AFC - UPRISING! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Baijllknusar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hansa Rachstakk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Baijllknusar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Baijllknusar
vs
Rachstakk

225 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonas Baijllknusar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hansa Rachstakk!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baijllknusar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rachstakk as he jumps to the side.

Rachstakk takes the fight into the clinch.
Baijllknusar wants to break free but Rachstakk has control.
Baijllknusar fails to pull guard.
Rachstakk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Baijllknusar pulls guard successfully.
Baijllknusar wants to sweep but no luck.
Rachstakk controlling from the top position.

Baijllknusar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rachstakk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baijllknusar moves away from the strike by Rachstakk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baijllknusar cracks Rachstakk with a good jab.
Baijllknusar shoots for a takedown but Rachstakk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Baijllknusar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Baijllknusar drives through and clinches with Rachstakk against the ropes.
Rachstakk leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Rachstakk tries to score a body lock takedown but Baijllknusar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Baijllknusar pulls guard.

Rachstakk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Baijllknusar tries to close the distance and clinch but Rachstakk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baijllknusar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rachstakk.
Baijllknusar tries to clinch

and Rachstakk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baijllknusar's guard.
Rachstakk stopping the sweep attempt from Baijllknusar.

Baijllknusar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rachstakk wants to pass the guard but Baijllknusar is keeping the position.
Baijllknusar is trying to keep Rachstakk in close.
Baijllknusar keeping moving, preventing Rachstakk from controlling successfully.
Rachstakk preventing the sweep.
Rachstakk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baijllknusar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Baijllknusar tries for a takedown but Rachstakk circles away easily

so Rachstakk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baijllknusar working a defensive guard here.
Rachstakk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baijllknusar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baijllknusar 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.
Rachstakk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
I looks like Rachstakk might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rachstakk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baijllknusar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Baijllknusar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baijllknusar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rachstakk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baijllknusar's guard.
Rachstakk thows a huge punch but Baijllknusar dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rachstakk in particular looking to stall.
Baijllknusar tries to get to full guard but Rachstakk has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hansa Rachstakk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Baijllknusar looks to clinch

and Rachstakk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baijllknusar won't be happy with that.
Rachstakk throws an elbow but Baijllknusar slips to the side and avoids it well.

Rachstakk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baijllknusar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baijllknusar is looking to reverse the position.

Rachstakk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baijllknusar is looking for a sweep.
Rachstakk is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baijllknusar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Rachstakk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rachstakk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rachstakk wants to control but Baijllknusar is keeping him busy.
Baijllknusar tries to bench press Rachstakk off him but Rachstakk keeps the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baijllknusar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baijllknusar tries to clinch up.

Baijllknusar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Baijllknusar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rachstakk scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Baijllknusar manages to mount him!
Rachstakk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baijllknusar misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rachstakk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baijllknusar throws some wild stikes that Rachstakk manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Baijllknusar throws some wild stikes that Rachstakk manages to avoid easily.
Hansa Rachstakk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baijllknusar throws some wild stikes that Rachstakk manages to avoid easily.
Baijllknusar wants to control the pace but Rachstakk is squirming around nicely.
Rachstakk is looking to improve his position but Baijllknusar isn't that keen on the idea.
Rachstakk tries to lock up and control but Baijllknusar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rachstakk is squirming around, avoiding Baijllknusar's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rachstakk tries to hold on but Baijllknusar pushes him away.
Rachstakk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Baijllknusar.

Baijllknusar stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nice takedown defense from Baijllknusar. No joy for Rachstakk on that attempt.
Baijllknusar tries to clinch

and Rachstakk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rachstakk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Baijllknusar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rachstakk slips nicely into half guard.
Rachstakk stops Baijllknusar from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baijllknusar wants to sweep but Rachstakk has passed to side control!
Rachstakk gets to mount! Baijllknusar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Rachstakk looking to isolate an arm here. Baijllknusar doesn't see it coming and as Rachstakk extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Rachstakk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hansa Rachstakk!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claus Storfors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakan Fjellknaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Storfors
vs
Fjellknaus

170 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Claus Storfors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakan Fjellknaus!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storfors has a takedown stuffed.
Storfors fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Storfors fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claus Storfors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storfors fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Storfors shoots in but Fjellknaus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fjellknaus shoots in but Storfors avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fjellknaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjellknaus misses with a kick to the body.
Storfors doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fjellknaus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Storfors is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fjellknaus is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Storfors to the mat. Storfors regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Storfors is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fjellknaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storfors swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjellknaus content to stall in guard here.
Fjellknaus wants to pass the guard but Storfors is keeping the position.

