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Leifsson coming out on top.
Leifsson delivers a nice body kick.
Mercenary tries to land a front kick but Leifsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercenary looks to score with a jab to the body but Leifsson is just out of range.
Leifsson connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Mercenary
and Leifsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Leifsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercenary on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Leifsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Mercenary has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Leifsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercenary uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
A body shot lands from Mercenary.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
Mercenary tries to land knees in the clinch but Leifsson avoids the damage to the body.
Leifsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mercenary walks away with a smile on his face. Leifsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leifsson throws a lazy right hand but Mercenary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Leifsson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mercenary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercenary throws a series of punches but Leifsson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Leifsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercenary misses the target.
Mercenary throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Mercenary feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leifssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mercenary getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mercenary misses with a series of wild punches.
Mercenary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercenary tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercenary thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leifsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Mercenary misses the jab.
Mercenary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Medieval Mercenary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leifsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leifsson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Mercenary counter with a right hand.
Leifsson defending well as Mercenary loads up on a big left hand.
Leifsson throws a counter combo.
Leifsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leifsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leifsson missing with a left hand there. Mercenary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercenary is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leifsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercenary is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mercenary scores with a nice strike.
Leifsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mercenary throws a combination that misses
and Leifsson counters with a straight right hand.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leifsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Leifsson catches Mercenary right on the button with a cross.
Mercenary moves out of range as Leifsson strikes.
Mercenary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mercenary tries a head kick but it misses.
Leifsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Mercenary is rocked!
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercenary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Medieval Mercenary.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mercenary, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medieval Mercenary!
After the big win, Medieval Mercenary made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SYN 819 Dionisy vs. Jones
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Leifsson scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Leifsson gets caught napping as Ambe dives in and scores a takedown. Leifsson manages to retain guard.
Ambe trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ambe is fighting to break Leifsson's control of his arms but Leifsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ambe preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Leifsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Ambe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leifsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Leifsson, not yet. #SUB2#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ambe defends it easily.
Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leifsson pulls Ambe in close to prevent any damage.
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leifsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ambe trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ambe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ambe moves out of range as Leifsson strikes.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it.
Leifsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Ambe ducks down to avoid it.
Ambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leifsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ambe checks it well.
Skjoldr Leifsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leifsson throws a hook to the side of Ambe's head but Ambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Ambe is stalling here.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Leifsson blocking some punches.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Leifsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leifsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Ambe.
#BC2#
Leifsson breaks the clinch.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leifsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ambe fails with a takedown attempt.
Leifsson thumps Ambe with a low kick.#T4#
Leifsson works the jab nicely.#TD#
Ambe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Ambe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ambe trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Ambe landing with the ground and pound.
Leifsson pulls Ambe in close to prevent any damage.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leifsson wants to land a leg kick but Ambe is out of range.
Ambe connects with a crisp jab.
Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Leifsson circles away.
Good exchange - Leifsson coming out on top.
Ambe lands a head shot.
Ambe moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ambe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leifsson.
Leifsson leaves Ambe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it.
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ambe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ambe lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leifsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leifsson.
A low kick from Leifsson misses
and Ambe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Ambe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leifsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leifsson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ambe easily slips into full mount! #T1#
A nice elbow there by Ambe.
Ambe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Leifsson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Leifsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Leifsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Ambe is defending well.
Leifsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ambe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ambe looking to control.
Leifsson passes Ambe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Leifsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leifsson trying to mount his opponent but Ambe defends it.
Ambe gets full guard.
Leifsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ambe is retaining full guard.
Ambe wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment.
Ambe working a defensive guard here.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
Leifsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ambe wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Ambe is in trouble now - Leifsson has advanced to mount! #T3#
Ambe is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ambe is controlling an arm, preventing Leifsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leifsson controlling his opponent.
Ambe tries to reverse the position but Leifsson maintains control.#SUB2#
Leifsson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ambe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ambe shrugs it off.
Leifsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ambe is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Ambe is squirming around nicely.
Ambe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Leifsson has momentary wrist control but Ambe slips an elbow through the middle.
Leifsson trying to control the position.
Ambe trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ambe is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scar Ambe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Leifsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ambe closes the distance and clinches up with Leifsson, looking for a takedown. Ambe pushes Leifsson against the cage but Leifsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leifsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leifsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ambe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leifsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leifsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ambe on the inside.
Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leifsson scores with a shot to the side of Ambe's head.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Leifsson.
Ambe lands an uppercut.
Ambe misses with some punches.
Ambe wants to stall.
Ambe is pushing Leifsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Ambe. #T1#
Leifsson takes a shot to the head.
Ambe stalling against the cage.
Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Leifsson's head. #BC2#
Leifsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leifsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Leifsson misses with a looping left.
Leifsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ambe on the side of the head.
A big right from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson cracks Ambe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ambe fails with a takedown attempt.
Leifsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leifsson is looking to slow Ambe down with leg kicks. #T2#
Ambe is looking to clinch.
Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leifsson works over Ambe's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe is looking to clinch but Leifsson is avoiding it.
Ambe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson.
Ambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Leifsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leifsson misses with a hook.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ambe wants to clinch up but Leifsson keeps it at a distance.
Leifsson slips a jab from Ambe.
Leifsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ambe moves out of range of the body kick from Leifsson.
Leifsson takes one to the side of the head.
Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ambe moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
A big left from Leifsson misses.
Ambe tries to clinch up but Leifsson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Ambe looking to score a takedown here. Leifsson is defending well but Ambe drives through and ends up in Leifsson's guard.
Ambe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leifsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ambe is retaining full guard.
Ambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ambe keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass.
Leifsson preventing the sweep.
Leifsson trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom.
Leifsson looking to sit in guard and control but Ambe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Total Impact MMA/KT inform us that Leifsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe postures up.
Leifsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scar Ambe.
I think Ambe 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Scar Ambe!
A very excited looking Scar Ambe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SYN 810 Zulu vs. Grabber
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leifsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leifsson slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox digs a good hook to Leifsson's body.
Leifsson thumps Knox with a low kick.
Leifsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leifsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
The fighters circling - Leifsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leifsson under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Leifsson tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Knox throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.
Leifsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leifsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Knox throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox works Leifsson's body with a nice hook.
Leifsson connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Leifsson.
Leifsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leifsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leifsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.#T2#
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leifsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Leifsson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Leifsson misses the target.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Leifsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.#CL#
Leifsson rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Knox. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Leifsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Leifsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox misses with a body shot.
It looked like Leifsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Leifsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Leifsson misses the target.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Leifsson defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leifsson. Leifsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox blocks a head kick by Leifsson.
#T4#
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox dodges the punch combination from Leifsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leifsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leifsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Knox.
Leifsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leifsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leifsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
Leifsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Leifsson throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leifsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox throws the left hand but Leifsson avoids the punch easily.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leifsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Leifsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leifsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Leifsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leifsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Leifsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porthos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a jab to the head.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leifsson's hands.
Leifsson misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leifsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson slips a jab from Knox.
It looked like Leifsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Leifsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leifsson.
Knox throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leifsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leifsson throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox lands with a straight right. Leifsson didn't see that one coming.
Leifsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leifsson avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leifsson.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.#T3#
Leifsson looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Leifsson should have avoided that one.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leifsson momentarily.
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leifsson lands a body shot.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leifsson scores with a kick to the body.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Sloppy strikes from Leifsson. Those never looked like landing.
Leifsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Leifsson misses with a low kick.
Leifsson tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leifsson blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Leifsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knox avoids it.
Leifsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leifsson.
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox avoids the body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leifsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leifsson lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Porthos Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Leifsson misses with a double jab.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox defending well as Leifsson loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Leifsson. Those never looked like landing.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Leifsson dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Leifsson throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Leifsson takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Leifsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Knox misses with the combination.
Leifsson jabs at Knox's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
Knox misses the jab.
Leifsson slips a jab from Knox.
Leifsson staying out of range there.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leifsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Leifsson is just out of range.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson throws a nice head kick!
Knox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Leifsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leifsson lands a jab to the head.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses.
Leifsson misses with a wild combination.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Leifsson's head back.
#CL#
Leifsson has managed to clinch.
Knox is trying to stall.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leifsson up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox tries a body shot but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
#T4#
Knox misses with the head strike.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leifsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot.
Leifsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses the jab.#CL#
Leifsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leifsson walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Leifsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Leifsson is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Porthos Knox.
I've got Knox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
After the big win, Porthos Knox made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 1
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Fett moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leifsson is looking to land body kicks.
Leifsson jabs Fett right on the nose. Fett blinks but takes it well.
Leifsson scores with a nice strike.
Fett blocks the body kick.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Leifsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leifsson throws a leg kick
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Leifsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fett swats away the attempt to clinch by Leifsson.#T1#
Leifsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Leifsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Leifsson backing up. Leifsson nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leifsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fett keeps the fight on the outside.
Fett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Leifsson cracks Fett with an open hand slap.
Leifsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Leifsson backing up. Leifsson nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Fett moves out of range easily. #T3#
Leifsson misses with a double jab
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Leifsson looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Leifsson throws a lazy head kick
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fett blocks a low kick nicely.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leifsson looks to land a combination but Fett avoids it well. #T4#
Leifsson throws a head kick that Fett semi-blocks.
Leifsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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!
Leifsson connects with a jab.
Leifsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Leifsson looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Leifsson just gets out of the way.
Leifsson wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Leifsson misses
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Fett moves out of range.
As Leifsson looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Leifsson just gets out of the way.
Leifsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Leifsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Settakian Fett will probably get the nod.
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#
Leifsson misses with a two punch combination.
Leifsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leifsson misses the jab.
Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
As Leifsson looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Leifsson just gets out of the way.
Leifsson misses with a right hand
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Leifsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leifsson throws a big shot that misses.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson misses the shot to the body.
Leifsson misses the body punch
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Leifsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fett moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Settakian Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Leifsson swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Leifsson tries to score with a low kick but Fett moves his leg out of the way.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leifsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leifsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leifsson throws a right and a left that Fett avoids nicely.
