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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 4
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Don Johns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches.
Nielsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Johns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nielsen uses from the top position.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Johns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nielsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (0) vs (3) Nielsen
Johns is being controlled here.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Johns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johns gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johns (0) vs (5) Nielsen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action. #T1#
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.
Nielsen controlling the position easily from mount.
Nielsen wants to take his opponent's back but Johns doesn't allow it.
Nielsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Johns is squirming around nicely.
Johns regains half guard.#T2#
Johns wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Nielsen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Johns tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nielsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
A relieved looking Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 3
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Menday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nielsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Menday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Nielsen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Menday! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nielsen (4) vs (0) Menday
Nielsen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Menday! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (6) vs (0) Menday
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen trying to control but Menday is having none of it.
Menday wants to control but Nielsen is having none of it.#SUB#
Nielsen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Menday has worked his arm free - good work by Menday!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Nielsen trying to control the position but Menday is working away.
Menday prevents Nielsen from improving position. #SUB#
Nielsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Menday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Menday is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menday keeps working.
Menday manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nielsen's best efforts.
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.#T2#
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (9) vs (0) Menday
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Menday to control.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menday is looking to escape. #T3#
Nielsen is looking to take Menday's back but instead Menday gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nielsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menday trying to control here.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menday keeps working.
Menday gets full guard.#T4#
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.
Nielsen trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass.
Nielsen is stalling in the full guard.
Nielsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (12) vs (0) Menday#SUB#
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nielsen wants to control but Menday is keeping him busy. #T6#
Menday is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Menday, who protects the arm well.
Menday tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menday manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Menday is defending the position.
Nielsen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (15) vs (0) Menday
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menday is looking to escape.
Menday is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Nielsen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Menday has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Menday! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (15) vs (2) Menday#T8#
Menday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (15) vs (5) Menday
Menday working away.
Nielsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Menday off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (19) vs (5) Menday
Nielsen is hanging on to Menday's back as he tries to escape.
Menday breaks Nielsen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (19) vs (7) Menday
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menday is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Menday drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Menday jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
Nielsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Menday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (19) vs (10) Menday
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Menday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nielsen struggling a bit here.#T10#
Menday trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away. #SUB2#
Menday wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nielsen, who protects the arm well.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.
Nielsen is holding Menday down, trying to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nielsen sneaks back into half guard.#T11#
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Menday has control of the leg.
Nielsen is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Nielsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Menday puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Menday is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Menday trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen controls Menday momentarily but Menday frees himself. #T13#
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Menday preventing the sweep.
Nielsen looking to control.
Nielsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Menday advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Menday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Menday's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (23) vs (10) Menday#T14#
Menday is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nielsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Nielsen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Menday is trying to break free.
Menday rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menday moves into full guard.
Nielsen passes Menday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 23 to 10.
Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 2
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hamish McTavish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 25 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McTavish has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
McTavish has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nielsen uses from the top position.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McTavish trying to control the position.
McTavish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen forces his way into half guard.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but McTavish is having none of it.
Nielsen prevents McTavish from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish is working hard here to advance position.
McTavish won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
McTavish is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but McTavish won't allow it.
Nielsen prevents McTavish from improving his position.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McTavish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McTavish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielsen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (0) vs (3) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but McTavish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McTavish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McTavish trying to control but Nielsen postures up.
McTavish is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
McTavish looking for submissions off his back.
McTavish is trying to get back to full guard.
McTavish is trying to control but can't.
McTavish is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McTavish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
McTavish manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
McTavish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nielsen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (0) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McTavish (0) vs (8) Nielsen
McTavish manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nielsen wants to free his trapped foot but McTavish is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
McTavish is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McTavish is pressing down on Nielsen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but McTavish is keeping the position.
McTavish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McTavish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McTavish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from McTavish.#T5##SUB#
McTavish has his foot on Nielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but McTavish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTavish looking to control.
McTavish wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
McTavish has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nielsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McTavish. Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (0) vs (11) Nielsen
You can see the frustration on McTavish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McTavish tries to improve position but can't.
McTavish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nielsen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McTavish defends it well. #T6#
McTavish wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nielsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McTavish is just riding it out for now. Nielsen eventually gives up the hold.
McTavish is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McTavish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nielsen is keen to just control but McTavish is a slippery customer.#T7##SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McTavish defends it well.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but McTavish is having none of it. #SUB#
McTavish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Nielsen tries to pass to full mount but McTavish defends it.
McTavish tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.#T8#
McTavish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McTavish.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but McTavish keeps moving.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
McTavish is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nielsen frees his head nicely. Oh but McTavish has switched to an armbar! Nielsen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hamish McTavish!
Our winner, Hamish McTavish, 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:
CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 24 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nielsen enables Gelfen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nielsen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Nielsen
Gelfen stays in close to Nielsen's body and controls the position.
Gelfen preventing the sweep.
Gelfen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen pulls Gelfen in close to his closed guard and prevents Gelfen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Nielsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gelfen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (2) Nielsen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nielsen drops back looking for a leg! Gelfen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gelfen manages to kick Nielsen off! Nielsen jumps back into Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gelfen has control of Nielsen's left arm, preventing Nielsen from doing any damage.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Gelfen is keeping the position.
Gelfen pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nielsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gelfen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gelfen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gelfen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gelfen (6) vs (2) Nielsen#T3#
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
Gelfen working away.#SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nielsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gelfen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB#
Gelfen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nielsen is trying to get back to half guard.
Nielsen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gelfen is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gelfen (8) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Gelfen isn't that keen on the idea.
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Gelfen wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely.
Gelfen controlling from the full mount.
Nielsen 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.
Gelfen controlling the pace.
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gelfen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gelfen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gelfen (8) vs (6) Nielsen#T6#
Gelfen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (8) vs (9) Nielsen
Gelfen 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.#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gelfen trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Gelfen is looking to improve his position.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gelfen defends it well. #T7#
Gelfen is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Gelfen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gelfen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gelfen.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Gelfen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (10) vs (9) Nielsen#SUB#
Nielsen wants to reverse the position here. Gelfen has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Nielsen is forced to tap! Nielsen looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eddie Gelfen!
Post fight, Eddie Gelfen took to the microphone: 'Cheers to CWC and all my opponents over the years. It's been a great career! '. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - London
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Toro is defended easily by Nielsen.#TD#
El Toro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nielsen! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: El Toro (4) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nielsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro taking a breather here.
El Toro working away.
Nielsen sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
El Toro wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard but El Toro has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (7) vs (0) Nielsen
El Toro trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen wants to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
Nielsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Nielsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen is trying to keep El Toro in close.
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nielsen controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.#T3#
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Toro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (7) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard. #SUB#
El Toro has his foot on Nielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielsen works his way back into a safe position though.
El Toro is pulling down on Nielsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nielsen, at least for the moment.#T4#
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (9) vs (2) Nielsen#T5#
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Toro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
El Toro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nielsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nielsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nielsen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (9) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen trying to control the position but El Toro is working away.
Nielsen working away.
Nielsen trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7##SUB2#
Nielsen tries for a kimura but El Toro is defending well.
El Toro tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
Nielsen wants to control for a moment but El Toro uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position. #SUB2#
Nielsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
El Toro is not content to let Nielsen control the position.#T8#
El Toro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro is keeping the position for now.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB#
El Toro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
Nielsen trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nielsen sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. El Toro doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nielsen paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from El Toro - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 33 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown but Nielsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nielsen feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Nielsen has managed to clinch.
Sparxx tries for a takedown but Nielsen manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Sparxx has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nielsen regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Nielsen
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Nielsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nielsen is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Nielsen#SUB#
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass. #SUB#
Sparxx is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparxx haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T4#
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sparxx drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sparxx jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nielsen has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Nielsen looking for subs off his back but Sparxx has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T5#
Nielsen tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Sparxx stays in close to Nielsen's body and controls the position.
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6##SUB#
Sparxx is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nielsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparxx.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
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.
Nielsen wants to sweep but Sparxx has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (7) vs (2) Nielsen
Sparxx wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Sparxx wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sparxx tries for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Nielsen is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sparxx looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Sparxx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nielsen struggling a bit here.#T9#
Sparxx trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
A lull in the action here as Sparxx stalls from top position.
Nielsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nielsen trying to hold on to Sparxx's head to control him but Sparxx postures up.
#T10##SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.#T11#
Nielsen trying to hold on to Sparxx's head to control him but Sparxx postures up.
#SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but Nielsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparxx to get the leverage.
Sparxx wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it. #SUB#
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
#T12#
Sparxx is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sparxx drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nielsen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sparxx has Nielsen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (7) vs (4) Nielsen
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T13#
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nielsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sparxx regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx looking to control.
Nielsen trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Tyrone Sparxx 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:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nielsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lavicci to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Nielsen
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Nielsen
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Nielsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T1#
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (2) Nielsen
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Nielsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (2) Nielsen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
Nielsen looks to move to half guard but instead Lavicci has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (9) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to control the position but Lavicci now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (12) vs (2) Nielsen
Lavicci wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
Lavicci is not going to allow Nielsen to sit and survive in this position.
Nielsen is keeping busy.
Nielsen tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Nielsen tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nielsen just trying to survive but Lavicci is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavicci controlling the position well here. Nielsen rolled but Lavicci kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lavicci has the hooks in. Nielsen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Nielsen turns into Lavicci and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (12) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (14) vs (4) Nielsen#SUB2#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lavicci defends it easily.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (14) vs (6) Nielsen#T6##SUB2#
Nielsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nielsen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lavicci's thigh. Lavicci counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lavicci is controlling Nielsen's posture.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T7#
Nielsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (16) vs (6) Nielsen
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (19) vs (6) Nielsen#T8#
Nielsen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lavicci is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (21) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Nielsen tries to reverse the position but Lavicci maintains control.
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Nielsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (24) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nielsen prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.
Nielsen tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
#T11#
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Lavicci.
Nielsen tries to break free.
Nielsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci controlling the action here.
Lavicci prevents Nielsen from improving his position.#T12#
Lavicci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Nielsen is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
Lavicci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.#T14#
Lavicci is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Nielsen trying to get back to full guard but Lavicci takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (27) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lavicci not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Anthony Lavicci took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Helsinki
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nielsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Fortier has picked Nielsen up - he's going for a ride! Fortier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Fortier
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.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Fortier keeps him under control.
Fortier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nielsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Fortier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.#T1##SUB2#
Fortier drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick Fortier off! Fortier jumps back into Nielsen's guard. #SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Fortier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fortier stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen has his hands on Fortier's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Fortier drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick Fortier off! Fortier jumps back into Nielsen's guard. #T2#
Fortier wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Fortier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Fortier postures up. #SUB2#
Fortier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Fortier postures up.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortier is one step ahead there.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Fortier controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fortier stands and throws Nielsen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Fortier#SUB2#
Fortier is trying to get an arm triangle but Nielsen is defending well. #SUB2#
Fortier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Fortier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nielsen, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Fortier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB2#
Fortier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nielsen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Fortier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nielsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Fortier tries for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Fortier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Fortier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fortier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nielsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Fortier#SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Fortier is not content to let Nielsen control the position.#T6#
Fortier is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fortier avoid being mounted?
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Fortier is defending against the submission attempts here by Nielsen.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fortier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Nielsen is thwarting Fortier's attempts to control the position.
Nielsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (5) Fortier
Fortier has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Nielsen's lack of action.
Nielsen trying to control from half guard but Fortier is working away. #T8#
Nielsen wants to free his trapped foot but Fortier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fortier is not content to let Nielsen control the position.#SUB#
Nielsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fortier is just riding it out for now. Nielsen eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortier keeps working.
Fortier trying to control but Nielsen postures up.
#T9#
Fortier won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
Fortier is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fortier gets full guard.#SUB2#
Fortier working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fortier is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nielsen has his hands clasped together but Fortier extends and breaks Nielsen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fortier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Fortier!
After winning the bout, Hercules Fortier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 285 MTL
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nielsen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Nielsen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lima uses from the top position.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima postures up.
Lima preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lima is thwarting Nielsen's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Nielsen is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima postures up.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Lima trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen seems keen to control Lima's posture.#T2#
Nielsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lima passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nielsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
#T3#
Lima slips nicely into half guard.
Lima passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (3) Lima#SUB2#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lima has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Lima#T4#
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Lima wants to take Nielsen's back but he can't do it this time.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen is pulling down on Lima's head. It's preventing any offense from Lima, at least for the moment.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lima trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Nielsen's guard.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.
Nielsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lima controlling from the top position.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Lima passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but Nielsen defending well.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Nielsen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Lima#SUB2#
Nielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T7#
Nielsen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (5) Lima
Lima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nielsen prevents Lima from improving his position.#SUB#
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Nielsen.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Nielsen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (8) vs (5) Lima#T8#
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Nielsen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nielsen wants to control the action but instead Lima gets a body lock and reverses into Nielsen's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (8) vs (7) Lima
Lima is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lima wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it. #T9#
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nielsen is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Nielsen looking to control.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima pushes down on Nielsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Lima prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Nielsen is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lima is working for a kimura but Nielsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well,Nielsen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Nielsen defends the submission attempt.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nielsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lima is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
Lima content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14##SUB2#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nielsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nielsen has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Nielsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torres pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Torres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Nielsen has picked Torres up - he's going for a ride! Nielsen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Torres
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Torres trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is looking to stall here but Torres recovers full guard. #T1#
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is adopting a defensive guard.
Nielsen controlling from the top position.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Torres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nielsen trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Torres trying to control the position here. #T3#
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Nielsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torres is doing well to control the position and prevent Nielsen from advancing to side control.
Nielsen is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Nielsen wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torres tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Torres is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen is looking to stall here but Torres recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6#
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Torres pulls Nielsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nielsen from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a triangle but Nielsen pushes his legs off easily.
Nielsen trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7##SUB2#
Torres working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Torres looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
#T8#
Nielsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nielsen trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Torres
Nielsen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Torres has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Torres
Nielsen regains half guard.
Torres prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Torres trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen trying to control but Torres postures up.
Nielsen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Torres has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (8) Torres
Torres tries to control but Nielsen wriggling away. #SUB2#
Torres looking to secure an arm triangle but Nielsen defends it well.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Torres seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nielsen is holding on tight.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
Nielsen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (2) vs (11) Torres#SUB2#
Torres looking for the RNC. #T11#
Nielsen tries to roll but Torres sticks to his back.
Nielsen just trying to survive but Torres is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Torres is persistently looking for the submission but Nielsen is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Nielsen is having to fend off submission attempts from Torres, who is looking to sink in the choke. Torres doesn't have the hooks in though and Nielsen manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (11) Torres
Torres pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. #T12#
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Torres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (13) Torres
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
#T13##SUB2#
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres forces his way into half guard.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is not content to let Torres control the position.#T14#
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 13 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Ricco Torres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 273
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches.
Nielsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dominguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Nielsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dominguez can't fight it off and eventually Nielsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Dominguez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Dominguez pulls Nielsen in to control the position.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez seems keen to control Nielsen's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dominguez has control of Nielsen's left arm, preventing Nielsen from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dominguez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Nielsen
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Nielsen is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dominguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Nielsen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dominguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nielsen gets full guard.#T3#
Dominguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard.
Dominguez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez wants to take Nielsen's back but he can't do it this time.
Dominguez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nielsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez fails to move to back control.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Dominguez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nielsen is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Nielsen
Good control from Dominguez.
Nielsen prevents Dominguez from getting a body triangle.
Dominguez is hanging on to Nielsen's back as he tries to escape.
Dominguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Dominguez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nielsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nielsen for a finish.
Nielsen turns into Dominguez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (8) vs (4) Nielsen#T5#
Nielsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Dominguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nielsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nielsen pushes down on Dominguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dominguez manages to get to full guard.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass. #T6#
Nielsen pushes down on Dominguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nielsen prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Dominguez is a slippery customer.
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nielsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dominguez trying to get back to full guard but Nielsen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (7) Nielsen#T7#
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Nielsen maintains control.
Nielsen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dominguez is holding on tight.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Nielsen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Nielsen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dominguez turns into him and now he's in Nielsen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (10) vs (7) Nielsen
Dominguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard. #T9#
Nielsen trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Dominguez stalling.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Nielsen trying to control here.
#T10#
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Nielsen is doing well to control the position and prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Dominguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dominguez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nielsen. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (13) vs (7) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.#T11#
A lull in the action here as Dominguez stalls from top position.
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Dominguez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (16) vs (7) Nielsen#T12#
Dominguez trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen tries to bench press Dominguez off him but Dominguez keeps the position.
Nielsen manages to get back to half guard.
Nielsen is not content to let Dominguez control the position.#T13#
Nielsen tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nielsen trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nielsen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (19) vs (7) Nielsen
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
Pablo Dominguez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 268
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nielsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Lima clinches up with Nielsen and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nielsen manages to pull guard.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Nielsen forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lima looking for subs off his back but Nielsen has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Nielsen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lima has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
#T2#
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Lima trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nielsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.#T3#
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Lima wants to sweep but Nielsen has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Nielsen
Lima struggling a bit here.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Nielsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lima haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nielsen working away.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Lima wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Lima stops Nielsen from passing to mount.
Nielsen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (7) Nielsen#SUB2#
Nielsen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lima turns into him and now he's in Nielsen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (7) Nielsen
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nielsen has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position. #T5##SUB#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen controlling the position.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Lima stands and throws Nielsen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (7) Nielsen
Lima advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (7) vs (7) Nielsen#T6##SUB#
Lima looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nielsen is working to get back to half guard.
Nielsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Lima working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nielsen is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine from mount but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nielsen stops Lima from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T7#
Nielsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (9) Nielsen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Lima is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
Nielsen trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T8#
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
Nielsen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (12) Nielsen
Nielsen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lima! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (7) vs (14) Nielsen#SUB2#
Nielsen looking to secure an arm triangle but Lima defends it well.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Nielsen isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Lima is trying to reverse the position but instead Nielsen has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lima (7) vs (17) Nielsen#SUB2#
Lima is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nielsen gets his way!
Lima prevents Nielsen from getting a body triangle.
Nielsen not allowing Lima to control his hands.
Lima tries to roll but Nielsen sticks to his back.
Lima breaks Nielsen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (9) vs (17) Nielsen
Nielsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Lima trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to control the position here.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
Lima trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Nielsen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (9) vs (19) Nielsen#T11##SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nielsen pushing down on Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Nielsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lima is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nielsen jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (9) vs (22) Nielsen#T12#
Nielsen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lima tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nielsen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (9) vs (24) Nielsen
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Nielsen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Lima to control.#T13#
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nielsen tries to control but Lima wriggling away. #SUB2#
Nielsen looking to isolate an arm here. Lima doesn't see it coming and as Nielsen extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nielsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 247
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bolivar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen looking to control.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Bolivar controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Bolivar is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Bolivar postures up. #T1#
Bolivar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nielsen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolivar content just to control the position here.
Nielsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolivar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Bolivar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Bolivar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nielsen is holding on tight.
Bolivar mounts Nielsen! Really nice guard pass there!
Bolivar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Nielsen is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Bolivar pushes him away.
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolivar content just to control the position here.
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolivar wants to take Nielsen's back here but Nielsen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bolivar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Bolivar working for a submission but Nielsen is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Bolivar controlling the pace for now.
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Bolivar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen wants to hold on but Bolivar pushes him away.
Bolivar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolivar controlling his opponent. #T5#
Bolivar looking to control but Nielsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolivar prevents Nielsen from getting the reversal.
Nielsen stops Bolivar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bolivar prevents Nielsen from getting the reversal.
Bolivar controlling his opponent.
Bolivar looking to control but Nielsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Nielsen has given up his back here. Will Bolivar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (8) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen is in bad spot here.
Bolivar tries to get the hooks in deep but Nielsen pushed the leg off.
Nielsen trying to control but not successfully.
Nielsen rolls, trying to escape but Bolivar keeps control of the position.
Nielsen breaks Bolivar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (8) vs (2) Nielsen
Bolivar is adopting a defensive guard.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bolivar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Bolivar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Bolivar preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (4) Nielsen
Bolivar working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Bolivar trying to control the position.
Nielsen won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Nielsen postures up.
Bolivar pulls Nielsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nielsen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen trying to move into half guard but instead Bolivar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (12) vs (4) Nielsen
Bolivar trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Bolivar passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolivar in particular looking to stall.
Bolivar wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it.
Bolivar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nielsen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (15) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to control but Bolivar is having none of it.
Bolivar controlling his opponent.
Bolivar wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Bolivar looking for a guillotine from mount but Nielsen is having none of it. #T10#
Bolivar takes Nielsen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nielsen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (18) vs (4) Nielsen#SUB#
Bolivar looking to break Nielsen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nielsen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bolivar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bolivar avoiding Nielsen 's attempts to control his hands.
Nielsen wants to escape the position.
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bolivar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nielsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nielsen for a finish.
Nielsen turns into Bolivar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (18) vs (6) Nielsen#T11#
Bolivar looking to control.
Nielsen stands and throws Bolivar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (18) vs (9) Nielsen
Bolivar prevents Nielsen from improving position.
Bolivar struggling a bit here.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Bolivar is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Bolivar is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Nielsen tries for a kimura but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Nielsen trying to control the position but Bolivar is working away.
Bolivar is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Bolivar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bolivar wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolivar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nielsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nielsen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (22) vs (9) Nielsen#T14##SUB#
Nielsen is trying to defend against the choke here but Bolivar has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bolivar Tightens the hold and Nielsen taps out furiously! Bolivar displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bolivar!
An out of breath and clearly excited Johnny Bolivar thanked Iraqi Steroids, Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 239
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Devlin Draco!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nielsen clinches. #TD2#
Draco tightens his grip and picks Nielsen up, before dumping him to the ground. Nielsen manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Draco
Draco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Draco passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Draco
Nielsen manages to get back to half guard.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen is holding on to half guard well.
Draco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Draco keeps him under control.
Draco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
It looks like Draco 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.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Draco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen wants to control but Draco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Draco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Draco keeps him under control.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Draco controlling the action here.
Draco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Nielsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nielsen is looking to sweep but instead, Draco has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Draco slows the pace down in half guard.
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
Draco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draco stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.#T4#
Draco forces his way into half guard.
Draco controlling the pace.
Draco is looking to stall here but Nielsen recovers full guard.
Draco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nielsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Draco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5#
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Draco
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Draco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nielsen trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Nielsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but Draco defending well. #SUB#
Nielsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Draco tries to get to full guard but Nielsen has control of the leg. #T6#
Draco is doing well to control the position and prevent Nielsen from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but Draco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nielsen to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but Draco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nielsen to get the leverage.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Draco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Draco is looking to improve his position.
Draco works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Draco keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass.
Draco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nielsen trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Draco is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (7) Draco
Draco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (10) Draco
Nielsen wants to control but Draco postures up.#T8#
Draco tries to move to mount but Nielsen blocks the move with his legs.
Nielsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Draco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
More stalling from Draco.
Draco prevents Nielsen from improving his position.#T9#
Draco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Draco is very close to passing his half guard.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Draco slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Draco has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Still in half guard, Draco seems content to control.
Nielsen trying to control but Draco postures up.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.#T11#
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draco is one step ahead there.
Draco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Nielsen being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Draco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well,Nielsen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Draco trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
Draco prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Draco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Draco is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Nielsen trying to control here.
Draco is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Draco is controlling well.
Draco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nielsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Draco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14#
Nielsen trying to control here.
Draco stalling. #SUB2#
Draco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nielsen is just riding it out for now. Draco eventually gives up the hold.
Draco trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draco wins on points by 10 to 2.
After the big win, Devlin Draco made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 224
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nielsen gets caught napping as Bok dives in and scores a takedown. Nielsen manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Bok#SUB#
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Nielsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nielsen looking to control.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Bok content to stall in guard here.
Bok trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Bok#SUB2#
Bok looking for subs off his back but Nielsen has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
Bok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bok.
Nielsen trying to move into half guard but instead Bok has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (4) Bok#T2#
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Bok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Bok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bok passes into half guard.
Nielsen is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?
Nielsen won't allow Bok to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nielsen is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Bok trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T5#
Bok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (4) Bok
Nielsen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bok! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (7) vs (4) Bok
Bok tries to reverse the position but Nielsen maintains control.
Bok tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Nielsen controlling from mount.
Bok working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Bok regains half guard.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nielsen won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up. #T7#
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielsen is one step ahead there.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T8#
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nielsen trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Nielsen won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nielsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (7) vs (6) Bok
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bok manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (9) vs (6) Bok#SUB2#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nielsen defends it easily.