Storfors has an active guard here but Fjellknaus has managed to pass into half guard.
Fjellknaus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storfors keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Storfors wants to get back to full guard but Fjellknaus has mounted him!
Fjellknaus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Fjellknaus working for a submission but Storfors is keeping him at bay.
Fjellknaus looking to control but Storfors is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Storfors tries to lock up and control but Fjellknaus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Storfors regains half guard.
Storfors is not content to let Fjellknaus control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storfors trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Storfors is looking to improve his position.

Storfors actively working from the bottom here.

Fjellknaus is trying to work for a kimura but Storfors is defending well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Storfors kicks Fjellknaus off and gets back to his feet.
Storfors closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Storfors misses with a head kick.

Fjellknaus feints and as Storfors raises his hands in defense, Fjellknaus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fjellknaus looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storfors is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fjellknaus is pressing down on Storfors's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Storfors wants to pass the guard but Fjellknaus is keeping the position.
Storfors wants to stand but Fjellknaus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fjellknaus trying to control the position.
Storfors trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Storfors looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakan Fjellknaus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Storfors clinches but Fjellknaus breaks the clinch

and Fjellknaus counters by clinching up.
Fjellknaus tries to score a body lock takedown but Storfors shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Storfors really is a fat lump.

Fjellknaus breaks from the clinch.
Storfors darts in trying to clinch

and Fjellknaus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Storfors!
Storfors wants to control but Fjellknaus is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fjellknaus raining down shots from the mount!
Storfors keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Storfors tries to lock up and control but Fjellknaus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storfors tries to reverse the position but Fjellknaus maintains control.
Fjellknaus wants to control the pace but Storfors is squirming around nicely.
Storfors wants to hold on but Fjellknaus pushes him away.
Fjellknaus controlling from the full mount.
Fjellknaus avoids the attempt from Storfors to control.
Fjellknaus wants to control the pace but Storfors is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Storfors tries to reverse the position but Fjellknaus maintains control.
Storfors is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Storfors is looking to get to half guard.
Fjellknaus controlling from mount.
Storfors tries to reverse the position but Fjellknaus maintains control.
Storfors avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fjellknaus.
Fjellknaus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Storfors is looking to escape.
Fjellknaus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Storfors looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjellknaus unloading with bombs!
Storfors is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Fjellknaus turns him over and now has his back.
Storfors trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Storfors is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fjellknaus controlling from the back.
Storfors turns into Fjellknaus and is now in his guard.
Fjellknaus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storfors's guard.
Fjellknaus is breathing heavily.
Storfors tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storfors trying to control the position.

Storfors looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Storfors tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storfors trying to control the position.
Fjellknaus throws a big right hand that misses.
Storfors trying to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Fjellknaus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Storfors is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakan Fjellknaus 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!

Storfors misses with a takedown

and Fjellknaus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Storfors is trying to break the clinch but Fjellknaus has him pressed against the ropes.
Storfors fails to pull guard.
Storfors tries to pull guard but Fjellknaus won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claus Storfors. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fjellknaus has picked Storfors up - he's going for a ride! Fjellknaus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fjellknaus blocks the strikes from Storfors.
Storfors is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjellknaus trying to control from half guard but Storfors is working away.
Fjellknaus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Storfors's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjellknaus with the ground and pound but Storfors uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fjellknaus won't allow Storfors to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Storfors tries for a takedown but Fjellknaus circles away easily

and Fjellknaus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storfors has had enough of the clinch but Fjellknaus keeps him there for the moment.
Fjellknaus pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Storfors is trying to stall.

