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Event:
WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Filerup uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.#TD2#
Filerup shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Filerup 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.
Filerup forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filerup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filerup.
Filerup performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Filerup gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1##CL2#
Filerup clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King tries to work over Filerup's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filerup jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filerup.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Filerup goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Filerup down. #CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Filerup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filerup wants a takedown but no success here.
Dwayne King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #T2#
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filerup backwards.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with the head strike.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Filerup controls the action.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Filerup controls his hands.
Filerup is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Filerup blocking some punches.
Filerup tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to throw a body punch but Filerup avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filerup backwards.
Filerup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King scores with a shot to the side of Filerup's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filerup backwards.
Filerup stalls. #T3#
Filerup taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Filerup blocking some punches.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filerup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filerup's elbow.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a right hand.
A short left from King. #ROC#Filerup is rocked!
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filerup is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King pushes Filerup against the cage. King is working some dirty boxing. King pushes off with a quick right hook! Filerup goes down! Filerup tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! King moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne King!
Dwayne King thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 216: Le Franc v Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Kangas with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Filerup shoots in and gets a takedown into Kangas's guard.#SU2#
Filerup stands and steps away. Kangas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kangas jabs at Filerup's body.
Kangas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kangas sets himself, and Filerup steps forward looking for the clinch! Kangas avoids it this time.
Filerup shoots and misses
and Kangas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filerup moves away.
Filerup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kangas but Kangas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kangas throws a hook but Filerup avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Filerup.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kangas blocks a head kick by Filerup.
#TD2#
Filerup closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kangas to the mat! Kangas manages to get full guard.
Filerup 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.
Filerup stopping the sweep attempt from Kangas.
Kangas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Filerup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kangas working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Filerup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kangas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kangas continues to stall.
Filerup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Filerup trying to control but Kangas is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filerup looks for a takedown but Kangas sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas throws a hook but Filerup blocks it.
Kangas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kangas as he avoids it easily.
Kangas is looking to counter punch.
Filerup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kangas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filerup throws out the jab. #CL2#
Filerup gets a clinch.
Filerup is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kangas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Filerup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kangas tries a body shot but Filerup blocks it.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filerups head.
Filerup is working for takedown but Kangas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas lands a body punch. #BC#
Kangas breaks from the clinch.
Kangas throws a lazy uppercut
and Filerup counters with a series of strikes. Kangas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Filerup moves out of range as Kangas strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filerup fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
Kangas stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Kangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Filerup moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas misses with a head kick.
Filerup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Filerup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kangas 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#
Filerup blocks a jab.
Filerup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kangas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kangas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Filerup scoring well with a low kick there.
Filerup shoots in looking for a takedown. Kangas tries to sprawl out of it but Filerup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kangas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kangas punishes Filerup's body with a nice straight punch.
Kangas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup tries for a takedown but Kangas circles away easily
and Filerup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangas scores with a nice strike.
Kangas staying out of range there.#TD2#
Filerup fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kangas sprawls well initially but Filerup persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kangas is doing well to control the position and prevent Filerup from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Filerup in particular looking to stall.
Kangas is trying to control but can't.
Filerup slows the pace down in half guard.
Filerup is keen to just control but Kangas is a slippery customer.
Filerup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Filerup wants to pass the guard but Kangas is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kangas misses with an uppercut. Filerup saw that one coming.
Filerup is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Filerup defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Filerup moves away and avoids it.
Filerup moves away from the strike by Kangas.
Kangas keeps the fight on the outside.
Kangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Filerup tries to clinch but Kangas is having none of it.
Filerup on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kangas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filerup momentarily.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
Filerup throws a sloppy head kick and Kangas moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Kangas.
Kangas slaps away a takedown attempt from Filerup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.#T3#
Filerup fails to land the takedown.
Filerup fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Filerup slips a jab from Kangas.
Kangas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filerup can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kangas.
Filerup fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filerup moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
Filerup dives in and grabs Kangas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kangas pushes down on Filerup's head and hops out.
Filerup keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
Filerup is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kangas throws a shot to the body.
Kangas throws a series of punches but Filerup moves out of range. #T4#
Kangas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filerup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kangas is fending him off so far but Filerup persists. Nope, Kangas circles away and we're back to standing.
Kangas scores with a hook.
Filerup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kangas.
Filerup is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Filerup doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kangas but Kangas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Filerup scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kangas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filerup perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kangas dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Filerup gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Filerup goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filerup.
Filerup avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Filerup thinks about the counter body kick.
Kangas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filerup looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Filerup throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kangas was covering up waiting for the punch and Filerup finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kangas keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas controls Filerup momentarily but Filerup frees himself. #T1#
Filerup missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kangas is trying to keep Filerup in close.
