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Event: UCF 10: Dennis v Peterson     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1##TD#
Goodwire gets caught flat footed, as Zukowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zukowski won't allow Goodwire to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zukowski pushing down on Goodwire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zukowski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zukowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Goodwire felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwire tries to reverse the position but Zukowski maintains control.#T1##SUB#
Zukowski working for a guillotine from mount but Goodwire is in no mood to give up.
Goodwire tries to buck Zukowski off but he can't manage it.
Goodwire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zukowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zukowski controlling the pace for now.
Goodwire wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Goodwire is trying desperately to improve position.
Goodwire is trying to stand.#SUB#
Zukowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zukowski controlling from mount. #T2#
Zukowski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zukowski controlling from the full mount.
Zukowski lands a big shot there that rocks Goodwire but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zukowski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Goodwire is bucking up trying to escape but Zukowski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Zukowski looking to secure an arm triangle but Goodwire defends it well.
Goodwire wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Goodwire is trying to escape the mount.
Zukowski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zukowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Goodwire really wants to buck Zukowski off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Zukowski working for a submission but Goodwire is keeping him at bay.
Zukowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Goodwire hang on?
Zukowski controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Zukowski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zukowski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Zukowski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Goodwire can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB#
Zukowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goodwire to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goodwire shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zukowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zukowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Zukowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Goodwire frees his head quite easily.
Zukowski working Goodwire over with strikes here.
Zukowski controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franciszek Zukowski 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#
Goodwire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Franciszek Zukowski has been cut.
Zukowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Zukowski clinches with his opponent.
Goodwire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zukowski. #BC#
Zukowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodwire lunges at Zukowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zukowski's hand.
Goodwire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zukowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Goodwire throws the left hand but Zukowski avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zukowski. #CL#
Goodwire gets tackled into the cage by Zukowski. Zukowski maintains the clinch.
Goodwire is trying to break the clinch but Zukowski is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goodwire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC2#
Goodwire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodwire scores with a nice strike.
Goodwire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zukowski counters with a series of strikes. Goodwire will be more careful next time no doubt.
Goodwire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zukowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goodwire pinned against the cage. Goodwire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goodwire throws a right and a left that Zukowski avoids nicely.
Goodwire falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Zukowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zukowski.
Goodwire is breathing heavily.#SU#
Zukowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goodwire, up you get!
Zukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodwire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goodwire avoids the head kick by Zukowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodwire lands the left hand.
Goodwire throws a nice looking combination but Zukowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodwire can do to turn this around?#T2#
Zukowski throws a head kick that misses.
Goodwire lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Zukowski shoots in and bounces Goodwire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zukowski is standing up over Goodwire. Goodwire looks to escape but Zukowski dives into side control. #REVB#
Zukowski gets to mount! Goodwire was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Zukowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Goodwire has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zukowski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Goodwire? #T3#
Goodwire tries to improve his position but instead Zukowski has taken his back!
Goodwire trying to get back to his feet but Zukowski is in full control for now. #SUB#
Zukowski is cranking Goodwire's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Goodwire! He's tightened the choke and Goodwire is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franciszek Zukowski!

 

Event: SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw     
Date:   Mar 17, 2024





183 cm
22 yrs
285 lbs



180 cm
25 yrs
195 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grandall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soderberg quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg is staying active underneath Grandall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position. #SUB#
Grandall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now.
Soderberg is not content to let Grandall control the position.
Grandall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Grandall from advancing position. #T1#
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Grandall's head to control him but Grandall postures up.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Soderberg controlling the position well. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Soderberg won't allow Grandall to pass to mount. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grandall is one step ahead there.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grandall being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Grandall forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Soderberg trying to control but Grandall postures up.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Soderberg won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Soderberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Soderberg is holding on to half guard well.
Grandall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soderberg reverses the position - he's now on top in Grandall's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (2) Soderberg#T4#
Soderberg controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Grandall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soderberg is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soderberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Grandall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soderberg has picked Grandall up and slammed him! Grandall can't keep hold of the triangle and Soderberg manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (5) Soderberg#T5#
Soderberg tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grandall is trying to get back to half guard.
Grandall regains half guard.
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soderberg stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.
Soderberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Grandall looking for subs off his back but Soderberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall moves into full guard.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grandall wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment.
Grandall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soderberg has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (8) Soderberg
Grandall tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg controls the position.#T8#
Grandall prevents Soderberg from moving into mount.
Grandall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soderberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grandall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soderberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grandall tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Soderberg is trying to control. Grandall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Grandall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grandall wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soderberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grandall's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall is looking to improve his position. #T10#
Soderberg not doing much here.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Grandall is defending well.
Grandall is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Soderberg seems content to control.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Grandall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grandall tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.#T11#
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soderberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grandall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Grandall wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Grandall defends it.
Soderberg controlling the pace.
Grandall wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Grandall wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soderberg is pressing down on Grandall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grandall is holding on for now.
Grandall is looking to improve his position. #T14#
Soderberg is taking a breather. Grandall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soderberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (11) Soderberg
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grandall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 11 to 2.
Krister Soderberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024