Fett walks into a jab.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut.
As Leifsson looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Leifsson just gets out of the way.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
It looked like Fett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Fett moves out of range.
As Leifsson looks to move away, Fett throws a big counter combo but Leifsson just gets out of the way.#T2#
Leifsson swinging wildly here.
Fett appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson tries to work over Fett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Fett.
#TD#
Fett pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Fett looking for a guillotine here but Leifsson defends easily.
Fett working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Fett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leifsson passes into half guard.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Fett is defending the position. #SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Fett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fett looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fett looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fett swats away the attempt to clinch by Leifsson.
Fett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leifsson. Leifsson obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Leifsson moves into range and clinches up with Fett.#BC#
Fett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leifsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws a lazy head kick
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Fett moves out of range easily. #T1#
Leifsson throws a lazy head kick
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leifsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Leifsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Fett blocks a head kick by Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to land a body kick
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Leifsson.
Leifsson swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett is looking for a counter combo.
Leifsson throws an off balance right hand
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fett is out of range and Leifsson settles back down.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leifsson swings widly with a right hand
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Leifsson misses with a right hand
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Leifsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leifsson takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Fett moves out of range easily.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fett avoids the head kick by Leifsson.
Fett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick from Leifsson lands but Fett takes it in his stride.
Leifsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
Fett is looking for a counter combo.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Leifsson backing up. Leifsson nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Fett moves out of range of the leg kick from Leifsson.
Fett throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Leifsson rushes Fett and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
A short body shot lands from Fett as the two fighters clinch.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Fett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Fett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
Leifsson pushing down on Fett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Leifsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fett wants to get back to full guard.
Fett wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fett is refusing to be controlled, as Leifsson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Fett is defending against the submission attempts here by Leifsson.
Leifsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Settakian Fett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fett 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Settakian Fett!
Post fight, Settakian Fett took to the microphone: 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: Clash Of Champions
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson works on Line's body with a couple of short punches.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Leifsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Line darts in and clinches Leifsson up against the cage.
Leifsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Line is trying to force a seperation but Leifsson has the dominant position.
Line pushes Leifsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
Line misses with some punches.
Line lands a body punch.
Leifsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Leifsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
A body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Leifsson works on Line's body with a couple of short punches.
Line tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line misses with some punches.
Line working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Leifsson as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Line breaks the clinch.
Leifsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Leifsson misses with a head kick.
Line throws a quick counter kick to the body but Leifsson avoids it.
Leifsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Line.
Line seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leifsson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL#
Leifsson tries to keep at a distance but Line has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Line.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leifsson prevents Line from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Line misses with the head strike.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Line scores with a shot to the side of Leifsson's head.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson lands with a right to the head.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Line walks away with a smile on his face. Leifsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
Line takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Line lands the left hand.
Line throws a lazy head kick
and Leifsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Line clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Line throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Leifsson moves out of range easily.
Line defending well as Leifsson loads up on a big left hand.
Line walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Leifsson clinches.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Good body shot from Line.
Leifsson jumps guard but Line turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leifsson smiles and moves away.
Leifsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Line with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Line misses.
Line misses with a left hand
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Line walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leifsson.
Line throws a low kick but Leifsson moves out of range easily.
Line swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Line catches Leifsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leifsson misses with a head kick.
Line tries to move into range but Leifsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Line misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leifsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Line gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Line scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leifsson pushes Line back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Leifsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Line seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leifsson can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Line's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Leifsson gets control of Line's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leifsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Leifsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Line tries to pull guard but Leifsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Line drops back down to his feet.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow. #TD#
Line pulls guard successfully.
Leifsson looking to pass the guard.
Line keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Leifsson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Leifsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Line could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Leifsson has cracked it and Line is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Leifsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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SMASH: Dionsy vs Archer
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Leifsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thighpunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thighpunch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Leifsson moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Leifsson pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thighpunch defends well.#SUB2#
Leifsson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thighpunch should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leifsson has tightened it up now! Thighpunch should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skjoldr Leifsson!
In his post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
PANDA 86
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Leifsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leifsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leifsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Leifsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leifsson blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Leifsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baldwin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leifsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baldwin - the referee stops the clock and Leifsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baldwin. Leifsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leifsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leifsson misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Leifsson.
Baldwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leifsson.
Leifsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baldwin motions for Leifsson to come forward. Baldwin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baldwin looks for the body kick but Leifsson saw that one coming.
Leifsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baldwin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baldwin throws a leg kick but Leifsson sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Baldwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baldwin throws a leg kick but Leifsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baldwin throws out a leg kick but Leifsson moves out of range and Baldwin only half commits.
Baldwin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baldwin with the inside leg kick.
Leifsson blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baldwin throws a low kick but Leifsson avoids it.
Baldwin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leifsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baldwin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leifsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leifsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Baldwin misses
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Baldwin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leifsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leifsson throws a fast counter high kick but Baldwin manages to duck under it in time.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baldwin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2##CL2#
Leifsson moves into the clinch.
Baldwin prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baldwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Leifsson has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
Leifsson prevents Baldwin from breaking the clinch.
Baldwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leifsson keeps control of Baldwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baldwin working hard to break the clinch.
Leifsson pushes Baldwin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Baldwin tries to break free but Leifsson pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baldwin.
Leifsson prevents Baldwin from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Baldwin controls his hands.
Baldwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leifsson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Baldwin breaks from the clinch.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Leifsson darts in and clinches Baldwin up against the cage.
Leifsson pushes Baldwin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Leifsson tries to work over Baldwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baldwin's elbow. #BC#
Baldwin breaks the clinch.
Baldwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leifsson blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baldwin.
#CL2#
Leifsson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Baldwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baldwin throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Leifsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Leifsson.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Baldwin.
Leifsson has Baldwin pressed against the cage, preventing Baldwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Leifsson.
Good body shot from Leifsson.
#BC#
Baldwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leifsson throws a big shot that misses.
Baldwin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baldwin throws a head kick but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson misses with a straight left. #T4#
Baldwin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Baldwin moves out of range.
Leifsson lands a leg kick that knocks Baldwin off balance momentarily.
Brandon Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Leifsson lands.
Leifsson moves in looking to clinch but Baldwin pushes him off.
Baldwin throws a series of punches but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baldwin throws the kick towards the body but Leifsson avoids it.
No joy there for Baldwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baldwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baldwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baldwin throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baldwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Baldwin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baldwin!
Leifsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leifsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baldwin. Baldwin obviously looking to wear him down.
Baldwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leifsson lands a front kick.
Brandon Baldwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Baldwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leifsson.
Leifsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baldwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baldwin throws a head kick but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson wants to counter with a clinch but Baldwin pushes him away.
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!
Baldwin gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Leifsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Leifsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leifsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baldwin misses with a leg kick
enabling Leifsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Leifsson tries to counter with a clinch but Baldwin shakes him off and moves away.
Leifsson misses with a looping left.
Leifsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baldwin's hands.#ROC2#Baldwin is rocked!
Leifsson throws a shot to the body.
Oh Baldwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good work by Leifsson as he checks the leg kick.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldwin seems to have got his legs back now.
Baldwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Leifsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leifsson avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baldwin.
Leifsson lands a nice shot that snaps Baldwin's head back.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baldwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leifsson throws a hook but Baldwin blocks it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leifsson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Baldwin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Baldwin looks to clinch but Leifsson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Baldwin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
PANDA 72
Date: Jan 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Leifsson.
And Makaki Iii counters with a quick kick to the body but Leifsson blocks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Leifsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii pushes Leifsson away with a front kick.
Leifsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
And Leifsson responds with a good body kick, but Makaki Iii manages to step out the way in time.
Makaki Iii cracks Leifsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leifsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Makaki Iii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Leifsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leifsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Leifsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leifsson blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Makaki Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leifsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makaki Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leifsson throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Leifsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makaki Iii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leifsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leifsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makaki Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leifsson on the side of the head.
Leifsson tries to move into range but Makaki Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily.
Makaki Iii tries to land a front kick but Leifsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Leifsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Makaki Iii scores with a body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Leifsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makaki Iii.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Leifsson down.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a double jab
and Leifsson counters with a left to the body.
Leifsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Leifsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Leifsson clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Makaki Iii misses with an elbow strike.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makaki Iii just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leifsson's brow.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Leifsson. #BC#
Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leifsson blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Makaki Iii tried to score with a low kick but Leifsson checks it.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it.
Leifsson scores with a push kick.#T4#
Makaki Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leifsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Leifsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leifsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makaki Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson motions for Makaki Iii to come forward. Leifsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leifsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makaki Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Leifsson slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii needs to keep his hands up - Leifsson had a free shot at his head there.
Leifsson throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leifsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Leifsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Leifsson. That snapped Makaki Iii's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Leifsson motions for Makaki Iii to come forward. Leifsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leifsson.
Leifsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Makaki Iii in the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a push kick.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leifsson with a jab.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick which misses Leifsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Leifsson tries to avoid it.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leifsson can do to turn this around?
Leifsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Leifsson lands with a right hand.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leifsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii moves forwards but Leifsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leifsson tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Leifsson strikes.
Leifsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leifsson misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii throws a right hand that Leifsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Leifsson also avoids with ease.
Leifsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leifsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makaki Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Leifsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makaki Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makaki Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leifsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Leifsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leifsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leifsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Leifsson clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
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!
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leifsson.
Leifsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leifsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leifsson scores with a hook to the body.
Leifsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Makaki Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leifsson can turn it around.#TD2#
Leifsson pulls Makaki Iii into guard.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for subs off his back but Makaki Iii has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Makaki Iii has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leifsson is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leifsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Makaki Iii has taken his back - oops!
Leifsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Makaki Iii gets his hands free.
Leifsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Makaki Iii pushes past his half guard into mount!
Makaki Iii controlling the pace for now.
Leifsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Makaki Iii has a good base and remains in mount.