#SU2#
Filerup gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kangas swings for the body but Filerup moves out of range.
Kangas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Filerup is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Filerup has his takedown stuffed
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Nice defenses there by Filerup.#T2#
Kangas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filerup's hands.
Kangas stuffs the takedown attempt from Filerup. Filerup gets slowly back to his feet.
Kangas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Filerup.
Kangas throws a shot to the body.
Filerup tries to clinch but Kangas is having none of it.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but Filerup manages to avoid it.
Filerup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filerup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.#T3#
Filerup darts in looking for a takedown but Kangas gets double underhooks and turns Filerup into the cage.
Filerup displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
Filerup walks into a straight right hand from Kangas.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kangas checks a leg kick.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Kangas as Filerup shoots in.
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kangas scores with a decent looking hook.
Kangas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kangas misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Filerup counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kangas wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Kangas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kangas trying to control but Filerup postures up.
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kangas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Filerup.
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!
Filerup is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kangas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Filerup is stalling in the full guard.
Kangas seems keen to control Filerup's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kangas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas! |
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Event:
WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandolero.#TD2#
Filerup closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bandolero is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filerup not doing much here.
Bandolero wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy.
Bandolero tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero is working hard here to advance position.
Filerup controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
Bandolero strikes from the bottom but Filerup passes into mount!
Bandolero regains half guard.#SUB2#
Filerup is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandolero wants to improve his position but Filerup is controlling well.
Bandolero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bandolero with the active half guard here but Filerup passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Bandolero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Filerup's best efforts.
Filerup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Filerup stands up from half guard.
Sloppy strikes from Bandolero. Those never looked like landing.
Filerup is looking for the big counter here.
Bandolero misses with the combination.
Filerup fails with the takedown.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Filerup fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bandolero to the ground. Filerup is now in Bandolero's 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!
Filerup throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandolero can't keep his opponent in guard - Filerup advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Filerup controlling the pace.
Filerup trying to pass the guard but Bandolero defending well.
Bandolero tries to roll over but Filerup keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandolero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandolero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bandolero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#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.
Filerup is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandolero has wrist control.
Filerup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Filerup is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandolero has wrist control.#SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Filerup avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Filerup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Filerup passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filerup wants to take a breather but Bandolero manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Filerup.
Filerup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Immagunna Filerup 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#
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Bandolero backs off Filerup throws a huge counter combo but Bandolero manages to avoid it all.
Bandolero throws a looping overhand right but Filerup ducks down to avoid it.
Filerup steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bandolero.
Filerup shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandolero tries to sprawl out of it but Filerup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandolero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Filerup tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filerup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but Filerup shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bandolero fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Bandolero lands.
Bandolero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Filerup avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandolero sets himself, and Filerup steps forward looking for the clinch! Bandolero avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Bandolero. That snapped Filerup's head back.
Giacomo Bandolero is winning the standup battle so far.
Filerup avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Bandolero connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Bandolero. No joy for Filerup on that attempt.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filerup looks to land a body kick but Bandolero moved away.
Bandolero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Filerup.
Filerup shoots in looking for a takedown but Bandolero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filerup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filerup defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandolero.
Bandolero avoids the body shot from Filerup.
No luck for Filerup with that takedown attempt.
Bandolero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Bandolero misses.
Filerup takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandolero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filerup can do to turn this around?
Bandolero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Filerup misses with the combination.
Bandolero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filerup circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filerup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bandolero circles away.
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bandolero tries to clinch up.
Bandolero has his takedown stuffed
and Filerup counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Giacomo Bandolero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filerup misses with a double jab.
Filerup goes for a double leg but Bandolero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bandolero continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filerup is defended easily by Bandolero.
Bandolero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Bandolero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandolero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filerup.
Filerup tries to clinch but Bandolero moves out of range.
Bandolero throws a one two combo.
Filerup wants to clinch.
Bandolero throws a one two combo.
No luck for Filerup with that takedown attempt.
Filerup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandolero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Filerup.#T4#
Bandolero stalks Filerup and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Filerup's face. Filerup staggers backwards, shaken.
Filerup throws a sloppy head kick and Bandolero moves out of range easily.
Filerup defending well as Bandolero loads up on a big left hand.
Bandolero shoots for a takedown but Filerup saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bandolero as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Bandolero tries to keep at a distance but Filerup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filerup has Bandolero pressed against the cage, preventing Bandolero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bandolero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filerup gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Bandolero successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Filerup avoids a kick to the body.
Bandolero misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Bandolero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filerup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filerup fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Filerup takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bandolero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bandolero prevents it.
#T1#
Filerup jumps guard but Bandolero stands there with Filerup around his waist. Filerup gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Filerup has picked Bandolero up - he's going for a ride! Filerup dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bandolero has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Filerup is on him like a limpet, forcing Bandolero back against the cage.