Nielsen trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom. #T10#
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (9) vs (8) Bok
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nielsen has a hand on Bok's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bok takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (9) vs (11) Bok
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Nielsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bok wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely.
Bok content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount but Bok keeps good control and instead manages to take Nielsen's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (9) vs (14) Bok
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Bok just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Bok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nielsen is defending well though. Bok let's go of the attempt for now.#T12#
Bok avoiding Nielsen 's attempts to control his hands.
Well,Nielsen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Bok is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nielsen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bok trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nielsen doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Bok looking for the choke but no joy. #T13#
Nielsen tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Bok working for the choke.
Nielsen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bok's guard. Nice work there by Nielsen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (11) vs (14) Bok
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nielsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nielsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 14 to 11.
Maxim Bok 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:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grappler shoots for a takedown but Nielsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Nielsen has closed the distance and engaged Grappler in a clinch.
#TD2#
Nielsen manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nielsen holds on and takes a little breather.
Grappler won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Nielsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grappler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grappler prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is still trying to improve position.
Nielsen wants to control but Grappler is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Grappler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nielsen wants to control but Grappler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Grappler keeps him under control.
Grappler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nielsen reverses the position - he's now on top in Grappler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Grappler has Nielsen pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Grappler continues to stall.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen pushes down on Grappler's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Nielsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler tries to get to full guard but Nielsen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nielsen is working for a kimura but Grappler is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Nielsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to pass Grappler's guard but actually Grappler recovers to full guard.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nielsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grappler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nielsen has Grappler in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (2) Nielsen#T5#
Grappler stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.#SUB2#
Nielsen has his foot on Grappler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grappler works his way back into a safe position though.
Grappler pushing down on Nielsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Grappler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grappler pulls his head out easily.
Grappler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Nielsen wants to sweep but Grappler has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Grappler controlling the position.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Grappler wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grappler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Nielsen is trying to improve his position.
Grappler taking a breather here.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Nielsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (5) vs (4) Nielsen
Grappler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Grappler looking to control.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Nielsen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (7) Nielsen#T10#
Nielsen trying to control the action but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Grappler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen stalling away here and it's allowed Grappler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Grappler keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass. #T11#
Grappler wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Grappler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (7) vs (7) Nielsen
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Grappler stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grappler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (7) vs (9) Nielsen
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen is looking to pass into half guard but Grappler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grappler is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (9) vs (9) Nielsen#T12#
Nielsen looking to control.
Grappler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nielsen looking to control.
Grappler stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Nielsen trying to control the position here.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grappler controls the pace.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Nielsen is pulling down on Grappler's head. It's preventing any offense from Grappler, at least for the moment.
Grappler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grappler being controlled here momentarily.
Nielsen working a defensive guard but Grappler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (12) vs (9) Nielsen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen tries to buck Grappler off but Grappler is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Steel Grappler tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nielsen pinned against the cage. Nielsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Nielsen clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Nielsen has picked Petersen up - he's going for a ride! Nielsen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Petersen
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen controlling the position for now.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Nielsen seems content to control.
Petersen trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but Petersen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nielsen to get the leverage. #T1#
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen controlling the position.#SUB#
Nielsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nielsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nielsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Petersen#T2#
Petersen 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.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nielsen pulls Petersen in to control the position.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nielsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (2) Petersen
Nielsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen pulls Nielsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nielsen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nielsen passes Petersen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Petersen keeping hold of Nielsen's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Nielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Nielsen forces his way into half guard.
Petersen trying to control but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Petersen defends the submission attempt.
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Petersen has his hands on Nielsen's head, controlling the position.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T6#
Petersen 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.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (4) Petersen
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Nielsen won't allow Petersen to pass to mount. #T7#
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Petersen 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.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petersen defends it easily.
Petersen trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T8#
Petersen stays in close to Nielsen's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Petersen postures up.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nielsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More stalling from Petersen.#T10#
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is defending well.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Petersen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T11#
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen 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.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Petersen postures up.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (6) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (6) vs (6) Petersen
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Petersen trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
Petersen controlling the pace.
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Nielsen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CACC 205: Nielsen vs Silva Jr
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nielsen moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Silva Jr manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr has his hands on Nielsen's head, controlling the position.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nielsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nielsen has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
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.
Nielsen stands and throws Silva Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (3) vs (0) Silva Jr#T3#
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Silva Jr wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Silva Jr is working away.
Silva Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but Silva Jr denies him.
Silva Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva Jr is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it. #T4#
Nielsen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (3) vs (2) Silva Jr
Nielsen is refusing to be controlled, as Silva Jr sits in half guard.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nielsen working for a triangle but Silva Jr defends it easily.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Nielsen looking to control.
My spies in Oblivion Gate inform me that Silva Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving. #T6##SUB#
Nielsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nielsen controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nielsen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silva Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nielsen pulls down on the head and he's put Silva Jr to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, 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.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hozdic rushes Nielsen and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Nielsen manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hozdic passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (3) Hozdic
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Hozdic controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Nielsen is trying to improve his position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Hozdic working away.
Nielsen tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Nielsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nielsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (6) Hozdic#T2#
Hozdic prevents Nielsen from getting the reversal.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.
Hozdic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Hozdic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic prevents Nielsen from getting the reversal.
Hozdic content just to control the position here.
Nielsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is defending well.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Nielsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nielsen looking to control but Hozdic passes into half guard.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Hozdic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nielsen is looking to get back to full guard here but Hozdic has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (9) Hozdic
Hozdic just content to control the position.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face as Hozdic controls the position.
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
The referee asks Hozdic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hozdic prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Hozdic 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.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
Nielsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nielsen is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Nielsen is trying to escape the position but Hozdic is controlling the position.
Nielsen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nielsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Hozdic moves into full mount! Nielsen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (12) Hozdic
Nielsen tries to reverse the position but Hozdic maintains control.
Nielsen 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.#T10#
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Hozdic controlling from the top position. #T11#
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Hozdic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Nielsen is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg.
Hozdic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nielsen is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Hozdic is taking a breather. Nielsen 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.#T13#
Nielsen wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
Hozdic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hozdic prevents Nielsen from improving his position.#SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hozdic prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen has a hand on Hozdic's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hozdic takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (15) Hozdic#T14#
Hozdic controlling his opponent.
Nielsen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (0) vs (18) Hozdic
Nielsen tries to escape but Hozdic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nielsen trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen tries to roll but Hozdic sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 18 to 0.
Dragan Hozdic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 183: Ty vs MacGowan II
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Nielsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nielsen trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Breaker keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nielsen preventing the sweep. #T1#
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#SUB2#
Nielsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nielsen has managed to get both his arms back between Breaker's legs - danger averted.
Nielsen pushing down on Breaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nielsen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Breaker reverses the position - he's now on top in Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Breaker#SUB#
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nielsen pulls Breaker in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully. #T2#
Nielsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Breaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Breaker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nielsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nielsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nielsen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (6) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Breaker! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (8) vs (2) Breaker#T3#
Breaker is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen looking to control but Breaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Nielsen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Breaker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nielsen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (11) vs (2) Breaker
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape. #T4#
Breaker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Breaker is working to get back to half guard.
Breaker is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Nielsen moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (14) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5#
Breaker is keeping busy.
Breaker tries to roll but Nielsen sticks to his back.
Nielsen trying to control.
I really don't envy Breaker right now.
#SUB#
Breaker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Breaker tries to escape the position.
#T6##SUB#
Nielsen has got one arm under Breaker's chin. This could be trouble... Breaker trying to control the other hand but Nielsen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Breaker has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen 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:
CACC 173: Hozdic vs Nielsen 3
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hozdic.
Nielsen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Hozdic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nielsen to the mat! Nielsen manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hozdic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nielsen wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nielsen trying to get back to full guard but Hozdic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Hozdic
Nielsen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (0) vs (8) Hozdic#T1#
Nielsen is trying to break free.
Hozdic biding his time, looking for the opening.
It looks like Hozdic 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.
I really don't envy Nielsen right now.
#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nielsen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hozdic's guard. Nice work there by Nielsen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (8) Hozdic
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass.
Nielsen is fighting to break Hozdic's control of his arms but Hozdic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nielsen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Hozdic is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hozdic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nielsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nielsen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (2) vs (12) Hozdic
Nielsen can't escape the position.
My spies in Hells Balls Gym inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hozdic biding his time, looking for the opening.
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.
Hozdic doesn't have the hooks in and Nielsen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (12) Hozdic
Hozdic can't keep his opponent in guard - Nielsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielsen not doing much here.
Nielsen wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy. #T4#
Nielsen tries to pass to full mount but Hozdic defends it.
Hozdic wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hozdic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Hozdic is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nielsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Hozdic is a slippery customer.#T5#
Hozdic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen passes into half guard. #SUB#
Nielsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Hozdic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hozdic keeping hold of Nielsen's head, controlling as best he can.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #T6#
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Hozdic defends it.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen slows the pace down in half guard.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Hozdic tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but Hozdic defending well.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Hozdic is having none of it.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Hozdic won't allow it.
Hozdic is trying to control but can't.
Hozdic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Hozdic is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hozdic avoid being mounted?
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hozdic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nielsen trying to control from Hozdic's half guard. Hozdic has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T9#
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Nielsen trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen controlling from the top position.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass. #T10#
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Hozdic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
#T11#
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Hozdic is adopting a defensive guard.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic wants to sweep here but Nielsen controlling him for the moment.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T12#
Hozdic controlling the position.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (14) Hozdic
Hozdic content to stall in guard here.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
Nielsen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hozdic has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (4) vs (17) Hozdic
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hozdic staying calm.#T14#
Nielsen tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Nielsen wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Nielsen manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 17 to 4. Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dragan Hozdic made sure he mentioned HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 168: Mazzini vs Ty II
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Devlin Draco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Draco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nielsen sprawls well. Nielsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Draco gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Nielsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Draco has Nielsen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nielsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Nielsen has picked Draco up - he's going for a ride! Nielsen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draco (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nielsen is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Draco tries to get to full guard but Nielsen has control of the leg.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Draco wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but Draco defending well.
Draco is doing well to control the position and prevent Nielsen from advancing to side control.#T2#
Draco trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Draco defends it well.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Draco won't allow it.
Draco is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Nielsen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB2#
Draco is defending against the submission attempts here by Nielsen.
Draco is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Draco trying to control here.
Draco is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Draco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Draco.
Nielsen trying to control but Draco 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.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen stands and throws Draco's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (0) vs (5) Nielsen
Nielsen staying calm.#T5#
Draco tries to buck Nielsen off but Nielsen is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nielsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Draco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nielsen's guard! Nice work there by Draco! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (2) vs (5) Nielsen#SUB2#
Draco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Draco wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Draco defends it easily.#T6#
Draco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Nielsen is trying to keep Draco in close.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet. #T7#
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Draco postures up.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draco wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Draco controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (2) vs (7) Nielsen
Nielsen trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
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.#T8#
Draco looking to control.
Draco wants to sweep here but Nielsen controlling him for the moment.
Draco controls Nielsen momentarily but Nielsen frees himself.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Draco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (4) vs (7) Nielsen
Draco tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Nielsen is trying to keep Draco in close.
#T9#
Draco stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Draco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Draco wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Nielsen is trying to keep Draco in close.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen is pulling down on Draco's head to control his posture.
Draco trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Nielsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Draco is aware though and is defending well.
Draco advances to half guard.
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Draco is very close to passing his half guard.
Draco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Draco is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard but Draco has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (7) vs (7) Nielsen
Draco trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen tries to bench press Draco off him but Draco keeps the position.
Draco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nielsen keeps working.
Draco controlling the position.
Draco is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draco is really struggling to control Nielsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12##SUB#
Draco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nielsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Draco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nielsen, who protects the arm well.
Draco trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away. #T13#
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Draco is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (7) vs (9) Nielsen
Draco won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
Nielsen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Draco! Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (7) vs (12) Nielsen#T14#
Nielsen trying to control but Draco is having none of it.
Draco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nielsen is stalling here but it's allowed Draco to get half guard.
Draco is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draco keeps working.
Nielsen is just content to waste time from the top position. Draco takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen wins on points by 12 to 7.
