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Event:
Holmgang 18
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1# Susi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Susi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD# Susi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rold's half guard.#SUB# Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rold trying to control here.
#SUB2# Rold looking for submissions off his back. Rold manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Susi trying to control but Rold is working 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.#T1# Rold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Rold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Susi is aware though and is defending well. Susi preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Rold looking for a guillotine here but Susi defends easily.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rold keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Susi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rold 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. Susi trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Rold is trying to hold Susi in close to prevent damage but Susi has managed to pass into half guard.
Rold gets back to full guard.
Susi looking to sit in guard and control but Rold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3# Rold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Susi is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Susi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Susi can't keep his opponent in guard - Rold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Rold trying to control from Susi's half guard. Susi has other ideas though and has regained full 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.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Susi keeping full guard, as Rold tries to pass. #SUB# Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Rold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rold wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Susi keeping full guard, as Rold tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enrique Rold will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD# Susi drives through with a takedown into Rold's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2# Rold scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Susi showed some decent athleticism there. Susi stalling away here and it's allowed Rold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Keni Susi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Susi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Rold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Susi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1# Rold working a defensive guard but Susi manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB# Susi is trying to get an arm triangle but Rold is defending well. #SUB# Susi is trying to get an arm triangle but Rold is defending well. Rold regains half guard. Rold trying to control but Susi postures up.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Rold looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Susi moves nicely into side control. #SUB# Susi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Rold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Susi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Susi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Rold tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T3# Susi tries to move to full mount but Rold actually manages to regain half guard. Rold wants to improve his position but Susi is controlling well.
Rold gets back to full guard.
Susi throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Rold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Susi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rold looking to control but Susi passes into half guard.
#T4# Susi is looking to advance position but Rold won't allow it. Rold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Susi. Rold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rold. Rold keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keni Susi dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! 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##TD# Susi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The fighters are battling for position here. Rold manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Rold looking for a sweep. Not yet Rold, not yet. Rold keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully. Rold 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Susi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Susi trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom. Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rold is keeping the position for now. Susi won't allow Rold to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2# Rold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Rold is keeping the position. Rold striking off his back but it's not causing Susi any problems. #SUB2# Rold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Susi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rold 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.#SUB2# Rold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Rold trying to keep a closed guard but Susi is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Susi showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB# Susi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Susi. Susi prevents Rold from improving his position.#T3##SUB# Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Susi wants to take a breather but Rold is having none of it. #SUB2# Rold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Susi pulls his head out easily. Susi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Rold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Rold moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Rold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Susi defends it easily.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Rold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Rold works a leg free and moves into half guard. Rold is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rold wants to advance to full mount but Susi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB# Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Susi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Keni Susi showed his dominance in that final round. I think Susi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keni Susi! During a confident post fight interview, Keni Susi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Holmgang 12
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1# Vesala moves in looking to clinch but Rold pushes him off. Vesala just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRold.#TD2# Vesala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Rold is looking to regain half guard here but Vesala keeps moving and retains side control. 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. Rold trying his best to control but Vesala has mounted him.#SUB2# Vesala wants to finish this one by submission but Rold is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vesala. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Rold is trying to escape the mount.
Rold regains half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Vesala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Rold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vesala is in close to Rold's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Rold looking for a guillotine here but Vesala defends easily.
Vesala wants to control from the top but Rold keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rold is on top in guard.
#REVR# Rold postures up.
#T2# Rold pushing down on Vesala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Vesala is staying active underneath Rold, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Rold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rold trying to control from half guard but Vesala is working away. Vesala keeps control of the position for the meantime. The fighters are battling for position here. Vesala manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Rold pushes down on Vesala's leg and manages to get into half guard. Rold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Vesala tries to get to full guard but Rold has control of the leg. #T3# Vesala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Vesala trying to keep a closed guard but Rold is proving a slippery customer.
Rold looking to pass the guard. Vesala lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Vesala wants to control from the top but Rold keeps moving. Rold wants to sweep here but Vesala controlling him for the moment. Vesala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4# Vesala preventing the sweep. Vesala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rold works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Vesala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Rold 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.#SUB# Rold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but Rold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vesala throwing strikes from guard but Rold blocks nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Enrique Rold will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Rold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rold just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rold. Vesala doesn't manage to clinch there - Rold circles away.