Filerup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandolero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Filerup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bandolero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Bandolero looks for a takedown but Filerup sprawls well.
A punch combination from Bandolero misses.
Bandolero dives in for a single leg takedown but Filerup sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Filerup prevents a takedown attempt there.
Filerup has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bandolero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Filerup manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandolero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filerup misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Filerup.
Filerup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bandolero is fending him off so far but Filerup persists. Nope, Bandolero circles away and we're back to standing.
Filerup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Filerup scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bandolero defending against the ground and pound.
Bandolero sneaks back into half guard.
Bandolero trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Filerup is looking for a kimura but Bandolero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Filerup to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back.
Bandolero works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filerup defends well.
Filerup 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. #SUB#
Bandolero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filerup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bandolero working for submissions but it's allowed Filerup to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filerup performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Giacomo Bandolero.
I think Bandolero 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giacomo Bandolero!
A very excited looking Giacomo Bandolero 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:
SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Filerup shoots and misses
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Enqvist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Enqvist.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filerup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enqvist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Filerup closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Enqvist to the mat! Enqvist manages to get full guard.
Enqvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Enqvist, not yet. #ES#
Enqvist uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Filerup tries to bum rush Enqvist with a series of wild strikes but Enqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filerup tries to close the distance and clinch but Enqvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Filerup darts in looking for a takedown but Enqvist gets double underhooks and turns Filerup into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filerup avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Filerup tries to clinch there but Enqvist circles away.
Enqvist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enqvist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filerup misses the shot to the body.
Filerup's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Enqvist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filerup scrambles back to his feet.
Enqvist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kimi Enqvist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Filerup misses
and Filerup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filerup shoots in for a double leg but Enqvist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Filerup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Filerup wants to clinch.
Enqvist connects with an inside leg kick.
Filerup tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Enqvist counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by Filerup misses
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab.
Enqvist swings for the body but Filerup moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Enqvist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enqvist steps in with a hook that catches Filerup right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Enqvist follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Filerup looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Enqvist!
A victorious Kimi Enqvist 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:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Petersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Petersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filerup tries for a takedown but Petersson manages to get underhooks.
Petersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filerup gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Petersson successfully pulls guard.
Filerup is looking to pass into half guard but Petersson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Petersson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersson (2) vs (0) Filerup
Filerup keeping full guard, as Petersson tries to pass.
Filerup looking to control.
Petersson passes Filerup's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petersson not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Petersson continues to stall.
Filerup tries to get to full guard but Petersson has control of the leg. #T2#
Petersson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Petersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Filerup is looking for a sweep. Petersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersson wants to free his trapped foot but Filerup is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersson is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Filerup wants to control but Petersson is keeping busy.
Petersson uses his free foot to push down on Filerup's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Filerup. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersson (5) vs (0) Filerup
Petersson controlling the pace for now.
Petersson fails to move to back control.
Filerup tries to lock up and control but Petersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersson prevents Filerup from getting the reversal.
Petersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Filerup tries to hold on but Petersson pushes him away.
Petersson wants to take Filerup's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Filerup wants to control but Petersson is having none of it.
Petersson controlling the pace for now.
Filerup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Filerup really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersson avoids the attempt from Filerup to control.#T5#
Filerup is trying to escape the mount.
Petersson controlling the pace for now.
Filerup keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Petersson.
Filerup tries to hold on but Petersson pushes him away.
Petersson controlling from mount. #T6#
Petersson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Petersson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersson (8) vs (0) Filerup
Petersson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersson keeps control of the position as Filerup tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Filerup tries to escape the position.
Filerup is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Filerup is really stuck here.
Petersson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Filerup trying to control the hands but Petersson won't let him.
Petersson biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersson.
Filerup tries to break free.
Petersson biding his time, controlling Filerup. #T9#
Filerup rolls, trying to escape but Petersson keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Filerup right now.
Petersson continues to hold on tight.
Despite being in a bad position, Filerup is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T10#
Petersson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersson controlling well, preventing Filerup from escaping the position.
Petersson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersson is hanging on to Filerup's back as he tries to escape.
Petersson keeps control of the position easily here as Filerup tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Filerup tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Further stalling from Petersson.
Filerup trying to control the position but Petersson manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Filerup can't escape the position.
Petersson controls the position.
Filerup wants to escape the position.
Petersson biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T13#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Petersson is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Filerup trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersson controlling from the back.#T14#
Petersson is not going to allow Filerup to sit and survive in this 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.
Filerup tries to break free.
Filerup just trying to survive but Petersson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Filerup tries to escape but Petersson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersson takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Peter Petersson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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