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 153: Average vs Galanos
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hirsch forces Nielsen back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Hirsch has picked Nielsen up - he's going for a ride! Hirsch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Hirsch passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen seems keen to control Hirsch's posture.#T1#
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Hirsch postures up.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Hirsch is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Nielsen wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
Hirsch trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it. #SUB2#
Hirsch is looking for a kimura but Nielsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hirsch to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hirsch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nielsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Hirsch is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirsch prevents Nielsen from improving his position.#T3#
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen is pressing down on Hirsch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Nielsen working for a triangle but Hirsch defends it easily.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Hirsch
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Nielsen tries to bench press Hirsch off him but Hirsch keeps the position. #T4##SUB2#
Hirsch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nielsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nielsen sneaks back into half guard.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there. #T5#
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Hirsch is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen is really struggling to control Hirsch but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Nielsen looking for a triangle here. Hirsch is fighting it but it looks tight! Nielsen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hirsch is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen 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:
CACC 146: Hozdic vs Tormenta
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Gelfen decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a triangle but Nielsen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gelfen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gelfen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen is looking to sweep but instead, Nielsen has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Nielsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Nielsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gelfen is just riding it out for now. Nielsen eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Gelfen is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gelfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gelfen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.
Gelfen is in trouble now - Nielsen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (3) vs (0) Gelfen
Gelfen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Nielsen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gelfen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape. #T3#
Gelfen tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Gelfen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Gelfen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (3) vs (2) Gelfen
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Gelfen postures up.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (5) vs (2) Gelfen#SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gelfen defends it well. #SUB2#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.
Nielsen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (8) vs (2) Gelfen#T4#
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Gelfen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nielsen wants to take Gelfen's back here but Gelfen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Nielsen wants to finish this one by submission but Gelfen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nielsen.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Gelfen is squirming around nicely.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it. #T5#
Gelfen tries to lock up and control but Nielsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gelfen is working to get back to half guard.
Gelfen regains half guard.
Gelfen wants to control the action here but instead Nielsen manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (11) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Nielsen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gelfen is looking to improve his position but Nielsen isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Gelfen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (14) vs (2) Gelfen#SUB#
Gelfen showing good submission defense here.
Nielsen avoiding Gelfen 's attempts to control his hands.
Gelfen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gelfen keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nielsen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Gelfen fending off the submission attempt from Nielsen.
Gelfen wants to control his opponent's hands but Nielsen gets his hands free. #T7#
Nielsen is trying to stick to Gelfen's back but Gelfen is turning into Nielsen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nielsen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gelfen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (14) vs (4) Gelfen
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Gelfen being controlled here momentarily.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Gelfen is stalling in the full guard.
Gelfen preventing the sweep.
Gelfen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (14) vs (7) Gelfen
Nielsen tries to bench press Gelfen off him but Gelfen keeps the position. #T9##SUB2#
Gelfen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Gelfen keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nielsen prevents Gelfen from improving position.
Gelfen trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T10#
Gelfen wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Nielsen defending well.
Gelfen prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gelfen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen content to stall in guard here.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.#T11#
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gelfen is one step ahead there.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving. #SUB#
Gelfen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gelfen has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Gelfen postures up.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Nielsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gelfen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gelfen defends it easily.#T13#
Gelfen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gelfen defends it easily.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (16) vs (7) Gelfen#SUB#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gelfen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gelfen works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gelfen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gelfen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nielsen drops back looking for a leg! Gelfen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gelfen manages to kick Nielsen off! Nielsen jumps back into Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (19) vs (7) Gelfen
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 139: Hozdic vs Nielsen II
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hozdic closes the distance and pushes Nielsen back into the ropes.#TD#
Nielsen manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Nielsen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hozdic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nielsen. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (3) Hozdic
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Hozdic dominates the positioning.
Hozdic working away.
Nielsen is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic happy to just control the position for now.
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
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.
Nielsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nielsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Hozdic dominates the positioning.
Nielsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hozdic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg.
Nielsen is pressing down on Hozdic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nielsen is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#T3#
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
Nielsen wants to control but Hozdic passes easily into half guard.
Hozdic prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen is controlling Hozdic's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Nielsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nielsen working for a triangle but Hozdic defends it easily.
Hozdic won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here. #T5#
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hozdic controls the pace.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen controls Hozdic momentarily but Hozdic frees himself. #SUB#
Hozdic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Nielsen wants to hit a sweep here but Hozdic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nielsen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (6) Hozdic
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Nielsen wants to control but Hozdic is having none of it.
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nielsen wants to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.#T7#
Nielsen is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
#T8#
Hozdic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nielsen trying to control from the bottom.
Nielsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hozdic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hozdic manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (9) Hozdic#T9#
Nielsen is trying to reverse the position but instead Hozdic has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (0) vs (12) Hozdic
Nielsen is in bad spot here.
Nielsen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hozdic controlling well, preventing Nielsen from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nielsen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Hozdic trying to control but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Hozdic postures up.
Nielsen is squirming around, avoiding Hozdic's attempts to control the action.
Nielsen regains half guard.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.#T11#
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Nielsen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hozdic defends it easily.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.#T12#
Hozdic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hozdic has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (15) Hozdic
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nielsen keeps working.
Nielsen is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Nielsen sneaks back into half guard.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Hozdic 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is looking to sweep but instead, Hozdic has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 15 to 0. Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
CACC 134: Ward vs Donde
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Edmond Honda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Honda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nielsen defends well and Honda ends up having to push Nielsen into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Honda clinches. #TD2#
Honda has Nielsen pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Honda pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Nielsen tumbling to the mat - Honda dives into Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Honda#SUB#
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honda wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
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.#SUB#
Nielsen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Honda is defending well. Nielsen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Honda has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nielsen celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, 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.
Edmond Honda spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'. |
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Event:
CACC 125: Bok vs Sepi
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nielsen clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Nielsen has picked Morgan up - he's going for a ride! Nielsen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Morgan
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Nielsen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is staying tight to Morgan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Morgan manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but Morgan defending well.
Morgan is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Morgan trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nielsen wants to advance to full mount but Morgan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nielsen trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan seems keen to control Nielsen's posture.#T3#
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Nielsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T4#
Nielsen controlling from the top position.
Nielsen advances to half guard. #SUB#
Nielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Nielsen seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Morgan has recovered full guard.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
#T5##SUB2#
Morgan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nielsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Morgan. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (8) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan prevents Nielsen from moving into mount.
Morgan looking for a sweep but Nielsen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (10) vs (0) Morgan
Nielsen looking to take Morgan's back but Morgan rolls and after a scramble, Morgan ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Morgan to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (10) vs (2) Morgan
Nielsen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6#
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Nielsen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (14) vs (2) Morgan#SUB#
Nielsen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nielsen forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (17) vs (2) Morgan#SUB#
Nielsen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morgan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morgan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nielsen's guard. Nice work there by Morgan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (17) vs (4) Morgan#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (19) vs (4) Morgan
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nielsen defends well.
Nielsen postures up.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T8#
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen pushes down on Morgan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Nielsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Nielsen slows the pace down in half 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.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen is pressing down on Morgan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morgan is holding on for now.
Morgan is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?#T11#
Morgan moves into full guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan wants to improve his position but instead Nielsen has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Morgan wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morgan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nielsen has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (22) vs (4) Morgan
Nielsen content just to control the position here.
Nielsen looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Nielsen prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.
Morgan wants to control but Nielsen is having none of it.#SUB#
Nielsen has control of Morgan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Morgan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nielsen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Morgan tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away. #T14#
Nielsen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Nielsen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen wants to take Morgan's back but he can't do it this time.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Nielsen maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
An out of breath Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES FINAL
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nielsen clinches. #TD#
Nielsen jumps into guard, dragging Bystrom to the mat.
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.
Nielsen pulls Bystrom in to control the position.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bystrom trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nielsen has his foot on Bystrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bystrom works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a triangle but Bystrom pushes his legs off easily.
Bystrom slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Bystrom has control of the leg.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nielsen is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Bystrom has control of the leg.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Bystrom postures up.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen controls Bystrom momentarily but Bystrom frees himself.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bystrom is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Bystrom trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bystrom defends it easily.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Bystrom is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bystrom is one step ahead there.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom postures up.
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Bystrom
Nielsen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB#
Nielsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nielsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Nielsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T5#
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Bystrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Bystrom#SUB#
Nielsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bystrom is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Nielsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB2#
Bystrom has gone for a leg lock! Nielsen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (2) Bystrom
Nielsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bystrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Bystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bystrom is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (4) Bystrom
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bystrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (6) vs (4) Bystrom
Nielsen passes Bystrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is defending well.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bystrom keeps working. #SUB2#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Bystrom defends it.
Nielsen controlling the pace.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is defending well. #T8#
Nielsen moves into full mount! Bystrom won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (9) vs (4) Bystrom
Bystrom working to try and regain half guard.
Nielsen looking to control but Bystrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Bystrom is looking to improve his position but Nielsen isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Nielsen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bystrom is looking to escape. #T10#
Bystrom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (9) vs (6) Bystrom
Bystrom being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bystrom defends well.#SUB#
Nielsen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bystrom has his hands clasped together but Nielsen extends and breaks Bystrom's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nielsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
An out of breath Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Torkel Bystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
CACC 117
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Coe swats away the attempt to clinch by Nielsen.#CL#
Coe closes the distance and clinches.
Coe has Nielsen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nielsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nielsen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coe walks away with a smile on his face. Nielsen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Coe gets a clinch. #TD2#
Nielsen drags the fight down to the ground.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Nielsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Nielsen 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.#T1#
Nielsen is trying to keep Coe in close.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Nielsen 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#
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nielsen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Coe stacks Nielsen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Coe! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (3) vs (0) Nielsen
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Coe keeps moving and retains side control.
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Nielsen is not content to let Coe control the position. #T3#
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen is still trying to improve position.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe controlling the position from side mount.
Nielsen prevents Coe from moving into mount. #T4#
Nielsen trying to control but Coe flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Coe (6) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Coe.
Coe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nielsen is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Coe goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Nielsen escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (6) vs (2) Nielsen
Coe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Coe has his foot on Nielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Coe being controlled here, momentarily.
Coe keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (8) vs (2) Nielsen
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen seems keen to control Coe's posture.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe is really struggling to control Nielsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nielsen is trying to keep Coe in close.
Coe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (11) vs (2) Nielsen
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nielsen keeps working. #T6#
Coe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nielsen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Coe stalling.
Nielsen is not content to let Coe control the position.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.#T7#
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Coe wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen pulls Coe in close to prevent any damage.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Coe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Coe forces his way into half guard.
Coe tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coe controlling from the top position. #T9#
Nielsen trying to control the position here.
Coe postures up.
Coe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (14) vs (2) Nielsen
Coe working away.
Coe wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Coe keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Coe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nielsen is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Coe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nielsen is not content to let Coe control the position.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Nielsen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Coe's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Coe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nielsen keeps working. #SUB#
Coe is trying to work for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
Nielsen wants to control but Coe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Coe has gone for a leg lock! Nielsen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (14) vs (4) Nielsen#SUB#
Coe has his foot on Nielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nielsen trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is pushing down on Coe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coe is fighting to maintain full guard but Nielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nielsen wants to free his trapped foot but Coe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nielsen is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13##SUB2#
Nielsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coe sees it coming and defends easily.
Coe wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coe manages to get to full guard.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Coe is keeping the position.
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Coe managing to control the position.
Coe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (16) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Coe postures up.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Coe controlling him for the moment.
Coe 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. #SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coe defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coe takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, David Allan Coe made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 3
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nielsen has Fortier up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Fortier gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (0) Nielsen#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Nielsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Fortier.
Fortier tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fortier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nielsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fortier. #SUB#
Fortier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nielsen sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Fortier prevents Nielsen from improving his position.#SUB#
Fortier seems to be working for a kimura but Nielsen defends the submission attempt.
Nielsen is pressing down on Fortier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen pulls Fortier in to control the position.
Nielsen is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Fortier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fortier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Fortier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Fortier passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half 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.#SUB#
Fortier is trying to work for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
Fortier prevents Nielsen from improving his position.#SUB#
Fortier seems to be looking for submissions.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Nielsen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fortier is thwarting Nielsen's attempts to control the position.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Fortier is controlling well.
#SUB#
Fortier is working for a submission of some sort.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fortier pushes down on Nielsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Fortier prevents Nielsen from improving his position.#SUB#
Fortier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura here.
Fortier prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Fortier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Fortier is controlling well.
#T5##SUB#
Fortier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fortier is thwarting Nielsen's attempts to control the position.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nielsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Fortier seems to be working for a kimura but Nielsen defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Fortier tries to pass.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Fortier controlling him for the moment.