Fjellknaus ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fjellknaus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Storfors in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Storfors wants to control from the top but Fjellknaus keeps moving.

Fjellknaus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fjellknaus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjellknaus keeping moving, preventing Storfors from controlling successfully.
Storfors trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Storfors wants to control from the top but Fjellknaus keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fjellknaus rushes Storfors and presses him up against the ropes.
Storfors can't break the clinch.
Storfors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Fjellknaus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Storfors gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjellknaus with a poor takedown
and Storfors counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fjellknaus is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fjellknaus.
Storfors is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Storfors strikes from the bottom but Fjellknaus takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Storfors is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Storfors is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fjellknaus controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakan Fjellknaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fjellknaus 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakan Fjellknaus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomba Woomla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hempii Sapponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Woomla
vs
Sapponen

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tomba Woomla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hempii Sapponen!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Woomla with that takedown attempt.
Woomla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Sapponen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sapponen lands in his opponent's guard.
Sapponen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sapponen works his way into full mount!
Sapponen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Woomla is trying to escape the mount but Sapponen keeps good control and instead manages to take Woomla's back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sapponen is not going to allow Woomla to sit and survive in this position.

Sapponen 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, Woomla has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sapponen keeps control of the position as Woomla tries to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapponen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Sapponen is looking for the choke from the back position but Woomla is controlling his hands well.
Woomla is really stuck here.
Sapponen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sapponen gets his hands free as Woomla looks to control.

Sapponen is persistently looking for the submission but Woomla is defending it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woomla wants to control his opponent's hands but Sapponen gets his hands free.

Woomla preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sapponen.
Sapponen looks gassed!

Sapponen 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, Woomla has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sapponen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
I really don't envy Woomla right now.
Sapponen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Woomla tries to escape but Sapponen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Woomla staying busy and making it hard for Sapponen to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sapponen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Woomla knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Woomla for a finish.
I really don't envy Woomla right now.
Sapponen doesn't have the hooks in and Woomla manages to turn into his guard.
Woomla would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Woomla content to stall in guard here.

Sapponen is looking for a triangle but Woomla pushes his legs off easily.

Sapponen is looking for a triangle but Woomla pushes his legs off easily.
Sapponen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Woomla's guard.
Sapponen slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapponen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Sapponen is looking for a kimura but Woomla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sapponen to get the leverage.

Sapponen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Sapponen drives through and clinches with Woomla against the ropes.
Sapponen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sapponen tries to score a body lock takedown but Woomla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Woomla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tomba Woomla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hempii Sapponen.

Woomla manages to break the clinch.

Sapponen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Woomla sprawls well initially but Sapponen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sapponen is taking a breather. Woomla 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sapponen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Woomla tries to roll over but Sapponen keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hempii Sapponen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sapponen scores with a takedown into Woomla's guard.
Sapponen passes into half guard.
Sapponen is looking to advance position but Woomla won't allow it.

Sapponen is working for a submission of some sort.

Sapponen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Woomla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Woomla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sapponen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woomla is not content to let Sapponen control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sapponen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Woomla defend it? Sapponen steps over the head and cranks it - Woomla is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sapponen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hempii Sapponen!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vegard Bjorneset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hammarbekk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Hammarbekk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bjorneset
vs
Hammarbekk

182 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vegard Bjorneset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Hammarbekk!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjorneset lands with a thumping leg kick.

Bjorneset has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bjorneset holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bjorneset tries for a takedown. No joy.

Bjorneset drags the fight down to the ground.
Hammarbekk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammarbekk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bjorneset preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjorneset looking to control.
Hammarbekk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjorneset is keeping the position for now.
Bjorneset is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammarbekk being controlled here momentarily.
Hammarbekk postures up in Bjorneset's guard and throws a big left but Bjorneset blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarbekk wants to get up but he can't break Bjorneset's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hammarbekk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjorneset swivels and escapes.
Hammarbekk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bjorneset stuffs the takedown.
Bjorneset just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjorneset throws a jab when Hammarbekk was well out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammarbekk has had enough of the clinch but Bjorneset keeps him there for the moment.