177 cm
24 yrs
263 lbs



180 cm
24 yrs
195 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grant Harklie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soderberg enables Harklie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soderberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harklie (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Harklie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Harklie is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harklie tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Harklie advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harklie looking to pass the guard.
Harklie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Harklie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soderberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harklie has Soderberg in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harklie (2) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harklie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Harklie is pulling down on Soderberg's head to control his posture.
Harklie looking for a sweep. Not yet Harklie, not yet.
Soderberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harklie's guard.
Well, if Soderberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Harklie wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
Harklie is trying to get back to full guard.
Harklie wants to sweep but Soderberg has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (5) Soderberg
Harklie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Soderberg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harklie!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Harklie (2) vs (7) Soderberg
Harklie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harklie is looking to escape.
Harklie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harklie is looking to improve his position. #T5#
Harklie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harklie.
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Soderberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harklie!
Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (10) Soderberg
Harklie is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg controlling his opponent. #T6#
Harklie is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harklie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine from mount but Harklie is having none of it.
Soderberg avoids the attempt from Harklie to control.#T7#
Soderberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Soderberg prevents Harklie from getting the reversal.
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harklie regains half guard.
Harklie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harklie wants to sweep but Soderberg has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (13) Soderberg#T8#
Harklie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soderberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harklie sneaks back into half guard.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Harklie is defending well.
Harklie tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.#T9#
Soderberg passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (16) Soderberg
A lull in the action here as Soderberg stalls from top position.
Harklie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soderberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harklie wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Harklie is looking to improve his position. #T10#
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Harklie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg stalling.
Harklie is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Harklie manages to get to full guard.
Harklie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soderberg has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (19) Soderberg
Harklie tries to buck Soderberg off but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Harklie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harklie is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Harklie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harklie (4) vs (19) Soderberg
Harklie tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it. #SUB#
Soderberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Harklie.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harklie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soderberg reverses the position - he's now on top in Harklie's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harklie (4) vs (21) Soderberg#SUB#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soderberg passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (4) vs (24) Soderberg#T13#
Harklie manages to get back to half guard.
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harklie is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
Harklie moves into full guard. #T14#
Soderberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harklie wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
Harklie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Harklie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Harklie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 24 to 4.
Krister Soderberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke     
Date:   Mar 03, 2024





206 cm
20 yrs
224 lbs



191 cm
29 yrs
220 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wahlstroem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuningas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahlstroem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuningas's guard.
Kuningas wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas trying to get back to full guard but Wahlstroem takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Wahlstroem can't control as he wanted to and Kuningas manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Wahlstroem is controlling well.
Kuningas trying to control here.
Wahlstroem controlling the pace. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuningas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuningas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wahlstroem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuningas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuningas has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (5) vs (2) Kuningas#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving.
Wahlstroem is trying to keep Kuningas in close. #T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuningas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuningas is defending well. Wahlstroem quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuningas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wahlstroem celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wahlstroem!

 

Event: SMASH: Silver vs Lee     
Date:   Feb 25, 2024
#R1#
Legions checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legions sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Soderberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Legions tries to avoid it but Soderberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Legions to the ground. Legions escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick lands for Legions.
Legions dodges the punch combination from Soderberg.
A counter left hand to the body from Legions misses its target.
Soderberg fails with the takedown.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krister Soderberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soderberg dodges the punch combination from Legions.
Despite the aggression on Soderberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Legions slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soderberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Soderberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legions defends it well.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soderberg moves away.
Legions jabs at Soderberg's body.
Legions throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Soderberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Legions pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soderberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Legions scores with a sloppy right hand. Soderberg should have avoided that one.
Legions thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Soderberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Legions throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
A nice combination there by Legions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soderberg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Soderberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soderberg wants to counter with a clinch but Legions pushes him away.
Legions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Legions scores with a hook to the body. Soderberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Soderberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Soderberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legions doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legions is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB#
Legions escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Legions keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legions connects with a body shot that sends Soderberg's belly button to the back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big left from Legions misses. #TD2#
Soderberg scores with a takedown into Legions's guard.#SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soderberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Legions looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Legions swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Legions gets tackled into the cage by Soderberg. Soderberg maintains the clinch.
Legions gets through Soderberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but Legions forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Legions.
Legions lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soderberg backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg can't get the takedown. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Soderberg breaks from the clinch.
Soderberg shoots in but Legions avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krister Soderberg.
Legions swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Soderberg counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Soderberg won't allow Legions to sweep him here.
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Legions has his foot on Soderberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soderberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Legions working for a triangle but Soderberg defends it easily.
Legions pulls Soderberg in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Legions is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soderberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Legions.
Legions is looking to wear down Soderberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Soderberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legions circles away.
Legions lands a high kick!
Soderberg needs to keep his hands up - Legions had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Legions lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soderberg looks for a takedown but Legions sprawls well.
Legions seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Legions.
Legions cracks Soderberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legions is looking to slow Soderberg down with leg kicks.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions connects with a body shot that sends Soderberg's belly button to the back.
Soderberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legions misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Legions throws a right and a left that Soderberg avoids nicely.
Soderberg misses with a takedown
and Legions counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions throws a shot to the body.
Soderberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legions sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Soderberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legions thuds his right hand into Soderberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Soderberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fidel Legions dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Legions scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Legions pushes Soderberg away with a front kick.
Legions scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Legions. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legions.
Soderberg slips a jab and a cross from Legions.
Soderberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Legions lands a leg kick that knocks Soderberg off balance momentarily.
Legions throws a nice head kick! #ROC#Soderberg is rocked!
Soderberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legions to score with a decent uppercut.
Soderberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Legions finish him?
Soderberg fails to land the takedown.
Soderberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soderberg seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Soderberg is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soderberg.
Legions fires out a quick counter leg kick but Soderberg just manages to avoid it.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Legions lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soderberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Legions throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Soderberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legions wants it to stay on the feet.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krister Soderberg.
Soderberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legions sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Legions gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Soderberg trying to control the position but Legions is working away.
Soderberg tries to advance to mount but Legions denies him.
Legions is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legions being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Legions is trying to control Soderberg's posture but Soderberg avoids it.
Legions is looking for a sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Legions is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg tries to advance to mount but Legions denies him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Legions is trying to control Soderberg's posture but Soderberg avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Soderberg slips the punch.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soderberg's sensitive parts.
Soderberg looks for a takedown but Legions sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderberg tries for a takedown but Legions circles away easily
and Legions counters with a three punch combo that has Soderberg backing up. Soderberg nods at Legions to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legions, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!