Leifsson tries to improve his position but instead Makaki Iii has taken his back!
Makaki Iii struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
As Leifsson backs away, Makaki Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Makaki Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leifsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Makaki Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Leifsson throws a good cross that connects.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Leifsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leifsson missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leifsson looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well. #T1#
Leifsson tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leifsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leifsson misses with a few strikes there.
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leifsson throws out a counter right but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson throws a big counter head kick but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Leifsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leifsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leifsson lands with a right hand.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Leifsson avoids a kick to the body.
Leifsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Leifsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makaki Iii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leifsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leifsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leifsson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leifsson misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a low kick but Leifsson moves his leg out of the way.
Leifsson throws out a counter right but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Leifsson misses the target.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makaki Iii connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to counter with a clinch but Makaki Iii shakes him off and moves away.
A lazy left from Leifsson finds it's target.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Leifsson moves out of range easily. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
Leifsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Makaki Iii throws a solid leg kick but Leifsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii with a nice calf kick.
Leifsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leifsson blocks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Leifsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Leifsson misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand.
Leifsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.#T4#
Leifsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leifsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
Makaki Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Leifsson pushes Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a knee to the head.
Leifsson cracks Makaki Iii with a nice body shot.
Leifsson tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Leifsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Leifsson avoiding damage as Makaki Iii throws knees to the body.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson presses Makaki Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yancy Makaki Iii.
I think Makaki Iii 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii! |
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Event:
PANDA 63
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Leifsson misses with a kick to the body.
Leifsson throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Wyadd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wyadd digs a right hand into Leifsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leifsson's gas tank.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wyadd.
A short right from Wyadd.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyadd controls his hands.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wyadd.
Wyadd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wyadd lands with a left to the head.
Wyadd blocks a body shot from Leifsson.
Wyadd fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leifsson as Wyadd tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Wyadd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Wyadd.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Wyadd avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage. #T1#
Wyadd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wyadd misses with the head strike.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Wyadd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wyadd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wyadd.
A nice left hand lands by Leifsson.
Wyadd swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Leifsson tries to work over Wyadd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Wyadd.
A nice left hand lands by Wyadd.
Leifsson lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wyadd.
Wyadd lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyadd throws a punch but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Wyadd decides to pull guard.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyadd is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Wyadd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leifsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leifsson looking to pass the guard.
Leifsson looking to sit in guard and control but Wyadd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wyadd wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Wyadd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Leifsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wyadd uses it to pass to side control.
Wyadd trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Wyadd defending well.
Wyadd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wyadd.
Wyadd is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Wyadd is keeping the position.#T4#
Leifsson is stalling in the full guard.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyadd is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leifsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leifsson slips nicely into half guard.
Wyadd controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Leifsson is working for a kimura but Wyadd is defending it quite comfortably.
Wyadd is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Wyadd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Leifsson slips under a jab from Wyadd.
Wyadd takes one to the chin there.
Leifsson wants to clinch up but Wyadd keeps it at a distance.
Wyadd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyadd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson misses with a right hand
and Wyadd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Wyadd misses.
Leifsson scores with a hook to the body. Wyadd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyadd keeps the fight on the outside.
As Leifsson tries to get set, Wyadd tries to push him back and clinch up but Leifsson manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy body kick from Wyadd
and Leifsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Wyadd 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Leifsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Wyadd misses with a punch on the inside.
Leifsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wyadd.
Wyadd wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Leifsson.
Wyadd swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wyadd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leifsson digs a right hand into Wyadd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wyadd's gas tank.
Wyadd throws a head punch that misses.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wyadd.
Wyadd fails to pull guard.
Wyadd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Leifsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wyadd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leifsson can turn it around.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyadd controls his hands.
Leifsson gets underhooks to prevent Wyadd's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Wyadd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyadd scores with a shot to the side of Leifsson's head.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyadd tries to score a body lock takedown but Leifsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wyadd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Leifsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wyadd or not.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wyadd lands a hook that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Wyadd misses with some punches.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Wyadd gets control of Leifsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wyadd will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson trying to control but Wyadd is working from the bottom.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Wyadd is keeping the position.#SUB#
Wyadd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leifsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Wyadd keeps moving. #T3#
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leifsson trying to control but Wyadd is working from the bottom.
Leifsson pushes down on Wyadd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leifsson wants to control but Wyadd is keeping him busy.
Leifsson trying to advance position but Wyadd counters by regaining guard.
Leifsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wyadd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leifsson prevents Wyadd from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Wyadd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Wyadd won't allow Leifsson to pass to mount.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Wyadd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wyadd is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wyadd is staying active underneath Leifsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wyadd is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wyadd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Leifsson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Wyadd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leifsson!
Danny Wyadd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Leifsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to control but Wyadd postures up.
Wyadd trying to control the position but Leifsson is working away.
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Leifsson is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Wyadd tries for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson trying to remain calm as Wyadd controls from the top position.
Leifsson wants to control but Wyadd postures up.
Wyadd is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson gets back to half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wyadd slips a straight right by Leifsson.
Leifsson motions for Wyadd to come forward. Leifsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wyadd attempts a counter takedown but Leifsson avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Wyadd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leifsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wyadd postures up in Leifsson's guard and throws a big left but Leifsson blocks it. #T3#
Leifsson pulls Wyadd in to control the position.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Wyadd from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Leifsson has an active guard here but Wyadd has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Wyadd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Wyadd eventually gives up the hold.
Leifsson manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wyadd is looking to pass into half guard but Leifsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leifsson is in guard.#REVB#
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyadd is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson trying to control but Wyadd is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Leifsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Wyadd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wyadd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Wyadd!
An out of breath Danny Wyadd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PANDA 53
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Rahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rahman blocks a head kick by Leifsson.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Leifsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Leifsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Rahman ducks down to avoid it.
Leifsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leifsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leifsson avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leifsson lands a front kick.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson jabs Rahman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
Leifsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leifsson throws a nice head kick!
Rahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leifsson.
#T1#
Leifsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Leifsson throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses.
Rahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rahman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leifsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Leifsson.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Rahman.#CUT2#It looks like Skjoldr Leifsson has been cut.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses.
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Rahman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leifsson eats them both and turns towards Rahman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahman thuds a left hand into Leifsson's body.#T2#
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman checks a low kick from Leifsson.
Rahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Rahman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rahman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rahman takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses.
Leifsson walks into a jab.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Rahman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman lands with a hook. Leifsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leifsson walks into a left hand.
Rahman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leifsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leifsson connects with a high kick. #T3#
Rahman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Leifsson slips under a jab from Rahman.
Leifsson throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahman, as that shot connected.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leifsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rahman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rahman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rahman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leifsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leifsson throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rahman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leifsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
No joy there for Leifsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Leifsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman looks to land a combination but Leifsson avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Rahman misses. #T4#
Rahman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leifsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Leifsson throws a solid leg kick but Rahman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leifsson.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily.
Rahman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rahman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rahman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Leifsson is out of range.
Leifsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leifsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahman's sensitive parts.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Rahman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leifsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahman scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab.
Leifsson takes one to the side of the head.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahman misses with a hook.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rahman lands with a straight right. Leifsson didn't see that one coming.
Leifsson lands with a right hand.
Rahman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leifsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leifsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Rahman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Leifsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rahman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leifsson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahman lands a really nice looking cross but Leifsson seems unphased.
#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rahman or perhaps it was just good defense by Leifsson, which made it look bad.
Rahman swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson throws a hook to the side of Rahman's head but Rahman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leifsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leifsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leifsson tries to land a front kick but Rahman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
Rahman takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses.
Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.#T2#
A shot to the body from Rahman misses
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leifsson.
Leifsson moves forwards but Rahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Leifsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Leifsson moved out of range nicely.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Rahman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rahman swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson lands with a shot to the body.
Leifsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman with a hook.
Leifsson swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson slips a jab from Rahman.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Leifsson misses the target.
Leifsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Leifsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rahman misses with a two punch combination.
Leifsson moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
Rahman throws out a powerful jab.
Leifsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Leifsson's body. Leifsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Leifsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahman throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Rahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leifsson blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Leifsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leifsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Leifsson throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
enabling Leifsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Leifsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leifsson.
Rahman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leifssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a few strikes there.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Leifsson is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rahman.
Leifsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman misses the jab.
Leifsson throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leifsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leifsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rahman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leifsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Leifsson tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Leifsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahman throws a good cross that connects.
Rahman digs a good hook to Leifsson's body.
Rahman throws a series of punches but Leifsson avoids them all with ease.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Rahman lands with a nice combination. Leifsson backs away looking to recover.
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!
Leifsson misses with a few strikes there.
Leifsson misses with a few strikes there.
Leifsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leifsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
Leifsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rahman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leifsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leifsson.
Rahman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
Leifsson staying out of range there.
Rahman jabs at Leifsson's body.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Rahman moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rahman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rahman misses with a straight right.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Rahman.
Leifsson throws a right hand that Rahman ducks under and follows up with a left that Rahman also avoids with ease.
Leifsson defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Leifsson missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Leifsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leifsson.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Leifsson.
Leifsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rahman scores with a nice head shot.
Rahman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rahman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leifsson on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Rahman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rahman dips to his left and cracks Leifsson with an uppercut!
Leifsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rahman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Rahman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Leifsson is rocked!
Leifsson avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Rahman clobbers Leifsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Leifsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leifsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Rahman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leifsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leifsson defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Rahman connects with a body shot that sends Leifsson's belly button to the back.
Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Rahman moves out of range as Leifsson strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Rahman scores with a nice right hand.
Rahman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahman throws a body punch but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman cracks Leifsson with an open hand slap.
Leifsson lands a high kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Leifsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rahman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Leifsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Rahman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Leifsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Leifsson saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Rahman misses
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leifsson connects with a single shot there.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rahman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman! |
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Event:
PANDA 41
Date: Nov 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Snitch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leifsson did well to prevent Snitch getting side control.
Snitch sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Snitch is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snitch trying to pass the guard but Leifsson defending well.