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen passes Fortier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Fortier wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Fortier moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Fortier has his foot on Nielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielsen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Fortier throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nielsen escapes and throws Fortier's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (2) vs (5) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to move to mount but Fortier blocks the move with his legs.
Nielsen taking a breather here.
Fortier has one of Nielsen's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T8#
Fortier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Fortier is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fortier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fortier is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Fortier is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Fortier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (5) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Fortier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fortier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nielsen is just riding it out for now. Fortier eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nielsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortier is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Fortier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nielsen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fortier has Nielsen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (7) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Nielsen is fighting to break Fortier's control of his arms but Fortier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving. #T11#
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fortier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Fortier working a defensive guard but Nielsen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (10) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to move to full mount but Fortier actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura but Fortier is defending well.
#T12#
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Fortier won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fortier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is thwarting Fortier's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura but Fortier is defending well.
#T13##SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fortier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nielsen is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Fortier won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
Fortier is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Fortier trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fortier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nielsen prevents Fortier from improving his position.
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fortier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Fortier is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fortier avoid being mounted?
Fortier tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Fortier trying to control but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fortier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielsen uses his free foot to push down on Fortier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fortier. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (13) Nielsen
Fortier is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortier wants to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fortier is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen wins on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 2
Date: Aug 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bok drives through with a takedown into Nielsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Bok#SUB#
Nielsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Nielsen working for a triangle but Bok defends it easily.
Bok is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Bok postures up. #T1#
Bok slips nicely into half guard.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Bok is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bok trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Bok wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it. #T2#
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nielsen looking to work for a kimura 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.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Nielsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bok is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nielsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
Nielsen won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Bok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bok is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bok works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Bok
Nielsen is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half 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.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Nielsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Bok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bok passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (8) Bok#T5#
Nielsen tries to bench press Bok off him but Bok keeps the position.
Bok moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (0) vs (10) Bok
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nielsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (10) Bok
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T6#
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (12) Bok
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nielsen holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Nielsen wants to control the position but Bok says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Bok is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Bok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bok is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but instead Bok has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Bok is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Bok is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nielsen is doing well to control the position and prevent Bok from advancing to side control.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Bok sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nielsen sees it coming and defends easily.#T9#
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen wants to hit a sweep here but Bok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nielsen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (15) Bok
Bok forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (2) vs (18) Bok
Bok is not going to allow Nielsen to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Bok has the hooks in. Nielsen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bok tries to get the hooks in deep but Nielsen pushed the leg off.
Nielsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bok wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Nielsen is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bok passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (21) Bok#T11#
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nielsen keeps working.
Bok tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nielsen's legs.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok working away.
Bok passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nielsen! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (2) vs (23) Bok#T12#
Bok wants to take Nielsen's back but he can't do it this time.
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bok controlling from the full mount.
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nielsen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (2) vs (26) Bok
Bok is not going to allow Nielsen to sit and survive in this position.
Nielsen is in bad spot here.
#T13##SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to defend against the choke here but Bok has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bok Tightens the hold and Nielsen taps out furiously! Bok displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Bok!
An out of breath Maxim Bok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 113
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Nielsen jumps guard and drags Hozdic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Nielsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hozdic defends it easily.
Hozdic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (3) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control.
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Nielsen tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Nielsen wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Nielsen trying to remain calm as Hozdic controls from the top position.
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.
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
Nielsen is not content to let Hozdic control the position. #T4#
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen manages to get back to half guard.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Nielsen trying to control from the bottom.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard but Hozdic has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (6) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Nielsen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6#
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic slips nicely into half guard.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen trying to control here.
#T7#
Hozdic prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is defending well.
Nielsen is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hozdic controls the pace.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but instead Hozdic has moved into half guard.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Hozdic prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Hozdic slows the pace down in half guard.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Nielsen controlling the position well.
Nielsen is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?#T10#
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nielsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Hozdic 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.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hozdic advances to half guard.
Nielsen is staying active underneath Hozdic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard but Hozdic has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (9) vs (0) Nielsen
Hozdic controlling his opponent.
Nielsen working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Hozdic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hozdic moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (12) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen is really stuck here.
Hozdic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T14#
What can Nielsen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic controlling well, preventing Nielsen from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 12 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 108
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Terryn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nielsen clinches.
Nielsen can't get the takedown.
Dall wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Dall is trying to trip Nielsen. He has hold of a leg but Nielsen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dall persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Dall
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Nielsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.#SUB2#
Dall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Dall trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Dall wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Dall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Dall
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Dall trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Dall working away.#SUB2#
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nielsen keeps working. #T3#
Nielsen wants to control but Dall postures up.
Nielsen manages to get back to half guard.
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a triangle but Dall pushes his legs off easily.
Dall trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Dall
Nielsen passes into half guard. #T5#
Nielsen is keen to just control but Dall is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Dall defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nielsen is working away from the top position though.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Nielsen has control of the leg.
Dall is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6##SUB#
Nielsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dall has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nielsen wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nielsen tries to pass to full mount but Dall defends it.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (5) Dall
Dall prevents Nielsen from moving into mount. #T7#
Dall is trying to work for a sweep but Nielsen has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (7) vs (5) Dall
Dall 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.
Nielsen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (10) vs (5) Dall
Nielsen fails to move to back control.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Dall is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Nielsen working for a submission but Dall is keeping him at bay.
Dall tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Dall 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.#SUB2#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall trying to control but Nielsen postures up.
#T8#
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it. #SUB#
Nielsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dall is just riding it out for now. Nielsen eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it. #SUB#
Nielsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but Dall defending well.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working. #SUB2#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Dall is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Nielsen tries to pass to full mount but Dall defends it. #SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
Dall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dall has his foot on Nielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nielsen won't allow Dall to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dall working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nielsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Nielsen forces his way into half guard.
Nielsen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dall! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (13) vs (5) Dall
Nielsen is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dall is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (16) vs (5) Dall
Will Nielsen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Nielsen is persistently looking for the submission but Dall is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Nielsen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nielsen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dall's body.
#T13##SUB#
Nielsen tightening his grip on Dall, looking for the choke.
Dall wants to escape the position.
Dall is keeping busy.
Nielsen is really struggling to control Dall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dall trying to control but not successfully. #T14##SUB#
Nielsen is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dall taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Nielsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 104
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tormenta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nielsen sprawls well. Nielsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tormenta gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Nielsen has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Tormenta has picked Nielsen up - he's going for a ride! Tormenta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen trying to control here.
#T1#
Tormenta not doing much here.
Nielsen has a hand on Tormenta's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tormenta takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Tormenta#SUB2#
Tormenta working for a submission but Nielsen is keeping him at bay.
Tormenta looking to control but Nielsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Tormenta postures up.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Tormenta isn't that keen on the idea.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Tormenta postures up.#SUB2#
Tormenta working for a submission but Nielsen is keeping him at bay.
Tormenta trying to control but Nielsen is having none of it. #T3#
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tormenta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tormenta avoids the attempt from Nielsen to control.
Nielsen working to try and regain half guard.
Tormenta wants to take his opponent's back but Nielsen doesn't allow it.
Nielsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Nielsen is squirming around, avoiding Tormenta's attempts to control the action.
Tormenta wants to take his opponent's back but Nielsen doesn't allow it.
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Tormenta postures up.
Tormenta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Tormenta trying to control the pace.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Tormenta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (8) Tormenta
Nielsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6#
Tormenta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Nielsen can't escape the position.
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.
Tormenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tormenta tries to control but Nielsen wriggling away.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Tormenta pushes him away. #T7#
Tormenta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Tormenta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tormenta tries to control but Nielsen wriggling away.
Tormenta controlling the position easily from mount.
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Tormenta pushes him away.
Tormenta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tormenta prevents Nielsen from getting the reversal.#T8#
Nielsen is squirming around, avoiding Tormenta's attempts to control the action.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tormenta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nielsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Tormenta has a good base and remains in mount.
Tormenta controlling the pace for now.
Nielsen is squirming around, avoiding Tormenta's attempts to control the action.
Nielsen tries to reverse the position but Tormenta maintains control.#T9#
Tormenta is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tormenta wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Tormenta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tormenta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nielsen wants to control the action here but instead Tormenta manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (11) Tormenta
Tormenta tries to control but Nielsen wriggling away. #T10#
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Nielsen regains half guard.
Nielsen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tormenta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tormenta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Tormenta uses his free foot to push down on Nielsen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nielsen. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (14) Tormenta
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Tormenta trying to control but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Tormenta is looking to work his way around to Nielsen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tormenta trying to control but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen tries to reverse the position but Tormenta maintains control.
Tormenta tries to control but Nielsen wriggling away. #T12#
Nielsen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tormenta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Tormenta wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Tormenta is controlling well.
Tormenta wants to free his trapped foot but Nielsen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Tormenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tormenta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Tormenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass.
Tormenta passes Nielsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tormenta slows the pace down in half guard.
Nielsen wants to control but Tormenta is keeping busy.
#T14#
Tormenta prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen trying to control from the bottom.
Tormenta wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
Nielsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tormenta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tormenta's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (4) vs (14) Tormenta
And that's the end of the fight!
Tormenta wins on points by 14 to 4.
Our winner, Fray Tormenta, 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:
CACC 100
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Pripyat has closed the distance and engaged Nielsen in a clinch.
#TD#
Nielsen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pripyat regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat has his hands on Nielsen's head, controlling the position.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Nielsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nielsen pushes down on Pripyat's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nielsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Pripyat defends it.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
Nielsen trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Pripyat
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.
Pripyat won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Nielsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Pripyat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pripyat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nielsen trying to hold on to Pripyat's head to control him but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Pripyat wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Pripyat is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pripyat is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Pripyat uses his free foot to push down on Nielsen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nielsen. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Pripyat
Nielsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Nielsen wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Pripyat controlling from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pripyat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen wants to control but Pripyat is having none of it.#T6#
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but Nielsen defending well.
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (5) Pripyat
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Nielsen advances to half guard.
Nielsen trying to control from half guard but Pripyat is working away.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pripyat defends it well.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard.
Nielsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pripyat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pripyat has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
#T8##SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
#T9#
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nielsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Pripyat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
Pripyat controls Nielsen momentarily but Nielsen frees himself. #T10#
Pripyat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (7) Pripyat
Pripyat prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Pripyat is controlling the pace.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
Pripyat performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard but Pripyat has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (4) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to advance position but instead Nielsen slips a leg back in to half guard.
Pripyat is just content to waste time from the top position. Nielsen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (6) vs (10) Pripyat
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Pripyat is having none of it. #T12#
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Nielsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it. #SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but Pripyat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nielsen to get the leverage.
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pripyat is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nielsen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pripyat is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen 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:
CACC 96
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Umberto Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Nielsen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Nielsen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Turturro (0) vs (4) Nielsen
Turturro is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nielsen is working for a kimura but Turturro is defending it quite comfortably.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Turturro looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nielsen passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (7) Nielsen
Turturro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nielsen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nielsen defends it easily.#T1#
Turturro can't keep his opponent in guard - Nielsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Turturro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nielsen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Nielsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Turturro defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Nielsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nielsen wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Nielsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nielsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nielsen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (4) vs (7) Nielsen#SUB#
Turturro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Nielsen right now.
#SUB#
Turturro 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, Nielsen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nielsen breaks Turturro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (9) Nielsen#SUB#
Nielsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nielsen has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nielsen drops back looking for a leg! Turturro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turturro manages to kick Nielsen off! Nielsen jumps back into Turturro's guard. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #SUB#
Turturro working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Turturro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nielsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (4) vs (12) Nielsen#SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Turturro is defending well.
Nielsen wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Turturro tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
Nielsen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turturro's legs. #T5#
Turturro tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
Nielsen wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro looks to move to half guard but instead Nielsen has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (4) vs (14) Nielsen
Nielsen controlling from the full mount.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turturro is pressing down on Nielsen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but Turturro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nielsen to get the leverage.
Turturro is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Nielsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turturro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nielsen defends it easily.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a triangle here but Nielsen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (4) vs (17) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy. #T7#
Nielsen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Turturro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (4) vs (19) Nielsen#SUB2#
Nielsen wants to finish this one by submission but Turturro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nielsen.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nielsen tries to control but Turturro wriggling away. #T8#
Nielsen content just to control the position here.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Nielsen maintains control.#SUB2#
Nielsen working for a submission but Turturro is keeping him at bay.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape.