Fidel Legions made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024





191 cm
29 yrs
220 lbs



183 cm
22 yrs
285 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Grandall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuningas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grandall is in Kuningas's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall passes into half guard.
Grandall is pressing down on Kuningas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuningas is holding on for now.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Grandall has control of the leg.
Kuningas is working hard here to advance position.
Grandall trying to mount his opponent but Kuningas defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall is still trying to improve position.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.#T1#
Grandall wants to free his trapped foot but Kuningas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuningas is controlling Grandall's trapped leg to prevent Grandall from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Grandall
Grandall moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (8) Grandall
Grandall wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Kuningas showing good submission defense here.
Grandall has the hooks in. Kuningas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Grandall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuningas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2##SUB2#
Kuningas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kuningas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuningas won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Grandall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grandall trying to control from half guard but Kuningas is working away. #T3#
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
Kuningas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it.
Grandall works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (11) Grandall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working. #SUB2#
Grandall tries for a kimura but Kuningas is defending well.
Grandall advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (13) Grandall
Grandall tries to control but Kuningas wriggling away. #T5#
Grandall fails to advance to Kuningas's back.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Grandall controlling the pace for now.
Kuningas gets back to half guard.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.
Grandall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Kuningas wants to control but Grandall is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grandall in particular looking to stall.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grandall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas working a defensive guard here.
Grandall pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Grandall sits in half guard.
Kuningas controlling the position well.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grandall trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Grandall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (16) Grandall
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Grandall trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (19) Grandall#T8##SUB2#
Kuningas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kuningas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grandall. #SUB2#
Grandall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kuningas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kuningas just trying to survive but Grandall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kuningas wants to escape the position. #T9##SUB2#
Grandall is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grandall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Kuningas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms. #SUB2#
Grandall has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kuningas! Can he survive? No! He's out! Grandall gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
A relieved looking Billy Grandall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: UIW OPEN 2 - Saari vs Try     
Date:   Feb 07, 2024
#R1#
Hernandez tries to clinch there but Noda circles away.
A solid body kick from Hernandez. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.
Noda struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
Noda misses with a punch to the body.
Noda misses with a punch on the inside.
Noda misses with a body punch.
Noda lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards. #CUT#It looks like Christopher Hernandez has been cut.
Noda lands a right hand.
Noda lands a shot to the body.
Hernandez looks winded!
Noda lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Noda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Noda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Noda misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Noda lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Noda.
Noda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hernandez.
Noda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noda struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
Noda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Noda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Noda scores with a hook to the body.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Noda.
A nice left hand lands by Noda. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noda misses with a body punch.
Noda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Noda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noda lands a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Christopher Hernandez's cut even more.
Noda gets through Hernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Noda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noda scores with a hook to the body.
Noda is leaning against Hernandez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Noda misses with a body punch.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Noda.
Noda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noda tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Noda back against the cage.
Noda tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Noda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Noda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Noda is struggling to control the position.
Noda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noda digs a right hand into Hernandez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernandez's gas tank.
Noda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Noda is controlling him.
Noda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noda scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#The cut above Christopher Hernandez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Noda lands a shoulder strike.
Noda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Noda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A short right from Noda.
Noda misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#Christopher Hernandez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Noda pushes Hernandez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Christopher Hernandez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yoshiaki Noda!

 