Leifsson trying to control but Snitch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson is not content to let Snitch control the position.
Snitch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Leifsson wants to control but Snitch is keeping busy.
Leifsson tries to roll over but Snitch keeps him under control.
Leifsson trying to control but Snitch postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Snitch is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now.
Snitch throwing shots but Leifsson is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson throws a series of punches but Snitch avoids them all with ease.
Leifsson misses with the combination.
#T2##CL2#
Leifsson drives through and clinches with Snitch against the cage.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Snitch controlling the action here for a moment.
Leifsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snitch or not.
Leifsson tries to work over Snitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snitch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snitch. #T3#
Leifsson lands a left hand.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snitch stalling in the clinch.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snitch looking to slow down the pace here.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
Snitch stalling in the clinch.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Snitch controls his hands.
Leifsson lands an uppercut.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson tries to work over Snitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Leifsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Snitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leifsson as Snitch tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Snitch blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Snitch blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snitch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leifsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leifsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snitch.
Leifsson moves forwards but Snitch connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Snitch moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leifsson enables Snitch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leifsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Snitch 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.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snitch is really struggling to control Leifsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson looking to control.
Snitch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Snitch defends it easily.
#T1#
Leifsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leifsson scores with a head kick. Snitch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leifsson works the jab nicely.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Snitch saw that one coming.
Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.#T2#
Snitch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leifsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snitch moves in looking to clinch but Leifsson pushes him off.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leifsson enables Snitch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leifsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Snitch trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jon Snitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson trying to control the position.
Snitch wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#T3#
Snitch wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Snitch tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leifsson swings for the body but Snitch moves out of range.
Skjoldr Leifsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snitch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leifsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leifsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leifsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Snitch moves out of range.
Leifsson cracks Snitch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Leifsson throws a good cross that connects.
Leifsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt.
And Leifsson responds with a good body kick, but Snitch manages to step out the way in time.
Snitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snitch shoots for a takedown but Leifsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Snitch.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown. Leifsson tries to sprawl out of it but Snitch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leifsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Snitch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Leifsson slips a jab from Snitch.
Leifsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leifsson defends it nicely.
Leifsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snitch back to the cage. Leifsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Snitch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leifsson counters with a huge head kick that drops Snitch! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skjoldr Leifsson!
In his post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Jon Snitch spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'. |
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Event:
PANDA 31
Date: Oct 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leifsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Leifsson misses with a jab to the body
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Leifsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kennedy momentarily.
Leifsson misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Leifsson misses.
Kennedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leifsson takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Kennedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leifsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but Leifsson has him pressed against the cage.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Kennedy gets control of Leifsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kennedy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Leifsson trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kennedy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leifsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kennedy pulls Leifsson in close to prevent any damage.
Leifsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kennedy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy controls Leifsson momentarily but Leifsson frees himself. #SUB#
Kennedy looking for a guillotine here but Leifsson defends easily.
Leifsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leifsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kennedy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy throwing strikes but missing.
Kennedy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kennedy trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Kennedy looking to sit in guard and control but Leifsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Leifsson stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving. #SUB#
Kennedy looking for a triangle here. Leifsson is fighting it but it looks tight! Kennedy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Leifsson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steven Kennedy!
Our winner, Steven Kennedy, 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:
PANDA 20
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
Wyadd tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wyadd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leifsson.
Danny Wyadd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson connects with a jab.#CL#
Wyadd tries to keep at a distance but Leifsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Wyadd blocking some punches.
Wyadd throws an elbow that misses.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Wyadd. #TD2#
Leifsson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wyadd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Leifsson to the mat. Leifsson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Wyadd wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Leifsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Wyadd stands up and waves to Leifsson to follow him. #TD2#
Wyadd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Wyadd defends it easily.
#SU2#
Wyadd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leifsson connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leifsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leifsson is looking to regain half guard here but Wyadd keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Leifsson is trying to control Wyadd's posture but Wyadd avoids it. #SU2#
Wyadd decides to stand back up. Wyadd steps back and let's Leifsson get back to his feet.#TD2#
Wyadd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leifsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Wyadd decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leifsson to his feet. #TD2#
Wyadd shoots in and bounces Leifsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wyadd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson is trying to keep Wyadd in close.
Wyadd chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SU2#
Wyadd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Leifsson moves into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Wyadd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wyadd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leifsson won't allow Wyadd to get back to his feet.
Wyadd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leifsson controls the pace.
Leifsson trying to control but Wyadd is working from the bottom.
Wyadd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there.
Leifsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wyadd is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wyadd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leifsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wyadd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leifsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyadd looking to control.
#T4#
Leifsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wyadd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wyadd is trying to get back to half guard.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Wyadd is working from the bottom.
Wyadd wants to get back to his feet but Leifsson drags him back down.
Wyadd is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Wyadd dominated that round.
That's time! Leifsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Leifsson tries to keep at a distance but Wyadd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wyadd prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wyadd wants a takedown.
Wyadd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wyadd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wyadd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wyadd blocking some punches.
Wyadd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leifsson gets through Wyadd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wyadd backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Wyadd.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyadd controls his hands.
Skjoldr Leifsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Wyadd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Leifsson.
Wyadd blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyadd's elbow.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyadd's elbow.
Wyadd tries to pull guard but Leifsson won't allow it.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wyadd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wyadd.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Wyadd controls the action.
#TD2#
Wyadd jumps into guard, dragging Leifsson to the mat.
#SUB2#
Wyadd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leifsson defends it easily.
Leifsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wyadd is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wyadd has his foot on Leifsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leifsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Danny Wyadd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wyadd keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Wyadd working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
#T2#
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyadd is keeping the position for now.
Wyadd keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Wyadd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leifsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wyadd is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wyadd is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Leifsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wyadd's legs.
Wyadd is trying to improve his position.
Wyadd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Leifsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Leifsson tries to move to mount but Wyadd blocks the move with his legs.
Wyadd is trying to control Leifsson's posture but Leifsson avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wyadd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Wyadd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wyadd prevents Leifsson from moving into mount.
Wyadd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leifsson is pressing down on Wyadd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wyadd is holding on for now.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Wyadd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wyadd is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wyadd loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.#TD2#
Wyadd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard but Wyadd has mounted him!
Leifsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wyadd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wyadd's back!
Wyadd is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Wyadd showing good submission defense here.
Wyadd wants to control his opponent's hands but Leifsson gets his hands free. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Wyadd is controlling his hands well.
Leifsson has the hooks in. Wyadd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Leifsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Leifsson avoiding Wyadd 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Wyadd is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Leifsson is staying active.
Leifsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Wyadd pushed the leg off.
Wyadd is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Leifsson avoiding Wyadd 's attempts to control his hands.
Leifsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wyadd can't escape the position.
Leifsson is trying to stick to Wyadd's back but Wyadd is turning into Leifsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leifsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wyadd.
Leifsson controls Wyadd momentarily but Wyadd frees himself. #SU2#
Wyadd gets to his feet - Leifsson follows without any prompting.
Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Wyadd ducks down to avoid it.
Wyadd unleashes a big counter combination but Leifsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Leifsson wants to clinch.#CL2#
Wyadd closes the distance and pushes Leifsson back into the cage.#TD2#
Wyadd tightens his grip and picks Leifsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Leifsson manages to land in guard.
Wyadd trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leifsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wyadd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Wyadd tries to pass.
Wyadd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Wyadd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leifsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Wyadd stands up and beckons Leifsson to his feet.
Wyadd jabs Leifsson right on the nose. Leifsson blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Leifsson has Wyadd up against the cage in a clinch.
Wyadd just leaning against Leifsson, taking a breather.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A hook to the body from Leifsson.
#BC2#
Wyadd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leifsson, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Wyadd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wyadd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wyadd postures up.
Wyadd trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wyadd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyadd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but Wyadd is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Wyadd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wyadd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Wyadd!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Wyadd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RFC: Eye vs. Halli
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leifsson misses with a hook.
Leifsson thows a body kick. Quinn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses.
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leifsson delivers a nice body kick.
Leifsson throws a right and a left that Quinn avoids nicely.
Quinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson throws a quick counter head kick but Quinn was just out of range.
Leifsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Quinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quinn finds it's way round the side to connect with Leifsson's head.
A jab from Leifsson misses.
Quinn scores with a decent looking hook.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the body
and Quinn counters with a three punch combo that has Leifsson backing up. Leifsson nods at Quinn to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Quinn swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Leifsson.
Skjoldr Leifsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Quinn ducks down to avoid it.
Quinn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leifsson misses with a leg kick
and Quinn counters with a nice uppercut.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Quinn misses with a hook. Leifsson ducked under it nicely.
Quinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Quinn tries to counter it with a takedown but Leifsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Quinn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Leifsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Quinn looks to clinch
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand.
Quinn misses with a low kick as Leifsson jumps back.
Leifsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Quinn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn moves out of range of the body kick from Leifsson.
Quinn shoots in and drives through. Leifsson sprawls well.
Leifsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quinn.
Quinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leifsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Quinn.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
Leifsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quinn misses with a straight right.
Leifsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leifsson.#T3#
Leifsson cracks Quinn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leifsson.
#CL2#
Quinn has closed the distance and engaged Leifsson in a clinch.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Leifsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leifsson. Quinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leifsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leifsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Leifsson feints and then cracks Quinn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quinn down. #T4#
Leifsson blocks a head kick by Quinn.
Quinn swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quinn throws a body punch but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson feints and then cracks Quinn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quinn down.
Leifsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn scores with a jab to the body.
Leifsson staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Leifsson misses its target.#TD2#
Quinn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leifsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Quinn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leifsson's head.
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 Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
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#
Leifsson swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Leifsson is looking to wear down Quinn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leifsson misses with a hook
and Quinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Skjoldr Leifsson has been cut.
Leifsson keeps Quinn at a distance using the push kick.
Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quinn.
Quinn lands a right hook to the body.
Leifsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Quinn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Skjoldr Leifsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quinn wants to land a leg kick but Leifsson is out of range.
