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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Thorkildsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Virtanen is fending him off so far but Thorkildsen persists. Nope, Virtanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Thorkildsen staying out of range there.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
Thorkildsen tries to clinch but Virtanen is having none of it.
Virtanen misses with a hook.
Virtanen misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Thorkildsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thorkildsen throwing strikes from guard but Virtanen blocks nicely.
Thorkildsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Virtanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen stands and throws Virtanen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen is not content to let Thorkildsen control the position.
Virtanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Thorkildsen misses with the ground and pound.
Virtanen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thorkildsen.
Virtanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorkildsen on the ground.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Virtanen is defending well.
Thorkildsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtanen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Virtanen taking a bit of punishment here - Thorkildsen scoring with strikes.
Thorkildsen is putting a hurting on Virtanen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Thorkildsen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Virtanen is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Thorkildsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thorkildsen trying to control the position but Virtanen is working away.
Thorkildsen grinds an elbow into Virtanen's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thorkildsen advances to full mount.
Thorkildsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thorkildsen trying to control but Virtanen is having none of it.
Thorkildsen controlling from mount.
Virtanen taking shots to the head. #T4#
Thorkildsen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thorkildsen working Virtanen over with strikes here.
Thorkildsen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thorkildsen tries to control but Virtanen wriggling away.
Thorkildsen landing strikes from the mount and Virtanen is in trouble!
Thorkildsen with shots to the head and body - Virtanen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thorkildsen throwing strikes here but Virtanen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Virtanen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thorkildsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorkildsen looking to control but Virtanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gard Thorkildsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thorkildsen defending well as Virtanen loads up on a big left hand.
Virtanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Thorkildsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Virtanen stuffs the takedown.
Thorkildsen looks for a takedown but Virtanen sprawls well.
Virtanen throwing a counter right hand but Thorkildsen manages to avoid it.
Onni Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gard Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen fails with the takedown.
Virtanen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thorkildsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Virtanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorkildsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtanen defends well and Thorkildsen ends up having to push Virtanen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Virtanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorkildsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Virtanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Virtanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Virtanen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorkildsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Virtanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorkildsen off the cage and back into range.
Thorkildsen tries to clinch but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen with a jab.#TD2#
Thorkildsen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thorkildsen lands in his opponent's guard.
Thorkildsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Thorkildsen from controlling successfully.
Thorkildsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorkildsen is stalling in the full guard.
Thorkildsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Thorkildsen from controlling successfully.
Thorkildsen looking to pass the guard.
Thorkildsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorkildsen has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Virtanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Onni Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorkildsen dives in and grabs Virtanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Virtanen pushes down on Thorkildsen's head and hops out.
Virtanen stuffs the takedown.
Thorkildsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Virtanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Onni Virtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Virtanen cracks Thorkildsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Virtanen misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Thorkildsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thorkildsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thorkildsen controlling the action here.
Thorkildsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virtanen keeps working. #T4#
Virtanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorkildsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Virtanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Thorkildsen is looking for a kimura here.
Virtanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Virtanen dominated that second round.
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#
Thorkildsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Virtanen pinned against the cage. Virtanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thorkildsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Virtanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thorkildsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Virtanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Thorkildsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Onni Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gard Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Virtanen circles away.
Virtanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Virtanen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thorkildsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Virtanen looks to land a body kick but Thorkildsen moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Virtanen as Thorkildsen shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Virtanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Virtanen throws a jab when Thorkildsen was well out of range.
Thorkildsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtanen sprawls well. Virtanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thorkildsen gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Thorkildsen shoots in and bounces Virtanen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Virtanen is looking to stand back up but Thorkildsen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Virtanen. #REVR#
Thorkildsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Virtanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Thorkildsen is looking for a kimura but Virtanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thorkildsen to get the leverage.
Gard Thorkildsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Virtanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorkildsen. #T2#
Thorkildsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thorkildsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Thorkildsen stalling.
Virtanen has hold of Thorkildsen's hands but Thorkildsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thorkildsen wants to control but Virtanen is keeping him busy.
Thorkildsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thorkildsen trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thorkildsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Virtanen is just riding it out for now. Thorkildsen eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Virtanen is defending against the submission attempts here by Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thorkildsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Virtanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorkildsen works his way into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Thorkildsen.
The ground and pound from Thorkildsen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An elbow from Thorkildsen crashes against the mat.
Thorkildsen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thorkildsen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gard Thorkildsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thorkildsen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gard Thorkildsen!
Gard Thorkildsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SUF 13: Muckerberg vs Ahola
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Bagginz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thorkildsen controls Bagginz momentarily but Bagginz frees himself.
Thorkildsen keeping full guard, as Bagginz tries to pass.
Bagginz trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorkildsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagginz is pushing down on Thorkildsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thorkildsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Bagginz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bagginz not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorkildsen won't allow Bagginz to pass to mount.
Bagginz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thorkildsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thorkildsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Thorkildsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bagginz pulls his head out easily.
Bagginz prevents Thorkildsen from improving his position.
Thorkildsen trying to hold on to Bagginz's head to control him but Bagginz postures up.
#SUB2#
Bagginz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thorkildsen is just riding it out for now. Bagginz eventually gives up the hold.
Thorkildsen moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Bagginz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thorkildsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Bagginz wants to control from the top but Thorkildsen keeps moving.
Bagginz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagginz wants to control from the top but Thorkildsen keeps moving. #SUB#
Thorkildsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagginz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagginz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagginz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thorkildsen looking to control.
#T3#
Bagginz wants to stand but Thorkildsen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bagginz tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorkildsen is retaining full guard.
Thorkildsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Thorkildsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bagginz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Thorkildsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagginz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bagginz content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Thorkildsen has locked up a guillotine! Thorkildsen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bagginz is holding on here and Thorkildsen must be using up a lot of energy. Bagginz has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Thorkildsen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gard Thorkildsen!
Gard Thorkildsen 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:
SUF 7: Monster Mash
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Cox drives through and clinches with Thorkildsen against the ropes.
Thorkildsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorkildsen can't get the takedown.
Cox is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Cox manages to break the clinch.
Thorkildsen misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Cox counters by clinching up.
Thorkildsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Landon Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gard Thorkildsen.#TD2#
Thorkildsen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thorkildsen is in Cox's guard.
Thorkildsen trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorkildsen on the ground.#SUB#
Cox isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thorkildsen stacks Cox 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 Thorkildsen!
Thorkildsen trying to control the action but Cox is working from the bottom. #T1#
Thorkildsen throwing strikes but Cox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorkildsen keeps working.
Cox controlling the position from side mount.
Cox wants to control but Thorkildsen is keeping him busy.
Thorkildsen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cox's best efforts.
Thorkildsen tries to roll over but Cox keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cox pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Cox lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Thorkildsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cox not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Thorkildsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thorkildsen manages to get 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.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen looking for a guillotine here but Cox defends easily.
#T3#
Cox trying to control but Thorkildsen is working from the bottom.
Cox postures up and lands a big shot to Thorkildsen's brow. #SUB#
Cox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorkildsen is retaining full guard.
Thorkildsen working a defensive guard here.
Cox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cox wants to control from the top but Thorkildsen keeps moving.
Thorkildsen controlling the position.#T4#
Thorkildsen keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cox has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thorkildsen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cox is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thorkildsen pulls down on the head and he's put Cox to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gard Thorkildsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Gard Thorkildsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Thorkildsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Gard Thorkildsen has been cut.#TD#
Thorkildsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Baastuber wants to get back to his feet.
Thorkildsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Thorkildsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thorkildsen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Thorkildsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baastuber is looking to escape.
Thorkildsen thows a huge punch but Baastuber dodges it nicely.
Baastuber is trying to stand up here but Thorkildsen is controlling him well. #T1#
Thorkildsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thorkildsen uses his free foot to push down on Baastuber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baastuber.
Thorkildsen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baastuber wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Baastuber tries to buck Thorkildsen off so he can stand up but Thorkildsen has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Baastuber falls backwards, slamming Thorkildsen to the mat but Thorkildsen holds on tight! Baastuber is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gard Thorkildsen!
Our winner, Gard Thorkildsen, 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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