Event: MMAH 109     
Date:   Feb 03, 2024
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trismegistus is defended easily by Zukowski.#TD2#
Zukowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trismegistus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zukowski won't allow Trismegistus to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trismegistus has Zukowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Zukowski tries to pass. #T1#
Trismegistus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zukowski is one step ahead there.
Zukowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trismegistus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trismegistus looking to control.
Zukowski wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Zukowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Trismegistus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zukowski keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zukowski has control of Trismegistus's left arm, preventing Trismegistus from doing any damage.
Trismegistus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trismegistus pushes down on Zukowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Trismegistus is working for a kimura but Zukowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Zukowski trying to control from the bottom.
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but Zukowski defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zukowski controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been informed that Zukowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Zukowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Trismegistus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zukowski off and has taken his back!
Zukowski can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Trismegistus lands a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zukowski is taking damage to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yojizo Trismegistus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Zukowski drives through and clinches with Trismegistus against the cage. #BC#
Trismegistus breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zukowski.
Trismegistus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zukowski off and has taken his back!
Zukowski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trismegistus.
Zukowski wants to control his opponent's hands but Trismegistus gets his hands free.
Trismegistus lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Trismegistus trying to control.
Trismegistus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Zukowski up. #T1#
Trismegistus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Trismegistus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trismegistus is working the ground and pound. Can Zukowski escape?#SUB#
Trismegistus looking to break Zukowski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zukowski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trismegistus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Trismegistus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zukowski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zukowski is trying to break free. #SUB#
Zukowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Trismegistus working for a choke but Zukowski is defending well. #T2#
Zukowski trying to get back to his feet but Trismegistus is in full control for now. #SUB#
Trismegistus is working for a rear naked choke. Zukowski is not defending it well and Trismegistus has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Zukowski refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Zukowski's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yojizo Trismegistus!
After winning the bout, Yojizo Trismegistus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Abner     
Date:   Jan 27, 2024
#R1#
Abdul Karim lands a jab.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soderberg swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Abdul Karim has hold of one of Soderberg's legs. Soderberg is fighting the takedown attempt but Abdul Karim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim cracks Soderberg with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here. #T1#
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdul Karim slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick from Abdul Karim lands but Soderberg takes it in his stride.
Abdul Karim throws a shot to the body.
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soderberg avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abdul Karim as he jumps to the side. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdul Karim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Soderberg moves out of range.
Abdul Karim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soderberg.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches up against the cage.
Abdul Karim prevents Soderberg from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Abdul Karim gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Soderberg regains guard.
Abdul Karim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Abdul Karim trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Abdul Karim defends it easily. #T3#
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Abdul Karim pushes Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Abdul Karim has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soderberg regains guard immediately.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abdul Karim leaves Soderberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim just misses with a punch to the body.
Soderberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abdul Karim pinned against the cage. Abdul Karim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Abdul Karim has clasped his hands together around Soderberg's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position. #T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Soderberg tries to bench press Abdul Karim off him but Abdul Karim keeps the position.
Abdul Karim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Soderberg struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdul Karim just content to control the position.
Soderberg is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face as Abdul Karim controls the position.
Khadem Abdul Karim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Karim is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdul Karim misses with a few strikes there.
Soderberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Abdul Karim manages to circle out of the way.
Soderberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soderberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abdul Karim defends it nicely.
Abdul Karim unleashes a big counter combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abdul Karim misses with the combination.
Soderberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdul Karim. #CL2#
Abdul Karim has Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Soderberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abdul Karim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soderberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soderberg shoots in and drives through. Abdul Karim sprawls well.
Abdul Karim has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Soderberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Soderberg takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Soderberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdul Karim swivels and escapes.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdul Karim but Abdul Karim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Soderberg moves out of range.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Soderberg is looking to counter the offense by Abdul Karim and move into the clinch.
Krister Soderberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul Karim punishes Soderberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdul Karim connects with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Abdul Karim. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul Karim looks to land a right hand but Soderberg moved out of range.#CL#
Soderberg moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abdul Karim smiles and moves away.
Abdul Karim misses with a head kick.
Abdul Karim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdul Karim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khadem Abdul Karim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdul Karim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Abdul Karim gets a clinch. #TD2#
Soderberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul Karim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Soderberg to the mat. Soderberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Soderberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Soderberg passes Abdul Karim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soderberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control here. #T1#
Abdul Karim is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg tries to pass to full mount but Abdul Karim defends it.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soderberg is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abdul Karim throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abdul Karim!
Abdul Karim can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Soderberg tries to move to mount but Abdul Karim blocks the move with his legs.
Abdul Karim is letting Soderberg control him for a moment.
Abdul Karim is trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soderberg tries to stand but Abdul Karim is controlling his head.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy.
Abdul Karim is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krister Soderberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Krister Soderberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdul Karim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khadem Abdul Karim!

After winning the bout, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: UIW OPEN 1     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024
#R1##CL#
Mankowski gets a clinch.
Mankowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Mankowski won't allow it. #TD#
Mankowski decides to pull guard.
Mankowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mankowski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hernandez tries to stand but Mankowski is controlling from the bottom.
Mankowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez wanted to stand there but Mankowski had control of the position. #T1#
Mankowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mankowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mankowski is trying to keep Hernandez in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mankowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernandez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mankowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mankowski has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Hernandez takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hernandez to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mankowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hernandez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Hernandez stalls.
Hernandez slows down the pace here. #T3#
Hernandez leaning against his opponent.
Mankowski misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hernandez.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Christopher Hernandez.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Hernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mankowski is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernandez is trying to break free.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Mankowski.
Hernandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mankowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mankowski taking a breather.
Mankowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hernandez up against the cage.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Hernandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Hernandez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hernandez lands a high kick!
We've been informed that Hernandez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mankowski throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Mankowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away.
Mankowski avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Mankowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Hernandez lands but Mankowski takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Hernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Mankowski back against the cage.
Hernandez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Hernandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mankowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Mankowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Hernandez takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Mankowski pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez wants to stand but Mankowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mankowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Hernandez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Hernandez stands up from Mankowski's guard - Hernandez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hernandez scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Hernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Hernandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Mankowski avoids the damage to the body.
Mankowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mankowski stalling in the clinch but Hernandez improves position.
Mankowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mankowski has Hernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Hernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hernandez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Mankowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Mankowski down.
Nice takedown defense from Mankowski. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Borys Mankowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hernandez rushes Mankowski and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Mankowski. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Hernandez takes a swing at Mankowski's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Hernandez rushes Mankowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Mankowski has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christopher Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernandez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mankowski up against the cage.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mankowski sprawls well. Mankowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mankowski is controlling him.
Hernandez controlling Mankowski's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully.
Mankowski is standing up over Hernandez. Hernandez looks to escape but Mankowski dives into side control.
Mankowski is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mankowski lands some shots froms side control.
Mankowski is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mankowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Hernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez is trying to control Mankowski's posture but Mankowski avoids it.
Mankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working. #T3#
Hernandez defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mankowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Hernandez is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez pushes Mankowski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mankowski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez throws a nice head kick!
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mankowski. #T4#
Hernandez throws a head kick that half lands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hernandez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mankowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Mankowski gets double underhooks and turns Hernandez into the cage. #CL2#
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Hernandez taking a breather.
Mankowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hernandez stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Mankowski manages to break the clinch.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christopher Hernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.

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 Borys Mankowski.
I think Hernandez 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Hernandez!