Rold throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vesala avoids it. Rold misses with a hook. Vesala ducked under it nicely. Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rold swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vesala tries to clinch but Rold moves out of range. Rold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2# Rold tries to keep at a distance but Vesala has taken the fight into the clinch. Vesala lands a shoulder strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Rold controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land. Rold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vesala has him pressed against the ropes.#T1# Vesala scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rold holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vesala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Rold controls the action.
Vesala is working Rold over against the ropes. Vesala lands a shot to the body. A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land. Vesala lands a right hand. Rold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vesala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vesala cracks Rold with a nice body shot.#T2##TD# Rold has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vesala is trying to keep an underhook but Rold manages to get the takedown into half guard. Vesala is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rold's back! This has been an exciting period of action! Rold has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Vesala. Vesala throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2# Vesala has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Rold is defending well but eventually Vesala manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Rold has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Vesala! A victorious Timo Vesala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Holmgang 4
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Rold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horacio Vanderbeet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanderbeet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Rold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vanderbeet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Vanderbeet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rold checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Rold throws out a loose jab but Vanderbeet uses good head movement to avoid it. Rold throws a sloppy head kick and Vanderbeet moves out of range easily. Vanderbeet half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL# Vanderbeet rushes Rold and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Vanderbeet trying to land knees to the body.
Rold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Vanderbeet blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vanderbeet is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. A short right from Vanderbeet. Vanderbeet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Vanderbeet fails to land. Vanderbeet has a couple of punches blocked by Rold.
Rold misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rold. Vanderbeet can't find room to land a body shot as Rold controls the action.
Vanderbeet gets through Rold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Vanderbeet misses with a body punch.
Vanderbeet slowing the pace effectively. Vanderbeet connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rold. Vanderbeet lands with a light punch inside. Rold takes a shot to the head. Vanderbeet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Rold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanderbeet lands a nice knee to the body. Vanderbeet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rold backwards. 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! Rold can't find room to land a body shot as Vanderbeet controls the action.
Rold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanderbeet's elbow. Vanderbeet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rold blocks it with crossed arms. Vanderbeet prevents Rold from breaking the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Vanderbeet fails to land. Vanderbeet throws a head punch that misses. Vanderbeet misses with the head strike.
Rold blocks the elbow strike.
Vanderbeet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vanderbeet presses Rold against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3# Vanderbeet misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanderbeet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vanderbeet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vanderbeet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rold backwards. Rold will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vanderbeet up against the ropes. Rold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanderbeet. Vanderbeet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vanderbeet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Vanderbeet lands with a left to the head. #T4# The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Vanderbeet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Vanderbeet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Vanderbeet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanderbeet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rold is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Vanderbeet lands a body punch in the clinch. Vanderbeet looking to slow down the pace here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Vanderbeet dominated that round. That's time! Vanderbeet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Rold throws a body shot but no joy. Rold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rold fakes the leg kick and cracks Vanderbeet in the body. Vanderbeet throws a push kick but Rold slaps the foot to one side. Rold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanderbeet. #TD# Vanderbeet closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Vanderbeet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rold to see if he's OK. Rold is looking to regain half guard here but Vanderbeet keeps moving and retains side control. Vanderbeet moves into full mount! Rold tries to reverse the position but Vanderbeet maintains control. Rold slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Vanderbeet is looking for a kimura but Rold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vanderbeet to get the leverage. #T1# Rold is trying to get back to full guard. Rold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vanderbeet is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Rold looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vanderbeet lands a nice short elbow. Vanderbeet stalling away here and it's allowed Rold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Vanderbeet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Rold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vanderbeet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vanderbeet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Vanderbeet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Rold 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. Vanderbeet content to stall in guard here. Vanderbeet works over Rold with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2# Vanderbeet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vanderbeet trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom. Vanderbeet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rold works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Vanderbeet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vanderbeet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3# Rold throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rold keeping moving, preventing Vanderbeet from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Vanderbeet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rold. Rold obviously looking to wear him down.
Vanderbeet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rold can do to turn this around? Rold throws a front kick aimed at Vanderbeet's knee but Vanderbeet avoids it well. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vanderbeet here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch but Rold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Vanderbeet avoids a kick to the body.
Rold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD# Vanderbeet feints and as Rold raises his hands in defense, Vanderbeet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Vanderbeet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rold is keeping the position for now. #T4# Vanderbeet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Vanderbeet lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Rold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vanderbeet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# Rold has an active guard here but Vanderbeet has managed to pass into half guard.