Bjorneset breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammarbekk tries for a takedown but Bjorneset sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vegard Bjorneset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hammarbekk.
Hammarbekk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hammarbekk closes the distance and clinches up with Bjorneset, looking for a takedown. Hammarbekk pushes Bjorneset against the ropes but Bjorneset circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammarbekk looks gassed!
Hammarbekk looks for a takedown but Bjorneset sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bjorneset closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bjorneset just leaning against Hammarbekk, taking a breather.

Bjorneset ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bjorneset no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Bjorneset working for a triangle but Hammarbekk defends it easily.
Hammarbekk is fighting to break Bjorneset's control of his arms but Bjorneset is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Bjorneset uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Bjorneset throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bjorneset takes the fight into the clinch.

Bjorneset breaks the clinch.
Hammarbekk misses with a body kick.

Bjorneset has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammarbekk wants to break free but Bjorneset has control.
Hammarbekk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bjorneset is keeping busy.
Bjorneset creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bjorneset stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Bjorneset pulls Hammarbekk into guard.
Hammarbekk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjorneset. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjorneset wants to stand but Hammarbekk is controlling the position.
Bjorneset trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorneset lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammarbekk!
Bjorneset sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Bjorneset looking for a guillotine from mount but Hammarbekk is having none of it.
Bjorneset tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vegard Bjorneset dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Hammarbekk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Bjorneset gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bjorneset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammarbekk moves away from the strike by Bjorneset.
Hammarbekk blocks a head kick by Bjorneset.
Bjorneset loads up on a big right hand but Hammarbekk slips the punch.
Bjorneset misses with a few strikes there.
Bjorneset thuds his shin into the meat of Hammarbekk's side.

Bjorneset has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bjorneset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bjorneset has managed to clinch.
Hammarbekk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bjorneset just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bjorneset crunches a lovely knee into Hammarbekk's ribcage.
Hammarbekk is breathing heavily.
Bjorneset taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bjorneset changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammarbekk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bjorneset tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bjorneset.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bjorneset looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjorneset pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammarbekk tries to close the distance and clinch but Bjorneset swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bjorneset fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammarbekk tries to clinch there but Bjorneset circles away.
A punch combination from Bjorneset misses.
Hammarbekk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammarbekk closes the distance but Bjorneset moves to the side

and Bjorneset counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjorneset.
Hammarbekk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammarbekk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bjorneset pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vegard Bjorneset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hammarbekk.
Hammarbekk blocks a head kick by Bjorneset.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bjorneset ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bjorneset no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bjorneset is on top in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bjorneset throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bjorneset is stalling in the full guard.
Bjorneset is standing up over Hammarbekk. Hammarbekk looks to escape but Bjorneset dives into side control.

Bjorneset has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bjorneset has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorneset pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bjorneset gets a clinch.
Bjorneset is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hammarbekk is keeping busy.

Bjorneset breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjorneset throws a head kick but Hammarbekk moves out of range.
Vegard Bjorneset is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bjorneset clinches up against the ropes.

Hammarbekk pulls Bjorneset into guard.
Bjorneset working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Bjorneset decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hammarbekk, up you get!
Bjorneset is looking to clinch but Hammarbekk is avoiding it.

Bjorneset gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bjorneset breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammarbekk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjorneset.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bjorneset, right into the meat.
Hammarbekk takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Frank Hammarbekk has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bjorneset clinches up with Hammarbekk and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hammarbekk is looking to break free of the clinch but Bjorneset has double underhooks.
Bjorneset leaning against his opponent.
Bjorneset lands an elbow inside that Hammarbekk shrugs off.
Bjorneset scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bjorneset just leaning against Hammarbekk, taking a breather.
Bjorneset tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammarbekk just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hammarbekk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Bjorneset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bjorneset lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bjorneset clinches up against the ropes.
Hammarbekk fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hammarbekk manages to break the clinch.