 

Event: SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias     
Date:   Jan 14, 2024





192 cm
19 yrs
201 lbs



191 cm
28 yrs
220 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carrington.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Carrington (4) vs (0) Kuningas
Carrington wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Carrington tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carrington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working. #SUB#
Carrington swings around for an armbar but Kuningas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carrington's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (4) vs (2) Kuningas
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
Carrington controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Kuningas has gone for a leg lock! Carrington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuningas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (6) vs (2) Kuningas
Carrington being controlled here momentarily.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Carrington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuningas is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Carrington looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carrington controls the pace.
Kuningas has Carrington pulled in close to control his posture.
Carrington trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Carrington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuningas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Carrington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuningas is just riding it out for now. Carrington eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Carrington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Carrington seems to be working for a kimura but Kuningas defends the submission attempt.
Carrington prevents Kuningas from improving his position.
Kuningas is not content to let Carrington control the position.#SUB#
Carrington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuningas defends it well.
Carrington wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it. #T4#
Kuningas is trying is best to control the position here.
Carrington content to control rather than advance.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuningas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrington's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (6) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.
Kuningas preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Carrington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Kuningas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Kuningas passes Carrington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carrington wants to improve his position but Kuningas is controlling well.
Carrington is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.
Carrington is looking to improve his position.
Carrington wants to get back to full guard but Kuningas has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (6) vs (7) Kuningas
Carrington is squirming around, avoiding Kuningas's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Carrington prevents Kuningas from taking his back.#SUB2#
Kuningas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carrington has worked his arm free - good work by Carrington!
Carrington tries to improve position but can't.
Kuningas wants to control but Carrington is keeping him busy. #T7#
Carrington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carrington is trying to control but can't.
Carrington moves into full guard.
Kuningas trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
Kuningas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (6) vs (10) Kuningas
Carrington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuningas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carrington is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Kuningas trying to control from half guard but Carrington is working away.
Carrington is in trouble now - Kuningas has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (6) vs (13) Kuningas#SUB2#
Kuningas wants to finish this one by submission but Carrington is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kuningas.
Carrington wants to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas trying to control but Carrington is having none of it.
Carrington has given up his back here. Will Kuningas look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Carrington (6) vs (16) Kuningas#T9#
Carrington looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Carrington is in a bad position with Kuningas working for a choke. Carrington manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (8) vs (16) Kuningas
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuningas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carrington wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.
Kuningas is pressing down on Carrington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Carrington is working hard here to advance position.
Carrington stopping the sweep attempt from Kuningas.#SUB2#
Kuningas working for a triangle but Carrington defends it easily.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.#T11#
Carrington wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrington looking to sit in guard and control but Kuningas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (8) vs (18) Kuningas#SUB#
Carrington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuningas defends it easily.
Carrington controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself. #SUB#
Carrington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuningas is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Kuningas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (8) vs (21) Kuningas
Kuningas wants to take a breather but Carrington manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kuningas.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.
Carrington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carrington wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kuningas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuningas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuningas stays in close to Carrington's body and controls the position.
Carrington trying to keep a closed guard but Kuningas is proving a slippery customer.
Carrington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (10) vs (21) Kuningas#T14#
Kuningas is looking to control Carrington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuningas avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Carrington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuningas wants to control but Carrington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuningas is staying active underneath Carrington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Carrington's head to control him but Carrington postures up. #SUB#
Carrington is looking for a kimura but Kuningas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carrington to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carrington wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.
Carrington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuningas wins on points by 21 to 10.

 

Event: UIW 2     
Date:   Jan 14, 2024
#R1#
Hernandez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jewru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jewru looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Jewru pushes him off.
Jewru appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jewru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jewru misses with a body shot
and Hernandez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jewru really felt that one!
Jewru throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Jewru moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jewru misses the target.
Jewru throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
As Jewru backs off Hernandez throws a huge counter combo but Jewru manages to avoid it all.
Jewru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hernandez. Hernandez obviously looking to wear him down.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Hernandez tries to bum rush Jewru with a series of wild strikes but Jewru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jewru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Jewru circles away and keeps his distance.
Jewru loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Jewru.
Hernandez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jewru lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jewru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hernandez looks winded!#KD#
Jewru feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hernandez sprawling to the canvas! Hernandez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jewru finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Christopher Hernandez has been cut.
Jewru is looking to wear down Hernandez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jewru looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Jewru moves out of range.
Jewru throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Jewru jabs at Hernandez's body.#T2#
Jewru sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Hernandez's defenses. It connects perfectly with Hernandez's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Jewru!

 

Event: MMAH 103     
Date:   Dec 31, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Ayuba moves into the clinch successfully.
Ayuba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zukowski. #TD#
Zukowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ayuba wants to stand but Zukowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayuba wants to stand and escape but instead Zukowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SU#
Zukowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A right-left combo lands from Ayuba. #CUT2#It looks like Franciszek Zukowski has been cut.
Zukowski has a takedown stuffed.
Zukowski with a poor takedown
and Ayuba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ayuba lands with a cross.
Zukowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zukowski misses with a body punch
and Ayuba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zukowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ayuba seems to be stalking Zukowski here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Zukowski drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Omari Ayuba!

