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Event:
APEX 5
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Forsberg connects with a single shot there.
Locke ducks right into an uppercut from Forsberg.
Forsberg misses with a hook to the body
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Forsberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Forsberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Locke wants to stand and escape but Forsberg is having none of it.
Forsberg sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Forsberg drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Forsberg as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Locke screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Forsberg! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magnus Forsberg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Magnus Forsberg waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras.
Ryan Locke was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm keeping my promise, this was my last fight, hope yall enjoyed the ride.'. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 13
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
High throws a head kick but Forsberg moves out of range.
Forsberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
High looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Forsberg digs a good body shot into High's ribs.
Forsberg avoids the head kick by High.
Forsberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Forsberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like King Captain Master Daddy High has been cut.
King Captain Master Daddy High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Forsberg.
High tries a head kick but it misses.
Forsberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Forsberg sizes up High with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from High.
High looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Forsberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Forsberg finds it's way through High's defenses.
High walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forsberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed High momentarily.
#ROC2#High is rocked!
High is aggressively charging in as Forsberg backs up avoiding any damage. Forsberg tosses out a jab and High runs right into it face first! High is out cold! Forsberg dropped down on all fours and is barking in High's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Forsberg!
Magnus Forsberg took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 9
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Wagner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forsberg.
Wagner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. Wagner catches Forsberg right on the button with a cross.
Forsberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Forsberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Forsberg scores with a jab to the head.
Forsberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forsberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Forsberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Wagner's head.
Forsberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Forsberg counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forsberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wagner's head.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forsberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Forsberg slips a jab and a cross from Wagner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forsberg! But no joy.#T1#
Wagner throws a low kick, looking for Forsberg's leg but Forsberg calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Forsberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Forsberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wagner throws a right hand that Forsberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Forsberg also avoids with ease.
Forsberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Forsberg.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Forsberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Forsberg lands with a right hand.
Forsberg lands a head shot.
A low kick from Wagner misses
enabling Forsberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner misses with the combination.
Forsberg 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.
Wagner throws a leg kick
and Forsberg counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forsberg lands a body shot.
#T2#
Forsberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Forsberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forsberg! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Forsberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wagner doesn't seem phased though.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forsberg cracks Wagner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Forsberg throws a shot to the body.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Wagner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Forsberg feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wagner sprawling to the canvas! Wagner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Forsberg finish him?!
#ROC2#Wagner is rocked!
Forsberg catches Wagner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Wagner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forsberg ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Forsberg steps in with a hook that catches Wagner right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Forsberg follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wagner looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Forsberg! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 5
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Forsberg.
Forsberg throws a counter combo.
Forsberg lands a right hook to the body.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Forsberg moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner misses with a hook. Forsberg ducked under it nicely.
Forsberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Forsberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forsberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Forsberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Forsberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Forsberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Forsberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wagner misses with a hook.
A low kick from Wagner misses
and Forsberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forsberg scores with a hook.#T1#
Wagner dodges the punch combination from Forsberg.
Wagner tests Forsberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Forsberg thuds his right hand into Wagner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Forsberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wagner is looking to chop away at Forsberg's legs.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Forsberg's head but Forsberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forsberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forsberg with a jab.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Forsberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Forsberg ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Forsberg ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Forsberg counters with a left to the body.
Forsberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Forsberg coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Forsberg. Beautiful body shot.
Forsberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Forsberg counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Wagner is predictable there
enabling Forsberg to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Wagner misses
and Forsberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wagner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Forsberg is able to avoid easily.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Forsberg's shoulder, as Forsberg tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Forsberg counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Forsberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Forsberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wagner doesn't seem bothered though.
Forsberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Forsberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Wagner. Those never looked like landing.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Forsberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forsberg scores with a hook to the body. Wagner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Forsberg - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Forsberg. Beautiful body shot.
Wagner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Forsberg lands a body shot.
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!
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Forsberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wagner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Forsberg counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Forsberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Forsberg.
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Forsberg jabs at Wagner's body.
Forsberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wagner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Forsberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wagner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Forsberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wagner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forsberg lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Wagner is rocked!#KD2#
Forsberg cracks Wagner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wagner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Forsberg finish him?
Oh Wagner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forsberg connects with a combination that backs up Wagner into the cage. Forsberg lands a flurry of punches that gets past Wagner's guard. Wagner is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Forsberg bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Forsberg! |
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Event:
AVKT 13: Cleever V Castiana
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Legrand dives in for a single leg takedown but Forsberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Forsberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Legrand gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Forsberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Legrand.