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen trying to control from half guard but Turturro is working away. #T9#
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Turturro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Nielsen trying to control from half guard but Turturro is working away. #T10#
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Nielsen prevents Turturro from improving his position.#SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Nielsen is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turturro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Turturro looking for subs off his back but Nielsen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Turturro is breathing heavily.
Turturro is not content to let Nielsen control the position.#T11#
Still in half guard, Nielsen seems content to control.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Turturro is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T12##SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro gets full guard.
Nielsen stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nielsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (6) vs (19) Nielsen
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (6) vs (21) Nielsen#SUB#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nielsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nielsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T13##SUB#
Turturro is looking for a triangle here but Nielsen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (6) vs (24) Nielsen
Nielsen works to advance to full mount. Turturro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (6) vs (26) Nielsen#SUB2#
Nielsen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Turturro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Nielsen looking to isolate an arm here. Turturro doesn't see it coming and as Nielsen extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nielsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 88
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 6951 p4p, 509 weight class) and Hugo Boss (ranked 3651 p4p, 365 weight class). Nielsen comes to the ring accompanied by Wardruna - Fehu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nielsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nielsen attempts a counter takedown but Boss avoids it well and moves away.
Nielsen drives through and clinches with Boss against the ropes.
Boss is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nielsen gets underhooks to prevent Boss's takedown attempt.
Sven Kristian Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Boss.
Nielsen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Boss
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Boss defends it.
Nielsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Boss defends it.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Boss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boss.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Nielsen trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Boss
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Boss controlling him for the moment.
Boss controlling from the top position.
Boss stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boss is now in half guard.
Boss prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Boss won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen is looking to sweep but instead, Boss has passed into half guard.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Boss has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Boss won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
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.
Nielsen wants to control the position but Boss says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boss passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Boss
Nielsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (5) Boss
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boss wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boss keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen not doing much here.
Boss won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Boss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boss is just riding it out for now. Nielsen eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Boss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to free his trapped foot but Boss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boss manages to get to full guard.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Boss trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boss's guard.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Boss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boss wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is pressing down on Boss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boss is holding on for now.
Nielsen prevents Boss from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boss is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boss avoid being mounted?
Nielsen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (7) vs (5) Boss
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boss gets back to half guard.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Boss is defending the position.
Nielsen wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy.
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Boss defends the submission attempt.
Boss won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nielsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nielsen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (7) vs (9) Boss
Boss keeps control of the position as Nielsen tries to break free.
Nielsen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nielsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (9) vs (9) Boss
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.
Boss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is really struggling to control Boss but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nielsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nielsen won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen advances to half guard.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Boss is having none of it.
Boss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Nielsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Boss has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (9) vs (13) Boss
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Boss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Boss isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Boss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss wins on points by 13 to 9.
Hugo Boss was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 82
Date: May 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11843 p4p, 580 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 6837 p4p, 510 weight class). Nielsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wardruna - Fehu. Sven Kristian Nielsen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nielsen. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Nielsen
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.
Kimura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Nielsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nielsen prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Nielsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen stalling away here and it's allowed Kimura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nielsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nielsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nielsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (7) Nielsen
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face as Nielsen controls the position.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Nielsen takes a little break here. Kimura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nielsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kimura's legs.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Nielsen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kimura! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (9) Nielsen
Kimura prevents Nielsen from taking his back.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kimura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kimura and Nielsen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sneaks back into half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Nielsen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kimura to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (9) Nielsen
Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen working a defensive guard but Kimura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (9) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Nielsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura staying calm.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Nielsen wants to control but Kimura postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.
Nielsen is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Nielsen is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura is really struggling to control Nielsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kimura controls the position.
Nielsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
Nielsen is positioning himself well to prevent Kimura advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen has a hand on Kimura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kimura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (9) Nielsen
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen wins on points by 9 to 8.
Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1706 p4p, 234 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 6606 p4p, 469 weight class). Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. Nielsen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wardruna - Fehu. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nielsen darts in and clinches Vicini up against the cage.
Nielsen pulls guard.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Nielsen is still trying to improve position.
Nielsen trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nielsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Nielsen trying to control the position here.
Nielsen wants to hit a sweep here but Vicini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nielsen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Nielsen doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Vicini trying to control but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (2) Nielsen
Vicini looking for the RNC.
Nielsen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vicini off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nielsen showing good submission defense here.
Nielsen tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vicini is hanging on to Nielsen's back as he tries to escape.
Nielsen just trying to survive but Vicini is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vicini is hanging on to Nielsen's back as he tries to escape.
Vicini looking for the RNC.
Nielsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is in bad spot here.
Nielsen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vicini.
Vicini just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nielsen trying to control but not successfully.
Vicini trying to control.
Nielsen tries to break free.
Nielsen tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Vicini has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Nielsen is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
After winning the bout, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 72
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3182 p4p, 297 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 5418 p4p, 379 weight class). Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bystrom dives in and grabs Nielsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nielsen pushes down on Bystrom's head and hops out.
Bystrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nielsen tries to avoid it but Bystrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nielsen to the ground. Nielsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nielsen feints the counter takedown.
Nielsen instigates a clinch.
Bystrom can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torkel Bystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nielsen manages to pull guard.
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Bystrom controlling him for the moment.
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.
Nielsen controls Bystrom momentarily but Bystrom frees himself.
Bystrom preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom stands and throws Nielsen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (3) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Bystrom keeps moving and retains side control.
Bystrom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bystrom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Bystrom keeps moving and retains side control.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Nielsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bystrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Nielsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Bystrom keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nielsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bystrom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bystrom prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
Bystrom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bystrom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (3) vs (2) Nielsen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here.
Bystrom seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Bystrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
Nielsen advances to half guard.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nielsen to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Bystrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Nielsen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (3) vs (5) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to take Bystrom's back here but Bystrom is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen goes for an armbar but Bystrom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bystrom. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (5) vs (5) Nielsen
Bystrom passes into half guard.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Nielsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bystrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bystrom wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Nielsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Bystrom tries to pass.
Bystrom is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom trying to move into half guard but instead Nielsen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (5) vs (7) Nielsen
Bystrom looking for subs off his back but Nielsen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Bystrom is having none of it.
Nielsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nielsen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (5) vs (10) Nielsen
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bystrom looks to move to half guard but instead Nielsen has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bystrom (5) vs (12) Nielsen
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bystrom is looking to escape.
Nielsen controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Nielsen forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (5) vs (15) Nielsen
Nielsen keeps control of the position as Bystrom tries to break free.
Bystrom showing good submission defense here.
Nielsen working for a choke but Bystrom is defending well.
Nielsen working for the choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control but Bystrom is keeping busy.
Nielsen looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Bystrom is controlling Nielsen 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (7) vs (15) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to control the position but Bystrom says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Bystrom has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Bystrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nielsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bystrom.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Bystrom is controlling well.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Nielsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (7) vs (17) Nielsen
Nielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen slips nicely into half guard.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Bystrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is just content to waste time from the top position. Bystrom takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Bystrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nielsen defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen wins on points by 17 to 7.
An out of breath Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 66
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 4869 p4p, 379 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 21467 p4p, 469 weight class). Nielsen comes into the arena with Wardruna - Fehu blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rickson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nielsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nielsen jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nielsen defends it well.
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nielsen working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Nielsen managing to control the position.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Silva
Nielsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Nielsen 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.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Nielsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva 's guard.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nielsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva 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.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Nielsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Nielsen prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to get back to full guard but Nielsen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (0) Silva
Nielsen tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nielsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Silva still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Silva has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (5) vs (4) Silva
Silva advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (5) vs (6) Silva
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Silva fails to take his opponent's back.
Nielsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Silva wants to control but instead Nielsen manages to regain half guard.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.
Silva wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 6 to 5.
A less than humble Rickson Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 58
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 4288 p4p, 365 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 5418 p4p, 403 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nielsen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wardruna - Fehu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nielsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Frank wants to take the fight to the mat but Nielsen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Frank manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nielsen (0) vs (4) Frank
Frank in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nielsen is trying to improve his position.
Nielsen being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank working away.
Nielsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (4) Frank
Frank tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Nielsen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (4) Frank
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.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom.
Nielsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nielsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nielsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Frank struggling a bit here.
Nielsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frank rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nielsen's guard! Nice work there by Frank! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (5) vs (6) Frank
Nielsen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Frank is now in half guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling the action here.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Frank content to stall in guard here.
Nielsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nielsen pulls Frank in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Frank has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen wants to hit a switch here but Frank passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nielsen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (9) Frank
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Frank fails to move to back control.
Frank takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (5) vs (12) Frank
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Nielsen right now.
Nielsen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frank.
Frank keeps control of the position easily here as Nielsen tries to buck him off.
Frank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nielsen tries to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Frank has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nielsen tries to escape but Frank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nielsen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Frank has the hooks in. Nielsen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank keeps control of the position easily here as Nielsen tries to buck him off.
Nielsen tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Frank keeps control of the position as Nielsen tries to break free.
Frank tries to keep control of the position but Nielsen is staying busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to escape but Frank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Frank biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nielsen tries to escape the position.
Frank controls the position.
Nielsen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Frank is not going to allow Nielsen to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank struggling to keep hold of the position.
Frank is hanging on to Nielsen's back as he tries to escape.
Nielsen turns into Frank and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (7) vs (12) Frank
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Frank wants to sweep here but Nielsen controlling him for the moment.
Frank trying to control the position.
Nielsen trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank managing to control the position.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frank is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (7) vs (14) Frank
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (9) vs (14) Frank
Frank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nielsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (9) vs (16) Frank
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen is in trouble now - Frank has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (9) vs (19) Frank
Frank wants to control but instead Nielsen manages to regain half guard.
Nielsen wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Frank wants to free his trapped foot but Nielsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 19 to 9.
Connor Frank is the new heavyweight champion!
Connor Frank decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 47
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 4023 p4p, 355 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11130 p4p, 512 weight class). Nielsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wardruna - Fehu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura instigates a clinch.
Nielsen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nielsen manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nielsen (4) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura trying to remain calm as Nielsen controls from the top position.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but Kimura denies him.
Nielsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimura wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nielsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Nielsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nielsen wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen working away.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but Kimura denies him.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.
Nielsen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (6) vs (0) Kimura
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Kimura wants to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Nielsen wants to take Kimura's back here but Kimura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control but Kimura has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nielsen wants to advance to full mount but Kimura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nielsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (9) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Kimura regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nielsen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is just content to waste time from the top position. Kimura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (12) vs (0) Kimura
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nielsen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (14) vs (0) Kimura
Nielsen is stalling here but it's allowed Kimura to get half guard.
Nielsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nielsen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (14) vs (2) Kimura
Nielsen is looking to sweep but instead, Kimura has passed into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Nielsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura slows the pace down in half guard.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (16) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura controlling Nielsen's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Nielsen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (19) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura stops Nielsen from passing to mount.
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen takes a little break here. Kimura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen taking a break here but Kimura is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nielsen prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Sven Kristian Nielsen retains his heavyweight title!
Sven Kristian Nielsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 42
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4503 p4p, 366 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 3842 p4p, 331 weight class). Nielsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wardruna - Fehu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Mario Eikmeyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Eikmeyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Nielsen tries to sprawl out of it but Eikmeyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Nielsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eikmeyer tries to keep at a distance but Nielsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nielsen pulls Eikmeyer into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nielsen dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Eikmeyer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Nielsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Eikmeyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nielsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen pushes down on Eikmeyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nielsen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (5) Nielsen
Nielsen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Eikmeyer is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen has control of Eikmeyer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Eikmeyer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Eikmeyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Eikmeyer is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eikmeyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Nielsen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Eikmeyer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sven Kristian Nielsen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 36 Victory Playoffs B
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pele Ronaldo (ranked 4517 p4p, 371 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 3607 p4p, 323 weight class). Nielsen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wardruna - Fehu kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Pele Ronaldo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nielsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ronaldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nielsen forces Ronaldo back against the ropes and clinches.
Ronaldo looking for a takedown.
Nielsen has Ronaldo pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nielsen pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Ronaldo tumbling to the mat - Nielsen dives into Ronaldo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ronaldo looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen 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.
Ronaldo looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ronaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nielsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Ronaldo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is keeping the position.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Ronaldo keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nielsen escapes and throws Ronaldo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (5) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ronaldo, who protects the arm well.
Ronaldo tries to improve position but can't.
Ronaldo prevents Nielsen from improving position.
Ronaldo wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Ronaldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ronaldo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ronaldo is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ronaldo avoid being mounted?