Rold is looking to get back to full guard here but Vanderbeet has managed to pass to side control instead. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vanderbeet scoring with punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Vanderbeet dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round! #R3##CL# Vanderbeet clinches up against the ropes. Rold stalling in the clinch but Vanderbeet improves position. Vanderbeet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Vanderbeet digs a right hand underneath Rold's ribcage. Rold let out a lung full of air as it connected. Vanderbeet has a couple of punches blocked by Rold.
Horacio Vanderbeet has scored more points in the clinch so far. Vanderbeet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanderbeet. Vanderbeet stalling.
Vanderbeet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vanderbeet swings wildly with an uppercut but Rold uses good head movement to avoid it. Rold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanderbeet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1# Rold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Vanderbeet tries to land knees in the clinch but Rold avoids the damage to the body. Vanderbeet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vanderbeet lands with a short head shot on the inside. A body shot lands from Vanderbeet.
Rold blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanderbeet.
Rold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vanderbeet is defending well. Vanderbeet has Rold pushed against the ropes. Vanderbeet lands a nice elbow. Enrique Rold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Vanderbeet tries to throw a body punch but Rold avoids it by throwing Vanderbeet back against the ropes. Rold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Vanderbeet misses with some punches.
Vanderbeet misses with a hook from the clinch. Vanderbeet lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rold takes an elbow to the forehead. Vanderbeet lands an elbow that stopped Rold in his tracks for a moment. Vanderbeet lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rold blocking some punches.
Vanderbeet working some nice short punches in the clinch. Vanderbeet digs a right hand into Rold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rold's gas tank. Vanderbeet throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3# Rold blocks an uppercut.
Vanderbeet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rold wants to take the fight to the mat but Vanderbeet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Vanderbeet misses with an elbow over the top. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Vanderbeet presses Rold against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Vanderbeet lands a hook that snaps the head of Rold backwards. Rold dodges an elbow strike from Vanderbeet.
Rold is trying to drag Vanderbeet to the mat but Vanderbeet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Horacio Vanderbeet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Rold. Vanderbeet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Vanderbeet tries to throw a body punch but Rold avoids it by throwing Vanderbeet back against the ropes. Vanderbeet blocking some punches.
Horacio Vanderbeet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Vanderbeet lands a left hand.
Rold tries to break the clinch but Vanderbeet is controlling the position. Vanderbeet lands a right hand. Rold prevents a body shot from Vanderbeet. Vanderbeet misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Vanderbeet fails to land. Vanderbeet working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rold is trying to stall.
Vanderbeet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vanderbeet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanderbeet.
And that's the end of the fight! Horacio Vanderbeet showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vanderbeet, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Vanderbeet! Our winner, Horacio Vanderbeet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Holmgang 1
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Ramos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. We've been informed that Ramos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Rold throws a right and a left that Ramos avoids nicely. Rold looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away. Ramos misses with a head kick.
Ramos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rold has time to react. A shot to the body from Rold misses and Ramos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2# Ramos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Rold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ramos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Rold's coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Ramos lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2# Ramos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rold has managed to free his arm - good work. Ramos working over Rold with some ground and pound. Rold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Rold trying to control from the bottom.
Ramos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1# Ramos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rold with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ramos missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ramos drops an elbow to the side of Rold's head. Rold is looking to improve his position.
Rold gets back to full guard.
Rold trying to control the position.
Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Rold blocks nicely. Ramos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rold's head. Rold is trying to keep Ramos in close.
Ramos throws an elbow that misses. Rold uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramos's guard. Nice move by Rold!#REVR# Ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Ramos keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully. Rold tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramos is retaining full guard. Ramos keeping moving, preventing Rold from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Ramos has his foot on Rold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rold works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Ramos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramos is trying to control the position but Rold postures up. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Rold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Ramos tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rold easily slips into full mount! Rold tries to control but Ramos wriggling away. #T3# Ramos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Ramos is looking to improve his position.
Rold works his way into full mount! Rold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramos is looking to escape. #SUB# Rold working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Ramos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4# Rold lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. 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. Ramos working to try and regain half guard.