Forsberg tries to kick Legrand off but Legrand keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Legrand is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Forsberg!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forsberg is trying to stand.
Legrand sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Legrand lands a couple of good shots and Forsberg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Legrand working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Forsberg is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Legrand has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Forsberg taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fernand Legrand!
A relieved looking Fernand Legrand 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:
AVKT 9: Clarkint vs Brix
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Forsberg punishes Frieberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Frieberg looks winded!#CL2#
Frieberg darts in and clinches Forsberg up against the cage.
Frieberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Forsberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frieberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Forsberg prevents it.
Frieberg's coach down at Hilo Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Frieberg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Forsberg working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Forsberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forsberg with a hook.
Good exchange - Forsberg coming out on top.
Frieberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Forsberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnus Forsberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Frieberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forsberg lands a jab to Frieberg's midsection.
Forsberg scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Frieberg is rocked!
Forsberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frieberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Forsberg finish him?
Forsberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forsberg lands an uppercut, right on the button! Frieberg tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Forsberg! |
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Event:
AVKT 6: Hanma - Castiana
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Forsberg as Chimaev shoots in.
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chimaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Forsberg sprawls well. He's pushed Chimaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Forsberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forsberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chimaev.
Forsberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Chimaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forsberg jabs at Chimaev's body.
Chimaev is breathing heavily.#CL#
Chimaev gets a clinch.
Chimaev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chimaev lands with a right to the head.
Forsberg is pressed up against the cage. Chimaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Forsberg down to the mat. Forsberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khamzat Chimaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimaev with a poor takedown
and Forsberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Chimaev needs to keep his hands up - Forsberg had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forsberg lands with a cross.
Chimaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Forsberg lands a head shot.
Forsberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forsberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chimaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#Chimaev is rocked!
Forsberg works Chimaev's body with a nice hook.
Oh Chimaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forsberg cracks Chimaev with a left hook right on the temple and Chimaev goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Forsberg lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Chimaev is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Forsberg! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 13
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Duffy misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Forsberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duffy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duffy misses with a left hand
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forsberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duffy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duffy throws out a loose jab but Forsberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forsberg jabs Duffy right on the nose. Duffy blinks but takes it well.
Duffy throws a hook but Forsberg avoids it easily.
Forsberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duffy cracks Forsberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duffy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Duffy.
Duffy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Duffy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forsberg.
Forsberg cracks a nice hook into Duffy's ribs.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Forsberg. Those never looked like landing.
Duffy is looking to counter punch.
Forsberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duffy throws out the jab.
Duffy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Forsberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Forsberg.
Duffy misses with a body shot.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forsberg.
It seemed like Forsberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duffy throws a body shot but no joy.
Forsberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forsberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Duffy has been cut.
Forsberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Forsberg lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Duffy closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forsberg takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Duffy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duffy throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duffy.
Duffy working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Duffy.
Forsberg tries to break free but Duffy pushes him back against the cage.
Forsberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Duffy has double underhooks.
Duffy misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Forsberg finds it's target.
Forsberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duffy.
Duffy misses with a left hand
and Forsberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duffy misses with a hook. Forsberg ducked under it nicely.
Forsberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Forsberg throws a series of strikes that have Duffy backpedaling.
Forsberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duffy cracks Forsberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duffy scores with a one two! Forsberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Forsberg cracks Duffy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duffy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forsberg moves away from the strike by Duffy.
Forsberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duffy momentarily.
Forsberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forsberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duffy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Duffy is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Forsberg.
Jab from Forsberg.
A lazy left from Forsberg finds it's target.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Forsberg.
Duffy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duffy throws a poor cross that misses
and Forsberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Forsberg punishes Duffy's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Duffy misses.
Forsberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duffy's head.
Forsberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duffy has time to react.#ROC2#Duffy is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Forsberg! Duffy is backing up but he can't get away as Forsberg lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Duffy and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Magnus Forsberg! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 8
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Forsberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Forsberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Forsberg misses. #TD#
Dai looking to score a takedown here. Forsberg is defending well but Dai drives through and ends up in Forsberg's guard.
Forsberg is looking to stand back up but Dai counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Forsberg. #REVB#
Dai passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dai controlling from mount. #SU#
Dai get's back to his feet.#T1#
Forsberg connects with a single shot there.
Dai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Forsberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magnus Forsberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Dai feints and as Forsberg raises his hands in defense, Dai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Forsberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dai is looking to take a break and control but Forsberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Dai has hold of Forsberg's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Forsberg tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dai cranks the arm and Forsberg screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Forsberg, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Dai! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 2
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Forsberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lodinkinni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Forsberg.
Forsberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodinkinni is just out of range.
Forsberg swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lodinkinni to counter with a crisp jab.
Lodinkinni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forsberg.
Lodinkinni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forsberg moves away.
Forsberg throws a big counter combination but Lodinkinni scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Forsberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Forsberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lodinkinni.
Forsberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lodinkinni counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodinkinni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forsberg.
Forsberg throws an off balance right hand
and Lodinkinni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forsberg tries to bum rush Lodinkinni with a series of wild strikes but Lodinkinni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Lodinkinni misses with a lunging right hand
and Forsberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lodinkinni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forsberg throws an off balance right hand
and Lodinkinni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lodinkinni misses with a body shot.
Lodinkinni misses with a looping right.
Forsberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Forsberg misses with a right hand
and Lodinkinni counters with a straight right hand.
Forsberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lodinkinni counters with a crisp right that sends Forsberg to the canvas! Lodinkinni follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
A relieved looking Orvar Odd Lodinkinni 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:
MMAHKI 1
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Joshua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Forsberg tries to circle away but Joshua has him pinned against the cage.
Forsberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Joshua won't allow it.
Forsberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Joshua won't allow it.
#BC2#
Joshua manages to break the clinch.
Forsberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
#CL2#
Joshua moves into the clinch.
Forsberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Joshua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Joshua has Forsberg up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Joshua breaks from the clinch.
Forsberg throws a right and a left that Joshua avoids nicely. #T1#
Joshua takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Peter Joshua has been cut.
Forsberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forsberg moves away.
No luck for Joshua with that takedown attempt.
Joshua shoots in looking for a takedown but Forsberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joshua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forsberg misses with a body shot
#TD2#
so Joshua counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Joshua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joshua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Forsberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Forsberg wants to get back to his feet but Joshua passes into half guard.
Forsberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joshua stalling.
Let's hope that Joshua 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.#T3##SU2#
Joshua decides to return to a standing position.
Forsberg misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Joshua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Forsberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Joshua breaks from the clinch.
Forsberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Forsberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshua drops his hands momentarily and Forsberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Forsberg throws a jab when Joshua was well out of range.
Joshua with the counter takedown but Forsberg avoids it easily.#CL2#
Joshua gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Joshua jumps guard and drags Forsberg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Joshua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Forsberg's guard. #REVB#
Joshua content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Forsberg is working an open guard so Joshua takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forsberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Forsberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Joshua's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Joshua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Joshua breaks the clinch.
Forsberg lands a nice hook to Joshua's body. Joshua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Forsberg gets caught flat footed, as Joshua shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Forsberg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Joshua dives into side control.
Forsberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua 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 Forsberg's shoulder. That is not cool.
Forsberg is looking to get back to his feet here but Joshua is keeping cool and he's managed to take Forsberg's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joshua 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.
#T1#
Joshua is continuing to stall.
Joshua throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Forsberg trying to get back to his feet but Joshua is in full control for now.
Forsberg covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Joshua controlling from the back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Forsberg trying to get back to his feet but Joshua is in full control for now.
Joshua missing with strikes from the back.
Forsberg avoids the strikes from Joshua.
Forsberg is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Joshua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Forsberg doesn't escape.
Joshua throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2#
Forsberg defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Joshua's arms. #SUB2#
Forsberg preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Joshua.
Forsberg wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Forsberg is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joshua struggling to land strikes to the head as Forsberg covers up.
Forsberg trying to get back to his feet but Joshua is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Joshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Joshua'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Forsberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Forsberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Forsberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Forsberg.#TD2#
Joshua closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Joshua lands in his opponent's guard.
Forsberg wants to get back to his feet but Joshua passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Forsberg is trying to stand up here but Joshua is controlling him well.
Joshua looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Joshua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joshua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Joshua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Forsberg tries to kick Joshua off in order to stand up. Joshua Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The referee asks Joshua politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Joshua prefers to stall for the moment though.
Forsberg is looking to get back to his feet here but Joshua is keeping cool and he's managed to take Forsberg's back.
Joshua controls the action.#T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Joshua.
Forsberg trying to get back to his feet but Joshua is in full control for now. #T3#
Joshua misses with an elbow to the head.
Peter Joshua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Forsberg wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Joshua controlling the positon.
Forsberg is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Forsberg trying to get back to his feet but Joshua is in full control for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joshua throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joshua is riding his opponent, not letting Forsberg buck him off.
Magnus Forsberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Joshua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Forsberg is trying to get back to his feet but Joshua has full control of the position and if anything, Forsberg has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Joshua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joshua 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Joshua! |
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