Quinn misses with an uppercut. Leifsson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson is looking to clinch.
Leifsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Quinn is having none of it. #T1#
Leifsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quinn throws out a counter right but Leifsson avoids it with no problem.
Leifsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leifsson moves out of range as Quinn throws a body kick.
Quinn misses with a kick to the body.
Quinn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leifsson.
Quinn connects with a body shot that sends Leifsson's belly button to the back.
Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Quinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quinn throws a poor cross that misses
and Leifsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Quinn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leifsson blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Quinn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quinn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quinn tries to clinch up.
Leifsson works Quinn's body with a nice hook.
Leifsson looks to land a combination but Quinn avoids it well.
Quinn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leifsson.
Leifsson scores with a head kick. Quinn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Leifsson clinches.
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quinn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Leifsson lands a left hand.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
Quinn tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quinn pushes Leifsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Quinn.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quinn tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Leifsson breaks the clinch.
Leifsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Quinn is having none of it.
Quinn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A left lands for Quinn.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leifsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quinn.
Quinn scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Leifsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quinn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson avoiding damage as Quinn throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson lands a left hand.
Skjoldr Leifsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quinn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quinn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Leifsson throws a combination. Quinn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice shot by Leifsson.
Quinn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leifsson in his tracks.
Quinn swinging wildly here.
Quinn throws a right hand that Leifsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Leifsson also avoids with ease.
Leifsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Quinn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quinn lands with a good body shot.
Leifsson throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Leifsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Quinn counter with a right hand.
Leifsson lands with a straight right. Quinn didn't see that one coming.
Quinn misses with a hook
#CL#
and Leifsson counters by clinching up.
Quinn works on Leifsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Quinn tries to land knees in the clinch but Leifsson avoids the damage to the body.
Quinn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Leifsson lands a body punch.
Leifsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quinn.
Quinn lands a left hand.
Leifsson lands a right hand.
Quinn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Leifsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quinns head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quinn looking to throw knees to the head but Leifsson is blocking nicely.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quinn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
Leifsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leifsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quinn.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quinn looking to throw knees to the head but Leifsson is blocking nicely.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quinn.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
Leifsson tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quinn.
Leifsson lands a nice uppercut.
Quinn misses with a punch on the inside.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billy Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinn misses with some punches.
#T3#
Quinn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leifsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a punch on the inside.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quinn blocks a body shot from Leifsson.
Quinn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quinn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leifsson avoids it.#BC2#
Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leifsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skjoldr Leifsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Leifsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn is trying to force a seperation but Leifsson has the dominant position.
Leifsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow. #T4#
Leifsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quinn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Quinn's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Leifsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Quinn moves out of range.
It seemed like Quinn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leifsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quinn throws a right hand that misses
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand.
Leifsson lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skjoldr Leifsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leifsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Billy Quinn had this to say: 'He got me today but run that shit back and I'll knock his ass out!'. |
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Event:
RFC Live in Sydney 1
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson slips a straight right by Lawrence.
Leifsson works Lawrence's body with a nice hook.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence lands a nice shot that snaps Leifsson's head back.
Leifsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lawrence has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Leifsson.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Leifsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lawrence to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lawrence landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Leifsson is pulling down on Lawrence's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Lawrence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawrence has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Lawrence defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leifsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Leifsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawrence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Leifsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lawrence escapes and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leifsson defending well though. #SUB#
Lawrence wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leifsson trying to control but Lawrence postures up.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawrence's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawrence's back!
Lawrence staying busy and making it hard for Leifsson to control.
Lawrence tries to break free.
Leifsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Lawrence pushed the leg off.
Leifsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Leifsson not allowing Lawrence to control his hands.
Leifsson is hanging on to Lawrence's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Leifsson biding his time, controlling Lawrence.
Lawrence wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Leifsson has his arm under Lawrence's chin here. Game over son! Leifsson squeezes tightly and Lawrence is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
RFC Tokyo March 28th
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Leifsson unleashes a big counter combination but Luciano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leifsson tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leifsson throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Leifsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Leifsson's knee but Leifsson avoids it well.
Luciano backing away here, and Leifsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Leifsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leifsson looks to land a combination but Luciano avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano misses with the body kick
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Leifsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano tests Leifsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
Luciano blocks a head kick by Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a lazy head kick
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Skjoldr Leifsson has been cut.
Leifsson throws a series of punches but Luciano moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano. #T2#
Luciano 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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Leifsson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
Leifsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a body kick.
A combination from Leifsson does no damage.
Luciano throws a good cross that connects.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Leifsson moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Leifsson moved out of range nicely.
Leifsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Luciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leifsson avoids the body shot from Luciano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leifsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Leifsson has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Leifsson avoids them all with ease.
Leifsson lands a jab.
Leifsson misses with a few strikes there.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Leifsson manages to avoid it.#T4#
A head kick by Leifsson misses
and Leifsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leifsson.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luciano looks for the body kick but Leifsson saw that one coming.
Luciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Leifsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Leifsson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leifsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but Luciano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leifsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luciano. That did some damage!
Leifsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
A countering left hand to the body from Leifsson misses.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Luciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Leifsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leifsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leifsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Leifsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Luciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leifsson can pounce on him.
Luciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leifsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Leifsson. #T2#
Luciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick by Luciano misses
and Leifsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Jose Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
Luciano misses with a leg kick
enabling Leifsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leifsson throws a wild body kick that Luciano sees coming a mile off.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Luciano moves out of range easily. #T3#
Leifsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luciano's head backwards.#ROC2#
Luciano is rocked!
Leifsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Luciano is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Leifsson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Luciano crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Luciano's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skjoldr Leifsson!
In his post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RapidFC 64
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Leifsson scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Landry has been cut.
Landry fails to land with a series of punches.
Leifsson cracks the inside of Landry's front leg.
Leifsson misses with a left hand
and Landry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leifsson thuds a left hand into Landry's body.
Landry lands a jab to Leifsson's midsection.
Leifsson lands with a good body shot.
Landry blocks a head kick by Leifsson.
A quick step to the side and Landry tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson swinging wildly here.
Landry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Landry avoids the head kick by Leifsson.
Landry takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Skjoldr Leifsson has been cut.
Landry moves forwards but Leifsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Landry misses with an uppercut.
Leifsson misses with a left hand
and Landry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leifsson checks a leg kick.
Leifsson looks to throw the jab but Landry is out of range.
Landry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leifsson throws a lazy right hand but Landry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Leifsson slips under a jab from Landry.
Landry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a double jab.
Landry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A combination from Leifsson does no damage.
Landry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landry throws a big counter combination but Leifsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leifsson wants to slow Landry down by chopping away at his legs.
Landry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Jab by Landry.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Landry moves out of range easily.
Landry throwing a counter right hand but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Leifsson stuns Landry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Landry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leifsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut
and Landry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Landry.
A punch combination from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Landry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Leifsson tries to clinch
and Landry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Landry misses with a looping right.
Leifsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landry.
Landry throws a lazy uppercut
and Leifsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Landry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Landry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leifsson dodges the punch combination from Landry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Leifsson moves to clinch but Landry breaks away
and Landry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leifsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Landry counters with a stiff right hand.
Landry walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leifsson.
Landry swats away the attempt to clinch by Leifsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Landry. Those never looked like landing.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leifsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Landry.
Landry scores with a hook to the body. Leifsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leifsson misses the body punch
letting Landry counter with a right hand. #T1#
Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
It looked like Landry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan Landry is winning the standup battle so far.
Landry misses with a wild combination.
Leifsson misses with a head kick.
Landry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leifsson takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Leifsson lands a high kick!
Landry slips a jab from Leifsson.
Leifsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Landry throws a series of punches but Leifsson moves out of range.
Landry misses with the combination.
Landry throws a right and a left that Leifsson avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leifsson! But no joy.
Landry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Leifsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leifsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Landry throws a right hand that misses
and Leifsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Leifsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landry works Leifsson's body with a nice hook.
Landry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Landry.
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
Landry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leifsson misses with a head kick.
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leifsson misses with a body punch
and Landry counters with a two punch combo.
Landry throws a right and a left that Leifsson avoids nicely. #T4#
Landry throws a lazy head kick
and Leifsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leifsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landry.
Landry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Landry throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot.
Leifsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Leifsson swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Landry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson tries to move into range but Landry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Leifsson is rocked!
Leifsson throws an overhand right that lands on Landry's shoulder, as Landry tries to avoid the shot.
Leifsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Landry finish him?
Leifsson throws out a loose jab but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landry throwing a counter right hand but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Landry dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Landry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leifsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Leifsson misses with a right hand
enabling Landry to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Leifsson is rocked!
Leifsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landry throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Landry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leifsson misses with a head kick.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Landry saw that one coming.
Landry is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Landry at a distance.
Landry misses with an uppercut
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Landry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Landry lands a jab to the nose.
Leifsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Landry counters with a nice right hand that sends Leifsson toppling to the canvas! Leifsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Landry finish him?!
Leifsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Landry finish him?
Leifsson throws a right hand that misses
and Landry counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Landry!
A very excited looking Ryan Landry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 39
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Leifsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leifsson blocks a head kick by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A good leg kick by Leifsson.
Leifsson jabs Bissainthe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leifsson misses with a kick to the body
and Bissainthe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bissainthe lands a nice looking body shot.
Leifsson misses with a hook
and Bissainthe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bissainthe feints and then cracks Leifsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leifsson down.
We've been informed that Leifsson 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leifsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson misses the body punch
enabling Bissainthe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bissainthe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut. Leifsson saw that one coming.#T1#
Leifsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bissainthe is able to avoid easily.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but Bissainthe circles away and keeps his distance.
Leifsson cracks a nice hook into Bissainthe's ribs.
Bissainthe misses with a left hand
and Leifsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Leifsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Bissainthe misses its target.
Leifsson misses with a body punch
and Bissainthe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bissainthe circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Bissainthe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leifsson.
Bissainthe moves out of range of the leg kick from Leifsson.