Ramos 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. Rold moves nicely into side control. #SUB# Rold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ramos is trying to improve his position. Ramos wants to control but Rold postures up. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Ramos is looking for a sweep. Ramos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rold's best efforts. Rold is nestled in close to Ramos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Ramos pushes Rold away with a front kick. Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Ramos takes the fight into the clinch. Ramos lands a damaging elbow. Rold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Ramos misses with some punches.
Ramos lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Ramos scores with a nice short uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramos misses with a short punch on the inside. Ramos throws a head punch that misses. Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramos misses with a body punch.
#T1# Ramos pushes Rold back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ramos lands a nice shot to the body. Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Ramos gets through Rold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The referee calls for Rold to work.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Rold. Rold tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2# Ramos is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Rold can't fight it off and eventually Ramos manages to take the fight to the floor. Rold looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Rold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henrique Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Ramos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ramos passes into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rold's head. Ramos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Rold is trying to control but can't.
Rold is looking to improve his position.
Rold taking some punishment here, with Ramos in his half guard. Ramos looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ramos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ramos slips a nice elbow through Rold's hands, connecting with Rold's forehead.#T3# Ramos looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Rold tries to roll over but Ramos keeps him under control. Ramos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Rold is controlling Ramos's position as best he can from this difficult position. Ramos scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ramos scoring with strikes to the body and head. Nice strikes from Ramos there. Ramos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Rold looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ramos is nestled in close to Rold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ground and pound from Ramos. Rold wants to improve his position but Ramos is controlling well.
#T4# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ramos connects with a nice short shot to Rold's temple. Ramos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ramos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2# Rold is rocked!#SUB2# Ramos is working for a kimura but Rold is defending it quite comfortably.
Oh Rold is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Rold trying to control here.
Rold seems to have got his legs back now. Ramos lands strikes from half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ramos working the head and body with strikes. Ramos working over Rold with some ground and pound. Rold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Rold is looking to improve his position.
Ramos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rold defending well though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Ramos tries to land a front kick but Rold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ramos looks to throw a body kick and Rold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rold does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ramos takes a swing at Rold's ribcage but misses. Ramos throws the left hand but Rold avoids the punch easily. A counter left hand to the body from Rold misses its target.#CL2# Ramos clinches with his opponent.
Henrique Ramos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rold is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2# Ramos has Rold pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ramos pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Rold tumbling to the mat - Ramos dives into Rold's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rold looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ramos landing with the ground and pound. Rold looking for a sweep. Not yet Rold, not yet. #T1# Ramos postures up in Rold's guard and throws a big left but Rold blocks it. #SUB# Rold has his foot on Ramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though. Ramos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rold is keeping the position for now. Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ramos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ramos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Rold has momentary wrist control but Ramos slips an elbow through the middle. Rold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ramos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Rold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramos lands a couple of decent looking shots. Enrique Rold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Henrique Ramos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB# Rold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramos defends well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rold looking for a sweep. Not yet Rold, not yet. Ramos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Ramos scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ramos passes easily into side control. Nice work. Rold takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ramos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Rold is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ramos connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2# Ramos tries for a kimura but Rold is defending well. Ramos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3# Ramos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Ramos lands a few punches from side control. Ramos lands some shots froms side control. Rold tries to bench press Ramos off him but Ramos keeps the position. Ramos is chipping away with strikes.
Ramos in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Rold looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ramos turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Ramos! Henrique Ramos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFL #31
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1# Rold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rold thinks about countering with a head kick. Bunga throws a leg kick but Rold sees it coming and moves out of range. Rold swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Rold just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunga misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2# Bunga takes the fight into the clinch. A short right from Bunga. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bunga has a couple of punches blocked by Rold.
Rold working hard to break the clinch.#T1# Rold misses with a body punch.
Bunga tries to work over Rold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Bunga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rold throws a shot from downtown. Bunga moves away and avoids it. Bunga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunga's sensitive parts. Bunga misses with a straight left. Rold feinted with a counter takedown. Rold connects with a leg kick. Bunga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Rold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bunga connects with the punch. Rold throws a big shot that misses. We've been hearing reports that Rold has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2# Bunga moves out of range as Rold throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bunga. Bunga slips a jab and a cross from Rold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bunga! But no joy. This has been an exciting period of action! Bunga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Rold scores with a jab. Bunga acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A jab lands there for Bunga. Rold scores with a head kick. Bunga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Rold just misses with a punch to the body.