 

Event: SPPS Evolution 8     
Date:   Dec 29, 2023
#R1##TD#
Soderberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pfanne wants to control but Soderberg postures up.
Pfanne is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Pfanne is looking for a sweep.
Pfanne is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfanne regains half guard there - taking advantage of Soderberg's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Soderberg is thwarting Pfanne's attempts to control the position.
Pfanne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soderberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pfanne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Soderberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pfanne gets full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pfanne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soderberg.
Pfanne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Pfanne keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Pfanne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soderberg on his heels. He'll look to pass Soderberg's guard now, I'm sure.
Pfanne postures up in Soderberg's guard and throws a big left but Soderberg blocks it.
Pfanne postures up.
Pfanne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pfanne throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Soderberg's body to avoid the submission. Soderberg has instead reached around Pfanne's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Soderberg arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb     
Date:   Dec 24, 2023





191 cm
28 yrs
220 lbs



175 cm
20 yrs
265 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kuningas gets caught napping as Adamz dives in and scores a takedown. Kuningas manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Adamz#SUB2#
Adamz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuningas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuningas has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Adamz
Kuningas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a triangle here but Kuningas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (2) Adamz
Adamz is looking to reverse the position.
Adamz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kuningas is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Kuningas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamz tries to get to full guard but Kuningas has control of the leg.
Adamz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Adamz wants to sweep here but Kuningas controlling him for the moment.
Kuningas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kuningas is looking for a kimura here.
Adamz is pressing down on Kuningas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuningas won't allow Adamz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but Kuningas defends easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adamz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuningas passes into half guard. #T2#
Adamz has a hand on Kuningas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuningas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (8) vs (2) Adamz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuningas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Adamz is surviving well by controlling Kuningas's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamz working to try and regain half guard.
Kuningas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adamz to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (11) vs (2) Adamz#SUB#
Kuningas is cranking Adamz's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Adamz! He's tightened the choke and Adamz is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leenart Kuningas!

 

Event: MMAH 100     
Date:   Dec 22, 2023
#R1##KD#
Da Prince drops Zoerner with a right and a left! Da Prince comes rushing in but Zoerner regains his composure and manages to keep Da Prince in guard. #CUT#It looks like Hubert Zoerner has been cut.
Da Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Prince stops Zoerner from standing up.
Da Prince is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Prince'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.
Zoerner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoerner keeping moving, preventing Da Prince from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zoerner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Prince controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Da Prince lands an overhand right.
Da Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoerner misses with a takedown attempt
and Da Prince counters with a right hand to the body.
Da Prince jabs Zoerner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Prince has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Da Prince lands a nice hook to Zoerner's body. Zoerner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Prince fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoerner manages to avoid it.
Da Prince connects with a jab.
Hiyness Da Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoerner has his takedown stuffed
and Da Prince counters with a big left hand that crumples Zoerner! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiyness Da Prince!

 

Event: MMAH 96     
Date:   Dec 10, 2023
#R1#
Zukowski moves forwards but Clay connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Franciszek Zukowski has been cut.
Clay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clay defending well as Zukowski loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Clay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zukowski misses with a double jab.
Zukowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zukowski slips under a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zukowski.
Clay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zukowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zukowski working away.
Clay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zukowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clay wants to control but Zukowski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SU2#
Zukowski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zukowski ducks under a wild hook from Clay.#CL2#
Zukowski moves into the clinch.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Zukowski has a couple of punches blocked by Clay. #TD#
Clay drags the fight down to the ground.
Clay has Zukowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Zukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Zukowski from controlling successfully.
Clay pulls Zukowski in close to prevent any damage.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Clay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zukowski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Zukowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Clay trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zukowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zukowski's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zukowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clay wants to control but Zukowski is keeping him busy. #T3#
Zukowski tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Clay is pressing down on Zukowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zukowski is holding on for now.
Zukowski punching from the bottom.
Zukowski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zukowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zukowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zukowski is looking for a triangle but Clay pushes his legs off easily.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zukowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clay manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Clay controls Zukowski momentarily but Zukowski frees himself.
Clay is really struggling to control Zukowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Clay has his foot on Zukowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zukowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Clay pulls Zukowski in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zukowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Zukowski defends easily.
Zukowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franciszek Zukowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franciszek Zukowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franciszek Zukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zukowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Clay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zukowski.
Zukowski tries to clinch but Clay is having none of it.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Zukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zukowski lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Zukowski closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Zukowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zukowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clay takes a swing at Zukowski's ribcage but misses.
Zukowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zukowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Clay, which made it look bad. #T1#
Clay dodges the punch combination from Zukowski.
Howard Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Zukowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Zukowski slips the punch.
Zukowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zukowski tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
Howard Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay throws the left hand but Zukowski avoids the punch easily.
Zukowski slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Zukowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Clay pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Zukowski scores with a takedown into Clay's guard.#T2##SUB#
Clay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Zukowski is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Zukowski drops back looking for a leg! Clay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clay manages to kick Zukowski off! Zukowski jumps back into Clay's guard.
Clay trying to control the position. #T3#
Zukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franciszek Zukowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay misses with a hook. Zukowski ducked under it nicely.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Clay throws a hook to the side of Zukowski's head but Zukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zukowski throws a series of punches but Clay moves out of range.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Zukowski instigates a clinch. #T4#
Clay jumps guard but Zukowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zukowski smiles and moves away.
Clay swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Zukowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Zukowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clay manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Franciszek Zukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Zukowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Zukowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zukowski is pressing down on Clay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clay is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay tries to get to full guard but Zukowski has control of the leg.
Clay has a hand on Zukowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zukowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franciszek Zukowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franciszek Zukowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Clay throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Zukowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zukowski.
Clay wants to sweep here but Zukowski controlling him for the moment.
Clay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zukowski wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay is trying to control the position but Zukowski postures up.
Clay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zukowski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukowski wants to get back to his feet but Clay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clay trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom.
Zukowski wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Zukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zukowski working a defensive guard here.
Zukowski is trying to hold Clay in close to prevent damage but Clay has managed to pass into half guard.
Clay is trying to control. Zukowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zukowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clay controlling the pace.
Clay wants to free his trapped foot but Zukowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howard Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zukowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clay trying to control from half guard but Zukowski is working away.
Zukowski wants to control but Clay is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zukowski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Zukowski defends the submission attempt.
Zukowski is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Clay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zukowski keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zukowski fails to land the takedown.
Zukowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Clay misses.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Zukowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zukowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.#T4#
Zukowski moves out of range of the strikes.
And Zukowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Clay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zukowski.
Zukowski throws out a powerful jab.
Zukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay sets himself, and Zukowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Clay avoids it this time.
Zukowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clay misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Clay gets caught flat footed, as Zukowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franciszek Zukowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Zukowski defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Franciszek Zukowski.
I've got Zukowski 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Franciszek Zukowski!