Bjorneset clinches.
Hammarbekk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bjorneset prevents it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bjorneset throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammarbekk is pressed up against the ropes. Bjorneset has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammarbekk down to the mat. Hammarbekk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hammarbekk with a poor takedown

and Bjorneset counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hammarbekk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bjorneset smiles and moves away.
Hammarbekk shoots in looking for a takedown. Bjorneset tries to sprawl out of it but Hammarbekk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bjorneset manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vegard Bjorneset dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Hammarbekk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hammarbekk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammarbekk.

It looks like Vegard Bjorneset has been cut.
Hammarbekk fails to land the takedown.
Bjorneset falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammarbekk counters with a body kick.

Bjorneset gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammarbekk tries for a takedown but Bjorneset manages to get underhooks.

Hammarbekk breaks the clinch.
Hammarbekk shoots and misses
and Bjorneset counters with a good low kick that Hammarbekk was not able to check.
Vegard Bjorneset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hammarbekk.
Nice body kick there by Bjorneset.
Vegard Bjorneset is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjorneset darts in trying to clinch
and Hammarbekk counters with a left and a right that stings Bjorneset.
Bjorneset tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bjorneset - that will leave a mark!
Hammarbekk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bjorneset throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorneset swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hammarbekk counters by clinching up.
Hammarbekk jumps guard but Bjorneset stands there with Hammarbekk around his waist. Hammarbekk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bjorneset fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bjorneset prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammarbekk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bjorneset is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Bjorneset has hold of one of Hammarbekk's legs. Hammarbekk is fighting the takedown attempt but Bjorneset gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bjorneset postures up.
Bjorneset wants to control from the top but Hammarbekk keeps moving.
Hammarbekk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjorneset is controlling him.
Bjorneset is looking to stand up but Hammarbekk won't let him.
Bjorneset wants to control from the top but Hammarbekk keeps moving.
Bjorneset wanted to stand there but Hammarbekk had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarbekk trying to keep a closed guard but Bjorneset is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bjorneset takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vegard Bjorneset is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hammarbekk takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammarbekk lands an uppercut.
Hammarbekk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammarbekk is trying to stall.
Hammarbekk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bjorneset misses with a knee strike.
Bjorneset gets underhooks to prevent Hammarbekk's takedown attempt.
Bjorneset taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hammarbekk is trying to break the clinch but Bjorneset has him pressed against the ropes.

Bjorneset manages to break the clinch.
Hammarbekk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bjorneset counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorneset with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Bjorneset breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammarbekk blocks a head kick by Bjorneset.
Hammarbekk wants to clinch
and Bjorneset counters with a good low kick that Hammarbekk was not able to check.
Hammarbekk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammarbekk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjorneset.
Hammarbekk fails with the takedown

and Bjorneset counters by moving into the clinch.
Vegard Bjorneset has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bjorneset goes for a takedown attempt but Hammarbekk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hammarbekk slips a jab and a cross from Bjorneset.
Hammarbekk fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammarbekk throws a sloppy head kick and Bjorneset moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Bjorneset.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hammarbekk misses with a takedown

and Bjorneset counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjorneset.
Hammarbekk digs a right hand into Bjorneset's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjorneset's gas tank.
Bjorneset prevents Hammarbekk from breaking the clinch.

Bjorneset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bjorneset tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hammarbekk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammarbekk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bjorneset is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammarbekk shoots in for a double leg but Bjorneset sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bjorneset misses with a combination
and Hammarbekk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammarbekk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bjorneset throws a combination that misses
and Hammarbekk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjorneset thinking.

Bjorneset moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammarbekk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frank Hammarbekk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjorneset is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hammarbekk is trying to break the clinch but Bjorneset has him pressed against the ropes.

Bjorneset breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vegard Bjorneset showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bjorneset has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vegard Bjorneset!

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