Rold is looking to land body kicks. Bunga takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bunga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Bunga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Rold blocks a low kick nicely.#T3##CL2# Bunga moves into the clinch. Bunga misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Bunga.
Bunga lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bunga tries a body shot but Rold blocks it.
Bunga lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rold lands with a cross. Bunga blocks a head kick by Rold.
Bunga swings and misses with a shot to the body and Rold counters with a nice body shot. Rold is looking to land body kicks. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bunga! But no joy.#T4# Bunga swings widly with a right hand
and Rold counters with a straight right hand. Bunga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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! Bunga misses with an uppercut. Rold misses with a wild body shot. Bunga throws a right hand that Rold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rold also avoids with ease. Bunga is looking to score with low kicks. Rold throws a leg kick but Bunga sees it coming and moves out of range. Bunga throws out a counter right but Rold avoids it with no problem. Rold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunga was well out of range. Poor timing from Rold. Rold throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Rold stuns Bunga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bunga throws a body punch but Rold moves out of range. Rold is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rold ducks under a wild hook from Bunga. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bart Bunga will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A punch lands to the side of Rold 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bunga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rold. Rold throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bunga avoids it. Rold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunga. Rold throws a body shot but no joy. Bunga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bunga looks to throw the jab but Rold is out of range. Rold wants to land a leg kick but Bunga is out of range. Bunga misses with a looping right. Bunga throws a lazy uppercut
and Rold counters with a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rold misses with a straight left. Bunga throws a shot from downtown. Rold moves away and avoids it.#T1# Bunga looks to score with a jab to the body but Rold is just out of range. Bunga throws a poor cross that misses
and Rold counters with a good low kick that Bunga was not able to check. Rold is looking to wear down Bunga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Rold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Bunga instigates a clinch. Bunga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bunga working aggressively here.
Bunga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunga tries to circle away but Rold has him pinned against the cage. Bunga can't find room to land a body shot as Rold controls the action.
Rold lands an uppercut.#T2# Rold goes for a takedown attempt but Bunga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Rold blocks the low kick. Rold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bunga now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rold throws a head kick that misses. Rold moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunga. Rold thinks about countering with a body kick. Bunga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rold delivers a nice body kick. Bunga with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rold. Rold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3# Rold throws a head kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bunga! But no joy. Rold moves out of range of the strikes. Rold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A jab from Bunga does it's job there. Rold throws a jab when Bunga was well out of range. Bunga misses with a two punch combination.
Bunga looks to throw the jab but Rold is out of range. Bunga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bunga just manages to avoid it. Rold throws a leg kick and Bunga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rold throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Bunga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4# Rold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bunga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bunga moves away from the strike by Rold. Bunga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bart Bunga seems to be getting the better of the standup. A telegraphed right hand from Rold misses the target. Rold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunga tries a quick counter leg kick but Rold is wise to it. Bunga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2# Rold is rocked! Bunga misses with a looping left. Bart Bunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bunga missing with a left hand there. Rold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD# Rold shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rold showed some decent athleticism there. Rold trying to pass the guard but Bunga defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Bunga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Rold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Rold throws a half hearted mid kick. Rold lands the left hand. Nice cross by Bunga.#CL2# Bunga darts in and clinches Rold up against the cage. Bart Bunga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bunga tries a body shot but Rold blocks it.
Bunga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rold's efforts to push away. Bunga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunga struggles to land a body shot inside as Rold controls his hands.
Bunga misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Bunga.
#T1# Bunga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunga scores with a shot to the side of Rold's head. A nice right hand lands inside from Bunga. Bunga lands with a left to the head. Bunga misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunga working aggressively here.
#BC2# Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Rold. Rold fails to land the takedown. A slow jab from Bunga misses its intended target. Enrique Rold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Rold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bunga defends it nicely. Nice cross by Bunga. Bunga has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bunga pinned against the cage. Bunga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrique Rold. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bunga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3##KD2# Bunga lands a left and a right that send Rold crashing to the mat, dazed. Bunga thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Oh Rold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunga. Rold ducks under a wild hook from Bunga. Bunga misses the shot to the body. Bunga cracks Rold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Rold throws a right and a left that both miss. Bunga is looking for the big counter here. Rold misses with a wild body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bunga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rold backing away here, and Bunga unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Rold throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bunga scores with a counter punch that sends Rold to the canvas! Bunga smells blood - he's punishing Rold with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rold has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Bunga!
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