 

Event: SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert     
Date:   Dec 10, 2023





191 cm
28 yrs
220 lbs



150 cm
21 yrs
255 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuningas dives in and grabs Slamister's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slamister pushes down on Kuningas's head and hops out.
Kuningas misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Slamister holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Slamister pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Kuningas has gone for a leg lock! Slamister slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuningas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Slamister
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas controls Slamister momentarily but Slamister frees himself.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Slamister advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Slamister
Slamister wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Slamister might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuningas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Slamister tries to advance to mount but Kuningas denies him.
Kuningas tries to improve position but can't.
Slamister tries to advance to mount but Kuningas denies him. #SUB2#
Slamister goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuningas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slamister's guard! Nice work there by Kuningas!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (5) Slamister#T2#
Kuningas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slamister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slamister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuningas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuningas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slamister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuningas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (7) Slamister
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuningas keeping full guard, as Slamister tries to pass.
Slamister is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slamister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuningas is trying to keep Slamister in close.
Slamister wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Slamister trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Slamister postures up.
Slamister passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (2) vs (10) Slamister
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Slamister tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kuningas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (2) vs (12) Slamister#SUB2#
Slamister working for a submission but Kuningas is keeping him at bay.
Slamister looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB2#
Slamister wants to finish this one by submission but Kuningas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slamister.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Kuningas is working hard here to advance position.
Slamister trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slamister trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it. #T6#
Slamister controlling from the full mount.
Kuningas is desperately trying to improve his position but Slamister has a good base and remains in mount.
Slamister controlling from mount.
Slamister avoids the attempt from Kuningas to control.#T7#
Slamister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuningas is looking to escape.
Slamister controlling his opponent.
Slamister tries to control but Kuningas wriggling away.
Kuningas wants to control but Slamister is having none of it.
Slamister trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Kuningas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slamister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuningas is looking to escape.
Slamister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuningas wants to hold on but Slamister pushes him away.#SUB2#
Slamister looking for a guillotine from mount but Kuningas is having none of it. #T9#
Kuningas tries to hold on but Slamister postures up.
Kuningas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Slamister trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Slamister's head to control him but Slamister postures up.
Slamister is pressing down on Kuningas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuningas is holding on for now.
Slamister is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slamister is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Slamister is pressing down on Kuningas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuningas is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Slamister looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Slamister is pressing down on Kuningas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuningas is holding on for now.
Slamister works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (2) vs (15) Slamister
Slamister wants to control the action but instead Kuningas gets a body lock and reverses into Slamister's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (4) vs (15) Slamister#T11#
Slamister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Slamister is keeping the position.
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Slamister keeps moving.
Slamister is trying to control the position but Kuningas postures up. #T12#
Slamister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuningas forces his way into half guard.
Slamister is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuningas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuningas's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (4) vs (19) Slamister
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Slamister's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Slamister controlling well, preventing Kuningas from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Slamister is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kuningas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kuningas for a finish.
Kuningas is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Slamister is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T13#
Kuningas trying to control the hands but Slamister won't let him. #SUB2#
Slamister is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Slamister has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Slamister is persistently looking for the submission but Kuningas is defending it well.
Slamister is looking to control Kuningas but Kuningas is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Slamister looking for the choke from the back. #T14##SUB2#
Slamister is looking for the choke from the back position but Kuningas is controlling his hands well.
Kuningas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Slamister is riding his opponent, not letting Kuningas buck him off.
Kuningas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Slamister controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuningas is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slamister wins on points by 19 to 4.

 

Event: SPPS Evolution 5     
Date:   Dec 08, 2023
#R1#
Van Dorner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soderberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Dorner.
Soderberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Dorner is fending him off so far but Soderberg persists. Nope, Van Dorner circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Van Dorner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Soderberg just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Dorner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soderberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soderberg throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Van Dorner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Van Dorner wants to get back to his feet but Soderberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Dorner keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #T1#
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Soderberg won't allow Van Dorner to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soderberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Dorner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Dorner throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Soderberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van Dorner working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soderberg throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##SUB#
Soderberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Dorner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Dorner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Dorner! #REVB#
Van Dorner tries to stand but Soderberg controls the position and pulls Van Dorner into his guard.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Van Dorner from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Van Dorner defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Dorner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg is trying to keep Van Dorner in close. #T3#
Van Dorner wants to stand but Soderberg is controlling his posture from full guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Van Dorner controlling him for the moment.
Van Dorner is looking to work some ground and pound but Soderberg has wrist control.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Dorner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Dorner trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Van Dorner is stalling in the full guard.
Soderberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Dorner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Dorner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krister Soderberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Dorner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soderberg.
Van Dorner lands with a nice body punch.
Van Dorner throws a chopping leg kick but Soderberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Dorner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soderberg shoots in for a double leg but Van Dorner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Dorner misses with a kick to the body.
Soderberg has a takedown stuffed.
We've been informed that Van Dorner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Dorner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soderberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soderberg shoots in but Van Dorner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dorner throws a sloppy head kick and Soderberg moves out of range easily.
Van Dorner throws a wild body kick that Soderberg sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Van Dorner throws a head kick but Soderberg moves out of range.
Van Dorner takes a swing at Soderberg's ribcage but misses.
Van Dorner chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Soderberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Dorner is looking to control Soderberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Dorner avoid being mounted?
Van Dorner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Dorner is refusing to be controlled, as Soderberg sits in half guard.
Van Dorner pushes Soderberg off looking to stand but Soderberg dives back in and keeps control.
Soderberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Krister Soderberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Dorner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Soderberg takes Van Dorner's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Van Dorner is in trouble.
Van Dorner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Soderberg. #SUB#
Van Dorner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Soderberg missing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Van Dorner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Soderberg biding his time, controlling Van Dorner.
Van Dorner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Van Dorner controlling Soderberg 's hands. #SUB#
Soderberg has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Van Dorner is in real trouble here. Soderberg gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Van Dorner is tapping out! Soderberg wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krister Soderberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SSG 229 Thumb vs Grace     
Date:   Nov 19, 2023