Nice shot by Leifsson.
Leifsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bissainthe throws a quick counter head kick but Leifsson was just out of range.
Leifsson jabs at Bissainthe's body.#T2#
Leifsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leifsson cracks a nice hook into Bissainthe's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bissainthe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leifsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a poor cross that misses
and Leifsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bissainthe misses with a body shot.
Bissainthe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Leifsson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Bissainthe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leifsson throws a wild body kick that Bissainthe sees coming a mile off.
Bissainthe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leifsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Leifsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a head kick. That will keep Leifsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Leifsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leifsson scores with a head kick.
Leifsson checks a leg kick.
Bissainthe swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Skjoldr Leifsson has been cut.
Bissainthe lands a slapping body shot.
Leifsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bissainthe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab from Leifsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Bissainthe is looking to wear down Leifsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Leifsson throws an overhand right that lands on Bissainthe's shoulder, as Bissainthe tries to avoid the shot.
Bissainthe catches Leifsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Leifsson is predictable there
and Bissainthe counters with an inside leg kick.
Bissainthe drops his hands momentarily and Leifsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leifsson checks a leg kick.
Leifsson takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Leifsson drives through and clinches with Bissainthe against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bissainthe.
#BC#
Bissainthe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bissainthe is just out of range.
Leifsson lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bissainthe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bissainthe lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
That's time! Bissainthe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bissainthe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bissainthe misses with a shot to the body
and Leifsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bissainthe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bissainthe throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bissainthe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leifsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
It looked like Bissainthe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leifsson.
Bissainthe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leifsson is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson thows a leg kick but Bissainthe checks it
and Bissainthe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bissainthe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Leifsson - just one landing.
Leifsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bissainthe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Leifsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Leifsson.
Nice defenses there by Bissainthe.
Leifsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bissainthe.
Leifsson lands a leg kick that knocks Bissainthe off balance momentarily.
Leifsson misses with a hook. Bissainthe ducked under it nicely.
Bissainthe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bissainthe stuns Leifsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leifsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bissainthe misses with a hook.
Leifsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Bissainthe is wise to it.
Bissainthe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leifsson at a distance.
#T2#
Bissainthe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leifsson.
Leifsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bissainthe.
Leifsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bissainthe misses its target.
Bissainthe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson looks to land a right hand but Bissainthe moved out of range.
Leifsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leifsson is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bissainthe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bissainthe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leifsson lands a head kick!
Bissainthe wants to land a leg kick but Leifsson is out of range. #T3#
Bissainthe cracks the inside of Leifsson's front leg.
Bissainthe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leifsson.
Bissainthe misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Leifsson.
Leifsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Bissainthe.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Bissainthe moves out of range easily.
Leifsson misses with a left hand
and Bissainthe counters with a right hand to the body.
Bissainthe misses with a left hand
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Bissainthe misses with a hook.
Leifsson missing with a left hand there. Bissainthe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bissainthe throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leifsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bissainthe throws an off balance right hand
and Leifsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Leifsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bissainthe checks it well.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Bissainthe.
It seemed like Leifsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Leifsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Leifsson scores with a hook.
Leifsson misses with a hook
and Bissainthe counters with a nice uppercut.
Bissainthe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leifsson.
Leifsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bissainthe doesn't seem bothered though.
Leifsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leifsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leifsson checks a leg kick.
Leifsson lands a nice shot that snaps Bissainthe's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bissainthe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bissainthe avoids the head kick by Leifsson.
Bissainthe feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Leifsson jabs at Bissainthe's body.
Nice body kick from Leifsson.
A leg kick checked by Leifsson.
Leifsson swings widly with a right hand
and Bissainthe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bissainthe connects with a right hand. Leifsson shakes it off.
Bissainthe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leifsson unleashes a big counter combination but Bissainthe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bissainthe works Leifsson's body with a nice hook.
Bissainthe lands with a kick to the temple. Leifsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Leifsson is rocked!
Leifsson throws a right hand that Bissainthe ducks under and follows up with a left that Bissainthe also avoids with ease.
Leifsson moves out of range as Bissainthe strikes.
Leifsson throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Leifsson thows a leg kick but Bissainthe checks it
and Bissainthe counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leifsson checks a low kick from Bissainthe.
Leifsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bissainthe.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bissainthe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Bissainthe misses its target.
Bissainthe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bissainthe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but Bissainthe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leifsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bissainthe.
Leifsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Bissainthe scores with a hook to the body. Leifsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bissainthe misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Bissainthe.
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
Bissainthe checks the leg kick.
Leifsson slips a jab from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a lazy uppercut
and Leifsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bissainthe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe connects with the punch.
Leifsson staying out of range there.
Leifsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Leifsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Bissainthe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leifsson doesn't seem phased though.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bissainthe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bissainthe throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bissainthe misses with a straight left.
Bissainthe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leifsson throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Bissainthe counters with a right hand that sends Leifsson tumbling to the canvas! Can Bissainthe finish him? He dives into Leifsson's guard looking to do just that!
Leifsson is still in real trouble! Can Bissainthe finish him?
Bissainthe lands a couple of elbows.
Bissainthe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Bissainthe from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Bissainthe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Leifsson misses with a head kick.
Leifsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bissainthe misses with a body shot.
Bissainthe needs to keep his hands up - Leifsson had a free shot at his head there.
Leifsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bissainthe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Bissainthe.
A jab from Bissainthe finds it's way through Leifsson's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bissainthe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bissainthe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Bissainthe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leifsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Bissainthe steps away.
Leifsson lands with a cross.
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leifsson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bissainthe to counter with a crisp jab.
Leifsson loads up on a big right hand but Bissainthe slips the punch.
Bissainthe drops Leifsson with a naaaaasty hook - Leifsson is in real trouble here! Bissainthe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toussaint Bissainthe!
Toussaint Bissainthe retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Toussaint Bissainthe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RapidFC 56
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Leifsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Thift.
Leifsson throws a counter high kick but Thift was just alert enough to avoid it.
Leifsson jabs at Thift's body.
Thift misses with an uppercut.
Thift throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson is looking to clinch.
Leifsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
Leifsson scores with a jab. Thift acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thift just misses with a punch to the body.
Thift swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Thift misses.
Thift fails with the takedown
and Leifsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leifsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thift.
Leifsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thift shoots in for a double leg but Leifsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good exchange - Leifsson coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson lands an overhand right.
Leifsson lands a jab to the nose.
Thift gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Thift.
Leifsson throws a combination. Thift tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thift misses with a looping left.
Leifsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leifsson lands a jab.
Thift throws a poor cross that misses
and Leifsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thift on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thift has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leifsson.
Thift throws a jab when Leifsson was well out of range.
Thift drops his hands momentarily and Leifsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leifsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thift walks into a straight right hand from Leifsson.
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!
Thift tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leifsson swivels and escapes.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sydney Thift.
Thift on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leifsson moves in looking to clinch but Thift pushes him off.
Leifsson dodges the punch combination from Thift.
Donk. Leifsson catches Thift right on the button with a cross.
Leifsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Thift shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thift is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson.
Thift throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a right hook to the body.
Thift doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Leifsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Leifsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leifsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thift.
Thift swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Thift fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but Thift circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Leifsson.
Thift throws the left hand but Leifsson avoids the punch easily.
Thift rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thift showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leifsson.
#T3#
Leifsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leifsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leifsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thift. Thift obviously looking to wear him down.
Leifsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Thift takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses.
Leifsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leifsson.#CL#
Leifsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Thift.
Leifsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thift fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thift backwards.
Thift looking to stall.
Thift misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Thift takes a shot to the head.
Thift is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leifsson pushes Thift back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thifts head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thift.
A right hand to the body from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
Thift has a couple of punches blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thift tries to pull guard but Leifsson won't allow it.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thift pushes Leifsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leifsson lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thift misses with some punches.
Leifsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thift blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thift digs a right hand underneath Leifsson's ribcage. Leifsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thift throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Leifsson feints and then cracks Thift's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thift down.
Thift walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Thift misses.
A combination from Thift does no damage.
Skjoldr Leifsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thift fails to land with a series of punches.
Leifsson is looking for a counter combo.
Leifsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thift can do to turn this around?
Thift looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Thift swings widly with a right hand
and Leifsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
Thift fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leifsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thift takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thift with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leifsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Leifsson scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thift takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thift is breathing heavily.
Thift loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Thift. Those never looked like landing.
Leifsson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thift on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sydney Thift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Thift throws a lazy right hand but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leifsson connects with a right hand. Thift shakes it off.
Thift misses the jab.
Thift has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Skjoldr Leifsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leifsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#
Thift is rocked!
Leifsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thift is still on wobbly legs! Can Leifsson finish him?
Thift throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Leifsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thift seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Thift shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leifsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leifsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leifsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Thift from advancing position.
Thift missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Thift from advancing position.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Thift is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thift thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
Leifsson moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Leifsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thift doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thift manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Thift from controlling successfully.
Thift postures up and lands a big shot to Leifsson's brow.
Leifsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thift. #SUB#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thift defends it easily.
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Thift trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leifsson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thift has his hands clasped together but Leifsson extends and breaks Thift's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Leifsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
In his post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RapidFC 53
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Leifsson takes a swing at Drive's ribcage but misses.
Leifsson slips under a jab from Drive.
Drive uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leifsson.
Drive let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leifsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tim Drive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drive shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drive ducks under a wild hook from Leifsson.
Drive misses with a body shot.
Drive shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drive throws the left hand but Leifsson avoids the punch easily.
Drive stuns Leifsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson avoids the body shot from Drive.
It looked like Leifsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drive.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leifsson. Drive does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drive only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Drive slips under a jab from Leifsson.
Leifsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drive slips under a jab from Leifsson.
Leifsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Drive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drive lands a right hook to the body.
Drive throws a leg kick but Leifsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leifsson ducks under a wild hook from Drive.
A jab from Leifsson finds it's way through Drive's defenses.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drive throws out the jab.
Leifsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drive. That did some damage!
Leifsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leifsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leifsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Drive counters with a left and a right that stings Leifsson.
Drive thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leifsson throwing a counter right hand but Drive manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drive slips under a jab from Leifsson.
Drive lunges at Leifsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leifsson's hand.
Drive looks to score with a jab to the body but Leifsson is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Drive.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Drive. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drive is looking to chop away at Leifsson's legs.
Drive misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Drive is predictable there
enabling Leifsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Drive misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leifsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Leifsson misses the target.
Drive misses with a straight left.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Drive lands a body shot.
Drive connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drive avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drive misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leifsson.
Drive walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leifsson.
Drive lands a jab.
Drive looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drive swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drive now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leifsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drive misses with a body shot.
Leifsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drive ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Drive scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leifsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Drive tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leifsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Drive.
Leifsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Leifsson.
Nice shot by Drive.
Drive scores with a body shot.
Leifsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leifsson scores with a nice strike.
Drive clobbers Leifsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drive tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leifsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Drive.
Leifsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Drive on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drive swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leifsson blocks a leg kick.
Drive throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leifsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drive throws a sloppy body shot
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drive tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leifsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Drive.
Leifsson takes a swing at Drive's ribcage but misses.
Leifsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drive connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leifsson lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drive lands with a straight right. Leifsson didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Leifsson rushes Drive and presses him up against the cage.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Drive just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leifsson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Drive dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drive.
Drive cracks a nice hook into Leifsson's ribs.
Drive digs a good body shot into Leifsson's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drive. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leifsson is looking for a counter combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Leifsson as he connects with a hook.
Leifsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leifsson throws a shot to the body.
Drive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Drive throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good shot there by Drive.
Drive gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leifsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leifsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1##CL#
Drive tries to keep at a distance but Leifsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drive backwards.
Drive misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drive blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Leifsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drive uses from the top position.
Drive looking to sit in guard and control but Leifsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Leifsson pushes down on Drive's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drive is refusing to be controlled, as Leifsson sits in half guard.
Drive is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Leifsson is pressing down on Drive's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drive is holding on for now.
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson is trying to control. Drive wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Drive is defending the position.
Drive holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Leifsson seems content to control.
Drive felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Drive is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Drive is looking to improve his position.
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Drive is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work for a kimura but Drive is defending well.
Leifsson tries to pass to full mount but Drive defends it.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Drive is working from the bottom.
Drive trying to hold on to Leifsson's head to control him but Leifsson postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Drive. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Leifsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drive.
A combination from Leifsson does no damage. #T4#
Leifsson sizes up Drive with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drive throws a jab when Leifsson was well out of range.
Leifsson with a jab.
Leifsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drive cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leifsson staying out of range there.
Leifsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Leifsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tim Drive seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leifsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leifsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
Drive is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leifsson rather than just go for the knockout.
A cross from Drive lands.
Leifsson ducks under a wild hook from Drive.
A big right from Drive misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Drive takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Leifsson rushes Drive and presses him up against the cage.
Drive blocking some punches.
Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Drive backwards.
Drive misses with a body punch.
Drive working aggressively here.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Drive.
Leifsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drive.
Leifsson fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drive lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leifsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drive smiles and moves away.
Drive keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drive scores with a body shot.
Drive avoids the head kick by Leifsson.
Drive only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Drive.#T1#
Drive throws a body shot but no joy.
Drive circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leifsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drive misses with a hook
and Leifsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Drive ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leifsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leifsson misses with a straight right.
Drive takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drive ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leifsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drive counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Leifsson does no damage.
Leifsson blocks a jab.
Leifsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Drive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Drive fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Drive loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
Drive lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Leifsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leifsson.
Drive misses with a looping right.
Leifsson throws a jab when Drive was well out of range.
Drive misses with a left hand
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drive swings widly with a right hand
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leifsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drive steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Drive ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drive. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drive slips a jab from Leifsson.#CL#
Leifsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drive, pushing him back against the cage.
Skjoldr Leifsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Drive throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drive leaning against his opponent.
Drive missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drive.
Drive goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drive misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drive uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drive slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Drive receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Drive is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Leifsson.
#T4#
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Drive misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Drive's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drive struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Leifsson tries to pull guard but Drive holds him up against the cage and eventually Leifsson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Drive.
Drive throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drive misses with a body punch.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson is trying to pull guard but Drive turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drive tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow.
Drive tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drive doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drive pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skjoldr Leifsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leifsson 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RapidFC 49
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Leifsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Domphy on the side of the head.
Domphy tries to land a body kick
and Leifsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domphy with a poor takedown
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.#TD#
Domphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Leifsson trying to control here.
Leifsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Domphy from advancing to side control.
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
Domphy content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Domphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leifsson's head.
Leifsson taking some punishment here, with Domphy in his half guard.
Domphy is thwarting Leifsson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Domphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leifsson trying to control but Domphy postures up.
#T2#
Domphy prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Leifsson is controlling Domphy's trapped leg to prevent Domphy from advancing to side control.
Domphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leifsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Domphy. #T3#
Nice strikes from Domphy there.
Leifsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Domphy is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domphy working the head and body with strikes.
Leifsson keeping hold of Domphy's head, controlling as best he can.
Leifsson wants to control but Domphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leifsson is not content to let Domphy control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leifsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Domphy.
Domphy is keen to just control but Leifsson is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Domphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leifsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leifsson has one of Domphy's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Leifsson struggling a bit here.
Leifsson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Domphy connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leifsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leifsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Domphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Domphy dives in and grabs Leifsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leifsson pushes down on Domphy's head and hops out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Domphy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leifsson - the referee stops the clock and Domphy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leifsson. Domphy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Domphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Domphy throws a leg kick
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Domphy thows a leg kick but Leifsson checks it
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand. #TD#
Domphy scores with a takedown into Leifsson's guard.
Domphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leifsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Domphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leifsson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Domphy postures up in Leifsson's guard and throws a big left but Leifsson blocks it.
Domphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leifsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leifsson stands and throws Domphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leifsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leifsson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Domphy is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson wants to control but Domphy is keeping him busy.
Leifsson tries to move to mount but Domphy blocks the move with his legs.
Leifsson advances nicely into full mount.
Domphy is working to get back to half guard.
Leifsson fails to move to back control.
Domphy tries to control Leifsson's body but Leifsson pushes him off. Domphy squirms to his side and now Leifsson has his back! #T3#
You can see the frustration on Domphy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Leifsson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Leifsson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Domphy's body.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson is hanging on to Domphy's back as he tries to escape.
Phil Domphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB2#
Leifsson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Domphy is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After the fight, Skjoldr Leifsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RapidFC 42
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Mitros staying out of range there.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Mitros saw that one coming.
Mitros has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leifsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Leifsson cracks Mitros with an open hand slap.
Leifsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mitros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitros was well out of range. Poor timing from Leifsson.
Mitros blocks a head kick by Leifsson.
Leifsson jabs Mitros right on the nose. Mitros blinks but takes it well.
Mitros misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Mitros.
It seemed like Mitros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mitros ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leifsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitros. #T1#
Mitros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leifsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mitros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitros is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leifsson. That's going to slow Mitros down.
Leifsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Mitros lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Skjoldr Leifsson has been cut.
Mitros on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Leifsson has closed the distance and engaged Mitros in a clinch.
Mitros taking a breather.
Mitros is trying to break the clinch but Leifsson has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Leifsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitros backwards. #BC2#
Mitros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitros looks for the body kick but Leifsson saw that one coming.
As Mitros looks to move away, Leifsson throws a big counter combo but Mitros just gets out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Mitros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mitros throws a head kick but Leifsson moves out of range.
Mitros loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
Leifsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mitros misses with a right hand
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leifsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitros at a distance.
Mitros is looking to land body kicks.
Leifsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3##CL#
Mitros gets tackled into the cage by Leifsson. Leifsson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Leifsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leifsson misses with a straight right.
Mitros throws a wild body kick that Leifsson sees coming a mile off.
Leifsson walks into a left hand.
Mitros misses with an uppercut
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand.
Mitros takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mitros throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitros throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Leifsson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Leifsson has closed the distance and engaged Mitros in a clinch.
Leifsson scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leifsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson prevents Mitros from breaking the clinch.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Mitros is looking to control Leifsson's arms but Leifsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mitros has his back to the cage. #TD#
Leifsson decides to pull guard.
Mitros wants to get up but he can't break Leifsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mitros is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Leifsson cracks Mitros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leifsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Leifsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mitros takes one to the chin there.
Mitros scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Leifsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leifsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mitros's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leifsson under the eye.
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!
Leifsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mitross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Leifsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Leifsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitros can do to turn this around?
Mitros throws a jab but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson avoids the head kick by Mitros.
Leifsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mitros should have avoided that one.
Leifsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitros.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitros throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leifsson.
Mitros tries to score with a low kick but Leifsson moves his leg out of the way.
Leifsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leifsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mitros momentarily.
Leifsson checks a low kick from Mitros.#T2#
Leifsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leifsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Leifsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leifsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leifsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Leifsson.
Mitros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitros moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
Despite the aggression on Mitros's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mitros thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leifsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Leifsson avoids a kick to the body.
Leifsson throws a shot from downtown. Mitros moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Leifsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut
and Mitros counters with a straight right hand.
Leifsson scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitros. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Leifsson lands.
Leifsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mitros's head.
Mitros throws a lazy uppercut
and Leifsson counters with a straight right hand.
Mitros missing with a left hand there. Leifsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitros thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Leifsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitros at a distance.
Mitros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson lands with a cross.
Mitros feints a jab promting Leifsson to slip. Mitros then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leifsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Leifsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Leifsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Mitros shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leifsson eats them both and turns towards Mitros to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leifsson lands with a right hand.
Leifsson tests Mitros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mitros takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitros misses with a wild combination.
Mitros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leifsson.
Mitros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitros takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws a right hand that Mitros ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitros also avoids with ease.