191 cm
28 yrs
220 lbs



195 cm
27 yrs
212 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kuningas shoots in and gets a takedown into Lascombe's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (0) Lascombe
Kuningas looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Lascombe working a defensive guard here.
Kuningas trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Kuningas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lascombe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lascombe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Lascombe#SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuningas defends it well.
Lascombe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuningas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura but Kuningas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lascombe to get the leverage.
Kuningas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lascombe is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lascombe is working for a kimura but Kuningas is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Kuningas tries to roll over but Lascombe keeps him under control.
Kuningas wants to control but Lascombe is keeping busy.
Lascombe is looking to advance position but Kuningas won't allow it.
Kuningas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lascombe passes Kuningas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuningas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuningas.#T3#
Lascombe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (2) vs (5) Lascombe#SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuningas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lascombe is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuningas is defending well. #SUB2#
Lascombe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Lascombe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuningas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lascombe but great work by Kuningas.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (6) vs (5) Lascombe
Lascombe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuningas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kuningas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Kuningas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (8) vs (5) Lascombe#SUB#
Kuningas looking for a guillotine from mount but Lascombe is having none of it. #SUB#
Kuningas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kuningas wants to take his opponent's back but Lascombe doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Kuningas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lascombe has worked his arm free - good work by Lascombe!
Lascombe tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Lascombe looks to move to half guard but instead Kuningas has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (10) vs (5) Lascombe#SUB#
Kuningas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lascombe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lascombe looking for a sweep but Kuningas has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (12) vs (5) Lascombe
Lascombe is looking to improve his position but Kuningas isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuningas looking to control but Lascombe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6##SUB#
Kuningas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lascombe is surviving well by controlling Kuningas's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Kuningas has control of Lascombe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lascombe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lascombe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lascombe holds on for dear life.
Lascombe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lascombe keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Kuningas is stalling here but it's allowed Lascombe to get half guard. #SUB#
Kuningas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lascombe sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuningas prevents Lascombe from improving his position.
Lascombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lascombe is trying to keep Kuningas in close.
Kuningas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lascombe's guard.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Lascombe defends it.
Lascombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Lascombe looking to control.
Lascombe wants to sweep but no luck.
Lascombe controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
Lascombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lascombe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet. #T9#
Kuningas trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Lascombe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuningas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (12) vs (7) Lascombe
Kuningas wants to sweep here but Lascombe controlling him for the moment.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Lascombe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (12) vs (10) Lascombe
Kuningas is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kuningas wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Lascombe has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kuningas's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kuningas is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Lascombe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ferdinand Lascombe!
A relieved looking Ferdinand Lascombe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMAH 90     
Date:   Nov 17, 2023
#R1##KD2#
Le Mans feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zoerner sprawling to the canvas! Zoerner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Le Mans finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Hubert Zoerner has been cut.
Zoerner throws a nice looking combination but Le Mans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Mans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Zoerner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoerner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Mans throws a sloppy head kick and Zoerner moves out of range easily.
Le Mans missing with a left hand there. Zoerner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Mans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Le Mans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alfonzo Le Mans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Mans throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Zoerner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zoerner is pushing down on Le Mans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Le Mans is fighting to maintain full guard but Zoerner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Zoerner seems content to control.
Zoerner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Le Mans!
Zoerner content just to control the position here. #T1#
Le Mans squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zoerner controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoerner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Le Mans for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Le Mans has given up his back.
Zoerner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Mans is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zoerner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Le Mans doesn't escape.
Zoerner continues to stall.#T3#
Le Mans wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zoerner has good solid back control here.
We've been informed that Le Mans has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zoerner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Le Mans is trying to stand back up.
Zoerner biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hubert Zoerner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hubert Zoerner's cut.
That's time! Zoerner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Le Mans throws a hook to the side of Zoerner's head but Zoerner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Le Mans does no damage.
A left lands for Le Mans.
A combination from Le Mans does no damage.
Zoerner tries to counter with a takedown but Le Mans is quick to defend against it.
Le Mans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoerner. #TD#
Zoerner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zoerner lands in his opponent's guard.
Zoerner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zoerner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Mans wants to get back to his feet but Zoerner is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Zoerner stays in close to Le Mans's body and controls the position.
Zoerner prevents Le Mans from getting back to his feet.
Le Mans being controlled here, momentarily.
Le Mans wants to stand up but Zoerner is controlling him.
Zoerner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Le Mans throws a shot from downtown. Zoerner moves away and avoids it.
Zoerner get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Zoerner stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Le Mans runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfonzo Le Mans!
Alfonzo Le Mans got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

 
 
 
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