Mitros looks to throw the jab but Leifsson is out of range.
Mitros falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Leifsson counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Leifsson looking to finish! #ROC#
Mitros is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mitros wants to get back to his feet but Leifsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mitros keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leifsson won't allow Mitros to get back to his feet.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitros is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mitros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mitros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mitros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leifsson with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Mitros there.
Mitros punishes Leifsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Leifsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitros's sensitive parts.
Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitros.#T3#
A slow jab from Mitros misses its intended target.
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Mitros.
Leifsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mitros's head.
Leifsson throws a lazy right hand but Mitros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skjoldr Leifsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Leifsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leifsson has Mitros pressed against the cage, preventing Mitros from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mitros is looking to break free of the clinch but Leifsson has double underhooks.
Leifsson is leaning against Mitros and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leifsson lands a nice uppercut.
Leifsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Mitros breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Leifsson digs a good body shot into Mitros's ribs.
Kostas Mitros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leifsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitros's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Leifsson has closed the distance and engaged Mitros in a clinch.
Mitros tries to break free but Leifsson pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mitros breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Leifsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Mitros.
Mitros tries to circle away but Leifsson has him pinned against the cage.
Mitros working hard to break the clinch.
Leifsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leifsson lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitros.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skjoldr Leifsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leifsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 17
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Leifsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leifsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bonin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonin misses with a hook
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonin misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Leifsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonin throws a lazy right hand but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Leifsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Bonin misses.
Leifsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bonin misses with a hook. Leifsson ducked under it nicely.
Leifsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bonin throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot.
Bonin throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson swings for the body but Bonin moves out of range.
Leifsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonin scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Leifsson.#T1#
Leifsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leifsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bonin misses with a body shot.
Bonin missing with a left hand there. Leifsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
William Bonin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Leifsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Leifsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've been informed that Bonin 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.
Leifsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bonin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leifsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonin backwards.
Bonin takes a shot to the head.
Leifsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonin takes a shot to the head.
Bonin lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Leifsson. #BC#
Leifsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonin.#T2##CL#
Leifsson clinches with his opponent.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Leifsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Leifsson pulls Bonin in to control the position.
Bonin tries to stand but Leifsson is controlling from the bottom.
Leifsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Bonin defends easily.
#SUB#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3##SUB#
Bonin wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Leifsson's closed guard. He's half up but Leifsson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Leifsson pivots and extends the arm, Bonin falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Leifsson! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
BFF 65: Nti vs. Oneal
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Kostrov. Those never looked like landing.
Leifsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Kostrov missing with a left hand there. Leifsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kostrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leifsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostrov.
Leifsson scores with a leg kick.
Kostrov scores with a three punch combo!
Kostrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostrov swinging wildly here.
Leifsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leifsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kostrov.
Leifsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostrov. Kostrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Kostrov finds it's target.#T1#
Leifsson misses with a hook. Kostrov ducked under it nicely.
Leifsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leifsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostrov.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
Kostrov scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Kostrov.
Leifsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Leifsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kostrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leifssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leifsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leifsson blocks the body kick.
Kostrov throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Kostrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Kostrov saw that one coming.#T2#
Kostrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kostrov is looking to land body kicks.
Kostrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Kostrov does no damage.
Leifsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Kostrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kostrov misses with the combination.
Leifsson scores with a leg kick.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses.
Leifsson blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
Kostrov avoids the body shot from Leifsson.
Kostrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Kostrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostrov looks to land a combination but Leifsson avoids it well.
Leifsson throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.
Leifsson throws out a loose jab but Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov misses with a body kick.
Leifsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostrov looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Kostrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Kostrov moves away
and Kostrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leifsson.
Leifsson loads up on a big right hand but Kostrov slips the punch.
Kostrov connects with the punch.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Kostrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leifsson.
Leifsson throws the left hand but Kostrov avoids the punch easily.
Kostrov catches Leifsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Leifsson.
Kostrov misses with a straight left.
Leifsson is looking to counter the offense by Kostrov and move into the clinch.
Kostrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leifsson throws a big counter combination but Kostrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leifsson walks into a stiff left hand from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leifsson.
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kostrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leifsson throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.
Kostrov lands a right hook to the body.
Kostrov cracks Leifsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kostrov jabs Leifsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Leifsson blocks the low kick.#T5#
A good leg kick by Kostrov.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kostrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leifsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kostrov throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kostrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Leifsson's head.
Leifsson looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Kostrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kostrov defending well as Leifsson loads up on a big left hand.
Kostrov cracks Leifsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leifsson looks to land a right hand but Kostrov moved out of range.
Kostrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T6#
Leifsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson throws a body punch but Kostrov moves out of range.
Kostrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leifsson takes a swing at Kostrov's ribcage but misses.
Kostrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leifsson blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
Kostrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Leifsson should have avoided that one.
Leifsson throws a hook but Kostrov avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kostrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leifsson takes a swing at Kostrov's ribcage but misses.
Kostrov lands an overhand right.
Kostrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kostrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leifsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Leifsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kostrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kostrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kostrov misses with a body kick.#T7#
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kostrov throws the left hand but Leifsson avoids the punch easily.
Leifsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kostrov.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Kostrov moves out of range easily.
Kostrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kostrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Leifsson misses.
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Kostrov throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it.
Kostrov digs a good hook to Leifsson's body.
Leifsson slips under a jab from Kostrov.
Leifsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kostrov dodges the punch combination from Leifsson.
Leifsson ducks right into an uppercut from Kostrov. #T8#
Kostrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leifsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leifsson throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kostrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leifsson wants to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson ducks under a wild hook from Kostrov.
Kostrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kostrov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leifsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Kostrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Leifsson blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostrov as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leifsson. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leifsson misses with a hook.#T9#
Leifsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Leifsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leifsson moves out of range of the body kick from Kostrov.
Kostrov ducks right into an uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov tries to bum rush Leifsson with a series of wild strikes but Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kostrov scores with a nice head shot.
Leifsson throws a solid leg kick but Kostrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leifsson.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Leifsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leifsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostrov is just out of range.
Leifsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Kostrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
Kostrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leifsson in his tracks. #CL#
Leifsson rushes Kostrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kostrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards. #BC2#
Kostrov breaks the clinch.
Leifsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Leifsson swings for the body but Kostrov moves out of range.
Leifsson scores with the left hand. Kostrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Leifsson cracks Kostrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kostrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leifsson avoids a kick to the body.
Kostrov cracks Leifsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leifsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson throws a right hand that misses
and Kostrov counters with a body kick.
Good work by Leifsson as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Leifsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kostrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Leifsson's head.#T1#
Kostrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Leifsson's head.
Leifsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kostrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leifsson cracks the inside of Kostrov's front leg.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut.
Leifsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kostrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leifsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leifsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Kostrov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but Kostrov checks it.
Kostrov feints a counter leg kick.
Leifsson throws out a loose jab but Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson tests Kostrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostrov throws a low kick but Leifsson moves out of range easily.
Kostrov stuns Leifsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostrov lands with a cross.
Leifsson looks to throw the jab but Kostrov is out of range.
Leifsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick from Kostrov.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Kostrov.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Kostrov moves out of range.
Kostrov throws the left hand but Leifsson avoids the punch easily.
Kostrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.#T3#
Kostrov missing with a left hand there. Leifsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Kostrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a low kick as Kostrov jumps back.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but Kostrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Leifsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kostrov.
Kostrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leifsson walks into a left hand.
Leifsson looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Kostrov with a nice cross.
Kostrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Leifsson.
Kostrov misses the jab.
As Kostrov tries to get set, Leifsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kostrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kostrov is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Leifsson slips a jab from Kostrov.
Leifsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kostrov looks to land a body kick but Leifsson moved away.
Leifsson misses with a looping right.
Kostrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leifsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Kostrov connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick from Kostrov misses.
Leifsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Kostrov as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Leifsson.
Leifsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Leifsson staying out of range there.
Kostrov looks to land a left hand but Leifsson moved out of range nicely.
Kostrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T5#
A slow jab from Kostrov misses its intended target.
Donk. Kostrov catches Leifsson right on the button with a cross.
Leifsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Leifsson misses its intended target.
Leifsson misses with a looping left.
Kostrov misses the jab.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
Leifsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kostrov.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kostrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Leifsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostrov tries to land a front kick but Leifsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Leifsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kostrov.
Kostrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot. #T6#
Leifsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostrov.
Leifsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kostrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Leifsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostrov. That's going to slow Leifsson down.
Kostrov throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
Kostrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leifsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostrov connects with a leg kick. Leifsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kostrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Kostrov connects with the punch.
Kostrov throws a chopping leg kick but Leifsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Leifsson swings widly with a right hand
and Kostrov counters with a straight right hand.
Leifsson moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.
Leifsson slips under a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kostrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kostrov misses with a few strikes there.
Kostrov throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Kostrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leifsson checks a low kick from Kostrov.
Kostrov slips under a jab.
Leifsson walks into a jab.
Kostrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leifsson throws out the jab.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sergey Kostrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T8#
Leifsson wants to slow Kostrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kostrov throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Kostrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Leifsson connects with a single shot there.
Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Kostrov ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Kostrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kostrov punishes Leifsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostrov as he connects with a hook.
Leifsson thows a leg kick but Kostrov checks it
and Kostrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostrov looks to land a combination. Leifsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leifsson scores with a shot to the body.
Kostrov moves away from the strike by Leifsson. #T9#
Kostrov slips under a jab from Leifsson.
Kostrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kostrov cracks Leifsson with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leifsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kostrov.
Kostrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leifsson throws a big shot that misses.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Leifsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leifsson slips a jab and a cross from Kostrov.
Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Kostrov ducks down to avoid it.
Kostrov throws a front kick aimed at Leifsson's knee but Leifsson avoids it well.
As Kostrov tries to get set, Leifsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kostrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Kostrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kostrov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Sergey Kostrov wins by unanimous decision!
Sergey Kostrov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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