Nielsen trying to control from half guard but Ronaldo is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ronaldo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nielsen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (8) Nielsen
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nielsen advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ronaldo (0) vs (10) Nielsen
Ronaldo tries to reverse the position but Nielsen maintains control.
Nielsen wants to take Ronaldo's back here but Ronaldo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nielsen working for a guillotine from mount but Ronaldo is in no mood to give up.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ronaldo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ronaldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ronaldo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nielsen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ronaldo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ronaldo is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Nielsen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nielsen working for a guillotine from mount but Ronaldo is in no mood to give up.
Nielsen is looking to work his way around to Ronaldo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ronaldo is trying to escape the mount.
Ronaldo gets back to half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to maintain the position but Nielsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Nielsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nielsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Ronaldo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nielsen is working away from the top position though.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Ronaldo is having none of it.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ronaldo is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard.
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (13) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to work his way around to Ronaldo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nielsen tries to control but Ronaldo wriggling away.
Ronaldo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nielsen.
Ronaldo working to try and regain half guard.
Ronaldo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ronaldo wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
Ronaldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Ronaldo is a slippery customer.
Ronaldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Ronaldo is defending the position.
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ronaldo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ronaldo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo gets full guard.
Ronaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Ronaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ronaldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is keeping the position.
Nielsen is pushing down on Ronaldo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ronaldo is fighting to maintain full guard but Nielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nielsen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (16) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Ronaldo is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ronaldo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ronaldo (0) vs (19) Nielsen
Ronaldo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ronaldo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nielsen.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ronaldo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ronaldo is keeping busy.
Ronaldo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ronaldo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nielsen's arms.
Nielsen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ronaldo doesn't escape.
Ronaldo prevents Nielsen from getting a body triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo just trying to survive but Nielsen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nielsen looking for the choke but no joy.
Ronaldo is in bad spot here.
Ronaldo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ronaldo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nielsen has hold of Ronaldo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ronaldo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen wins on points by 19 to 0.
Sven Kristian Nielsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 25
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Allan Coe (ranked 2003 p4p, 217 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 3173 p4p, 300 weight class). Coe comes to the ring accompanied by Nothing To Lose. Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nielsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Coe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Coe (4) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coe taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen tries to bench press Coe off him but Coe keeps the position.
Coe trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
Coe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Coe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nielsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Coe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coe off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (4) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen has the hooks in. Coe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nielsen not allowing Coe to control his hands.
Coe tries to roll but Nielsen sticks to his back.
Nielsen looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Coe taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 18
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexi Laiho (ranked 1628 p4p, 187 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 2942 p4p, 286 weight class). Laiho comes to the ring accompanied by Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy. Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Sven Kristian Nielsen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexi Laiho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laiho instigates a clinch.
Laiho tries to score a body lock takedown but Nielsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Laiho is pressed up against the ropes. Nielsen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laiho down to the mat. Laiho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laiho moves into the clinch.
Nielsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nielsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laiho after a bit of a struggle.
Nielsen gets underhooks to prevent Laiho's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexi Laiho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laiho stops a takedown attempt from Nielsen.
Laiho goes for a takedown attempt but Nielsen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laiho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nielsen pinned against the ropes. Nielsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laiho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho has hold of one of Nielsen's legs. Nielsen is fighting the takedown attempt but Laiho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laiho (2) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laiho trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Laiho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laiho sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Nielsen doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Laiho paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Nielsen - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 16
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 1973 p4p, 209 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 2833 p4p, 273 weight class). Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bunny Anstey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anstey clinches up against the ropes.
Nielsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nielsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nielsen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anstey (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Anstey trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Anstey trying to get back to full guard but Nielsen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anstey (0) vs (5) Nielsen
Anstey is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anstey is looking to escape.
Anstey tries to hold on but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anstey tries to lock up and control but Nielsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anstey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking to control but Anstey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anstey is working to get back to half guard.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Anstey is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Anstey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Anstey shrugs it off.
Anstey reaches up to try and control the position but Nielsen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Anstey rolls and tries to escape and now Nielsen has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Anstey (0) vs (8) Nielsen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anstey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nielsen looking to break Anstey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anstey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nielsen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anstey is in bad spot here.
Nielsen working for the choke.
Nielsen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anstey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nielsen working for the choke.
Anstey wants to escape the position.
Anstey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nielsen's arms.
Nielsen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen not allowing Anstey to control his hands.
Nielsen controlling well, preventing Anstey from escaping the position.
Anstey trying to control the hands but Nielsen breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Anstey right now.
Nielsen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anstey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anstey tries to roll but Nielsen sticks to his back.
Anstey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking for the RNC.
Anstey is in bad spot here.
Nielsen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nielsen looking to break Anstey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anstey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nielsen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anstey is in bad spot here.
Nielsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Anstey rolls, trying to escape but Nielsen keeps control of the position.
Nielsen avoiding Anstey 's attempts to control his hands.
Anstey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anstey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nielsen gets his way!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking to control Anstey but Anstey is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nielsen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nielsen keeps control of the position as Anstey tries to break free.
Nielsen trying to control momentarily.
Anstey is really stuck here.
Anstey trying to control the position but Nielsen manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey is trying to roll into a better position but Nielsen has get a rear naked choke and Anstey is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 11
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 2616 p4p, 263 weight class) and Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 1633 p4p, 197 weight class). Nielsen comes to the ring accompanied by Wardruna - Fehu. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andrey Kuznetcov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuznetcov has Nielsen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kuznetcov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nielsen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Kuznetcov
Kuznetcov trying to control but Nielsen postures up.
Kuznetcov is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuznetcov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetcov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Kuznetcov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kuznetcov holds on and takes a little breather.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetcov is keeping the position for now.
Kuznetcov pulls Nielsen in to control the position.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetcov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (0) Kuznetcov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen wants to control but Kuznetcov is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen wants to control but Kuznetcov is keeping him busy.
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuznetcov is defending well.
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuznetcov is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nielsen wants to control but Kuznetcov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuznetcov is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuznetcov is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Kuznetcov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuznetcov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nielsen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (5) vs (4) Kuznetcov
Nielsen just trying to survive but Kuznetcov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov looking for the RNC.
Kuznetcov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nielsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nielsen for a finish.
Our spies down at at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts inform us that Kuznetcov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuznetcov keeps control of the position as Nielsen tries to break free.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Kuznetcov 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, Nielsen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nielsen just trying to survive but Kuznetcov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kuznetcov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nielsen wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuznetcov gets his hands free.
Kuznetcov looking for the choke but no joy.
Kuznetcov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nielsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuznetcov is looking for a kimura here.
Kuznetcov is keen to just control but Nielsen is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuznetcov is keen to just control but Nielsen is a slippery customer.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Kuznetcov tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen managing to control the position.
Kuznetcov stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Kuznetcov slips nicely into half guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Kuznetcov postures up.
Nielsen is not content to let Kuznetcov control the position.
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Kuznetcov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is stalling here. Nielsen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kuznetcov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nielsen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (9) vs (4) Kuznetcov
Nielsen wants to control but Kuznetcov is keeping him busy.
Nielsen working away.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Kuznetcov is working away.
Kuznetcov struggling a bit here.
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuznetcov is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nielsen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (9) vs (8) Kuznetcov
Nielsen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kuznetcov 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, Nielsen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Nielsen right now.
Nielsen fending off the submission attempt from Kuznetcov.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen showing good submission defense here.
Kuznetcov trying to control momentarily.
Kuznetcov is trying to stick to Nielsen's back but Nielsen is turning into Kuznetcov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kuznetcov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nielsen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (11) vs (8) Kuznetcov
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuznetcov is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen stands and throws Kuznetcov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (14) vs (8) Kuznetcov
Kuznetcov is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuznetcov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuznetcov tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
Kuznetcov is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
A lull in the action here as Nielsen stalls from top position.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuznetcov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nielsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuznetcov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuznetcov struggling a bit here.
Nielsen tries to move to mount but Kuznetcov blocks the move with his legs.
Kuznetcov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuznetcov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuznetcov has one of Nielsen's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kuznetcov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (14) vs (10) Kuznetcov
Kuznetcov prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen wants to control but Kuznetcov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Kuznetcov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuznetcov.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuznetcov is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Kuznetcov is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
A relieved looking Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Nielsen avoids the body shot from Lutte.
Nielsen jabs Lutte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nielsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nielsen catches Lutte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Le Lutte has been cut.#TD#
Nielsen feints and as Lutte raises his hands in defense, Nielsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lutte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nielsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nielsen cracks Lutte with a solid left hand.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lutte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Lutte.
Nielsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Lutte has wrist control.
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
That has opened up Le Lutte's cut even more.
Nielsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Lutte working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen stands and throws Lutte's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nielsen working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lutte has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lutte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nielsen controls the position. #SUB#
Nielsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nielsen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2##SUB#
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Lutte is defending well.
Lutte wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lutte on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lutte takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lutte is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT#
The cut above Le Lutte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lutte is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nielsen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nielsen is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#
Le Lutte's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Le Lutte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Nielsen scores with a shot to the body.
Flyboy throws a sloppy head kick and Nielsen moves out of range easily.
Nielsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flyboy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flyboy shoots in looking for a takedown. Nielsen tries to sprawl out of it but Flyboy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nielsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flyboy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Flyboy has been cut.
Nielsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flyboy throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Nielsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen stands up over Flyboy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nielsen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Tom Flyboy's cut even more.#T1#
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nielsen lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#
Tom Flyboy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Flyboy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
A relieved looking Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bystrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Bystrom lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Bystrom lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Nielsen gets a double leg takedown into Bystrom's guard.#SUB#
Nielsen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bystrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bystrom told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Bystrom working a defensive guard here.
Bystrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nielsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Nielsen is in close to Bystrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nielsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bystrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nielsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bystrom is pulling down on Nielsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nielsen, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nielsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nielsen works the jab nicely.
Bystrom avoids the body shot from Nielsen.
Nielsen missing with a left hand there. Bystrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bystrom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Nielsen shoots in and bounces Bystrom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nielsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nielsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nielsen trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Bystrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Bystrom being controlled here, momentarily.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bystrom holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nielsen dodges the punch combination from Bystrom.
Nielsen throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Bystrom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bystrom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bystrom cracks Nielsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nielsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bystrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nielsen.
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 Sven Kristian Nielsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bystrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nielsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bystrom drops his hands momentarily and Nielsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nielsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Nielsen.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut.
Bystrom keeps Nielsen at a distance using the push kick.
Bystrom thows a leg kick but Nielsen checks it #TD#
and Nielsen counters with a single leg into guard. Bystrom didn't expect that.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nielsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Bystrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bystrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen 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.#T1#
Bystrom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nielsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen pulls Bystrom in to control the position. #SUB#
Nielsen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bystrom frees his head nicely. Oh but Nielsen has switched to an armbar! Bystrom is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Nielsen looks to land a right hand but Fury moved out of range.
Nielsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nielsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Fury 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fury moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nick Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fury thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Fury feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nielsen sprawling to the canvas! Nielsen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fury finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fury throws a big shot that misses.
Nielsen moves out of range as Fury throws a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fury. No joy for Nielsen on that attempt.
Fury was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fury connects with the punch.#T1#
Fury blocks a jab.
Nielsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nielsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nielsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fury back to the cage. Nielsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nielsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nielsen misses with a hook.
Fury buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury defending well as Nielsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nielsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Fury cracks Nielsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
That has opened up Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut even more.
Fury misses with a hook. Nielsen ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Fury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nielsen slips under a jab.
Nielsen lands with an overhand left.
Fury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fury misses with a low kick.
Nielsen feints the counter takedown.
Nielsen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fury eats them both and turns towards Nielsen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fury slaps away a takedown attempt from Nielsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nielsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nick Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury lands a front kick.
Nielsen looks winded!
Fury looks for the body kick but Nielsen saw that one coming.
Nielsen with the counter takedown but Fury avoids it easily.
Fury cracks Nielsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fury lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Nielsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fury can pounce on him.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Nielsen.
Fury is looking to counter with a body kick.#KD#
Fury cracks Nielsen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nielsen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fury finish him?
#ROC#
Nielsen is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Sven Kristian Nielsen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fury is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fury slips under a jab.
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Fury finish him?
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nielsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
Fury lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nielsen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fury dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Fury!
After the fight, Nick Fury was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Nielsen works over Ronaldo's head and body with a nice combination.
Nielsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronaldo tries to counter with a takedown but Nielsen is quick to defend against it.
Nielsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ronaldo.
Nielsen misses the jab.
Nielsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ronaldo.
Nielsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Nielsen drives through with a takedown into Ronaldo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nielsen with a nice head shot there.
Nielsen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ronaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Ronaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nielsen defends it easily.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen is in close to Ronaldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ronaldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ronaldo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here.
Ronaldo working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Ronaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nielsen is working Ronaldo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ronaldo looking to control.
Nielsen lands a couple of digs.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Ronaldo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nielsen has picked Ronaldo up and slammed him! Ronaldo can't keep hold of the triangle and Nielsen manages to pass to side control!
Nielsen landing strikes.
Ronaldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Ronaldo is working away.
Nielsen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ronaldo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A big shot lands for Nielsen! That's hurt Ronaldo! Will he recover? Nielsen fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NSC 31: Maximus vs Nielsen
Date: Jun 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Maximus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Maximus.
A quick step to the side and Maximus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Maximus.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maximus.
Maximus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nielsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nielsen manages to avoid it.
Nielsen shoots and misses #CL#
and Maximus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nielsen is looking to control Maximus's arms but Maximus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nielsen has his back to the ropes.
Nielsen misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Nielsen.
Nielsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Still in the clinch, Maximus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nielsens head. #CUT#
That has opened up Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Maximus as the two fighters clinch.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Maximus.
#T1#
Nielsen throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Maximus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nielsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nielsen prevents a body shot from Maximus.
Still in the clinch, Maximus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nielsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nielsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nielsen looks winded!
Maximus lands with a right to the head.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nielsen trying to control the position but instead, Maximus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nielsen into the ropes.
Maximus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nielsen.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Maximus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nielsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maximus lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Nielsen is rocked!#T2#
Maximus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#KD#
Maximus drops Nielsen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nielsen is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus is working Nielsen over against the ropes.
Maximus dips a shoulder and cracks Nielsen with a mighty uppercut! Nielsen falls back against the ropes and Maximus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nielsen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Maximus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
NSC 25: Maximus vs Twborg
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Francis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nielsen walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Francis scores with a shot to the body.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Nielsen moves away and avoids it.
Nielsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Francis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Francis connects with a looping right hand.
Nielsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Francis.
Francis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nielsen takes a swing at Francis's ribcage but misses.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen misses with the combination.
Nielsen misses with a few strikes there.
Francis scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis throws a body punch but Nielsen moves out of range. #T1#
Nielsen scores with a shot to the body.
Nielsen walks into a jab.#CUT2#
Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut is getting worse.
Francis misses with a straight left.
Francis drops Nielsen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Francis follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohan Francis!
A very excited looking Yohan Francis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PSE 40
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Nielsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Dio throws a nice looking combination but Nielsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nielsen.
Dio throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Nielsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nielsen is fighting to break Dio's control of his arms but Dio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nielsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dio's head.
Dio managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Dio trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Nielsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dio is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nielsen 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#
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nielsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying to keep Dio in close.
Nielsen is pulling down on Dio's head to control his posture. #T2#
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dio trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Dio postures up.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.
Dio preventing the sweep.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully.
Dio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dio cracks Nielsen with a solid left hand.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dio 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.
Dio cracks Nielsen with a solid left hand.#T3#
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Dio postures up in Nielsen's guard and throws a big left but Nielsen blocks it.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Dio is proving a slippery customer.
Dio won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nielsen trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dio holds on and takes a little breather.
Nielsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dio is adopting a defensive guard.
Dio wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nielsen won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Dio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nielsen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dio controls Nielsen momentarily but Nielsen frees himself.
Nielsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nielsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Sven Kristian Nielsen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nielsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nielsen lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Dio closes the distance and clinches.
Nielsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nielsen as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Dio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dio manages to end up in side control.
Nielsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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. Dio connects with a nice short shot to Nielsen's temple.
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Dio is very close to passing his half guard.
Nielsen is holding on to half guard well.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Dio stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.#T1#
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Dio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nielsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nielsen has momentary wrist control but Dio slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a triangle but Dio pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Dio 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.
Dio trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Dio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dio has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.
Nielsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dio.
Dio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nielsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nielsen's head.
Dio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
John Dio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dio looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Dio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Nielsen is trying to keep Dio in close.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dio is one step ahead there.
Dio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nielsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dio throws a strike but Nielsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nielsen trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dio trying to control the position here.
Dio trying to control the position.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Dio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nielsen.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nielsen throws a big shot that misses.
Nielsen misses with a double jab
letting Dio counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Dio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nielsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dio lands with a nice combination. Nielsen backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Dio looks to land a combination. Nielsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nielsen throws a hook but Dio blocks it.
Dio looks to land a combination but Nielsen avoids it well.
Nielsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Nielsen slips under a jab.
Nielsen clobbers Dio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Nielsen moves away from the strike by Dio.
Dio looks to land a combination but Nielsen avoids it well.
Nielsen feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Nielsen gets tackled into the cage by Dio. Dio maintains the clinch. #T1#
Nielsen'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.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Nielsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nielsen slowing the pace effectively.
Dio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dio is looking to control Nielsen's arms but Nielsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dio has his back to the cage. #TD#
Nielsen pulls Dio into guard.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen preventing the sweep. #T2#
Dio looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nielsen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working.
Nielsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dio.
Nielsen won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Nielsen lands a couple of digs.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Nielsen passes into half guard.
Dio wants to control but Nielsen passes into side.
Dio wants to control but Nielsen postures up.#T3#
Dio is looking to reverse the position.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working.
Nielsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dio can't do much from the bottom here.
Nielsen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dio down.
Dio tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Dio is working away.
Dio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Dio holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Dio is working away.
Dio is trying to get back to half guard.
Dio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nielsen in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nielsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dio is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Kristian Nielsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nielsen 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, 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:
PSE 34
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Minerva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nielsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Minerva. #CUT#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Scott Minerva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Minerva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut.
Nielsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minerva scores with a sloppy right hand. Nielsen should have avoided that one.
Minerva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nielsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Minerva.
Nielsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nielsen slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Minerva misses its intended target.
Nielsen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Minerva throws out a loose jab but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Nielsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Minerva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nielsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nielsen slips a straight right by Minerva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Nielsen catches Minerva right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nielsen is defended easily by Minerva.#T1#
Minerva takes one to the chin there.
Minerva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Nielsen. Those never looked like landing.
Minerva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nielsen.
Nielsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Minerva defends it well.
Nielsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minerva throws a hook but Nielsen avoids it easily.
Nielsen with the counter takedown but Minerva avoids it easily.
Minerva throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Nielsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Minerva gets back to full guard.
Nielsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Minerva has wrist control.
Nielsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Minerva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nielsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minerva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minerva 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.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Minerva wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minerva keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nielsen moves away from the strike by Minerva.
Nielsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nielsen slips a straight right by Minerva.
Minerva lands a head shot.
Minerva is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nielsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Minerva throws the left hand but Nielsen avoids the punch easily.
Nielsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nielsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minerva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minerva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott Minerva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minerva throws a jab when Nielsen was well out of range.
A big left from Nielsen misses.
Minerva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nielsen manages to avoid it.
Nielsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Minerva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nielsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
That has opened up Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut even more.
Minerva misses with a hook. Nielsen ducked under it nicely.
Nielsen feints the counter takedown.
Nielsen ducks under a wild hook from Minerva.
Minerva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielsen misses with a double jab.
Minerva throws a hook but Nielsen blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Minerva.
And Nielsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Minerva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Minerva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nielsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Minerva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Minerva throws a series of punches but Nielsen moves out of range.
Nielsen misses with a wild combination.
Nielsen misses with a two punch combination.
Minerva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nielsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Minerva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nielsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nielsen connects with a crisp jab.
Minerva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minerva throws out a loose jab but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielsen throws a hook to the side of Minerva's head but Minerva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minerva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minerva, as that shot connected.
Minerva throws out a powerful jab.
Nice takedown defense from Minerva. No joy for Nielsen on that attempt. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Minerva has knocked Nielsen down with a huge combo! Minerva steps away and waves a wobbly Nielsen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Nielsen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minerva cracks Nielsen with a hook to the temple - Nielsen is on wobbly legs here! Minerva swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nielsen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Minerva wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Minerva!
After winning the bout, Scott Minerva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PSE 28
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Nielsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Nielsen is now in Smith's guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nielsen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Nielsen throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Nielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith moves into full guard.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nielsen has passed into half guard!
Nielsen lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Nielsen slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Nielsen 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.
Nielsen drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Nielsen in his half guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nielsen controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here.
Smith is trying to hold Nielsen in close to prevent damage but Nielsen has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Smith is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Nielsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Kristian Nielsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith misses the jab.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nielsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nielsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith digs a good body shot into Nielsen's ribs.
Nielsen misses with a straight right. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Nielsen's ribcage. Nielsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Nielsen.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Nielsen looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Nielsen.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nielsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Nielsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nielsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nielsen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Nielsen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Nielsen slips the punch.
Nielsen misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Nielsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Sven Kristian Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Nielsen lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Nielsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nielsen's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Smith stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nielsen has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Smith manages to get his head free but now Nielsen has transitioned to an armbar! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nielsen! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, 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.
The defeated Aaron Smith had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
PSE 24
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Nielsen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nielsen throwing strikes but missing.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Badass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen is pushing down on Badass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badass is fighting to maintain full guard but Nielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nielsen lands strikes from half guard.
Badass is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badass avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Badass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Badass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nielsen. #T1#
Badass is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badass avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
Badass trying to control here.
Badass is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nielsen slips a nice elbow through Badass's hands, connecting with Badass's forehead.
Nielsen working the head and body with strikes.
Nielsen is thwarting Badass's attempts to control the position.
Nielsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
Badass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nielsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Badass moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielsen throwing strikes but missing.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nielsen postures up.
Badass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Badass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass pulls Nielsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nielsen from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Badass continues to stall.
Nielsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Badass has momentary wrist control but Nielsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Badass is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
Nielsen trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Badass.
Nielsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Badass has his hands on Nielsen's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nielsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Badass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Badass shoots for a double leg takedown but Nielsen sprawls well. He's pushed Badass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nielsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Badass defends it well.
Badass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nielsen pinned against the cage. Nielsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Badass with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nielsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Billy Ray Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nielsen's waist but Nielsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Badass off to one side.
Badass has a takedown stuffed.
Badass is breathing heavily.
Nielsen lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Kristian Nielsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Badass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Badass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nielsen swivels and escapes.
Badass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nielsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Nielsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Badass to the ground. Nielsen is now in Badass's guard.
Badass is pulling down on Nielsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nielsen, at least for the moment.
Badass looking to control.
#SUB#
Badass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nielsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nielsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nielsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nielsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Nielsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Nielsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nielsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nielsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Nielsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nielsen lands a couple of elbows.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Badass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nielsen distracts Badass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Nielsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Nielsen throwing strikes but missing.
Nielsen is in close to Badass's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nielsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Badass keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Badass working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
Badass has control of Nielsen's left arm, preventing Nielsen from doing any damage. #T3#
Badass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielsen is one step ahead there.
Nielsen trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nielsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nielsen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Badass down.
Badass takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nielsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Badass is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Nielsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Badass keeping his opponent close.
Badass managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nielsen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nielsen wants to control but Badass is keeping him busy.
Badass gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Kristian Nielsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Badass shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nielsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Badass tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nielsen's legs.
Nielsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Badass is looking for a kimura but Nielsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Badass to get the leverage.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Badass throwing shots but Nielsen is blocking nicely.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badass is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Badass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Nielsen pulls Badass in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen controls Badass momentarily but Badass frees himself. #SUB2#
Nielsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Badass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Badass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badass trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Badass controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a triangle but Badass pushes his legs off easily.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Badass's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Badass is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Badass stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Badass trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Badass is in close to Nielsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Badass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Badass throwing strikes from guard but Nielsen blocks nicely.
Sven Kristian Nielsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nielsen is pulling down on Badass's head. It's preventing any offense from Badass, at least for the moment.
Badass landing with the ground and pound.
Badass being controlled here momentarily.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Badass throws a big elbow that misses.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Badass is concentrating on defense, preventing Nielsen from advancing position.
Badass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Badass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Ray Badass.
Well Nielsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, 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:
PSE 18
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Nielsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nielsen misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Cain.
Nielsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cain. Cain obviously looking to wear him down.
David Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain throws a jab when Nielsen was well out of range.
Cain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cain throws a jab when Nielsen was well out of range.
Nielsen moves out of range of the body kick from Cain.
Nielsen feints the counter takedown.
Cain throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Nielsen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Nielsen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Nielsen. #T1##SUB2#
Nielsen is working for a kimura but Cain is defending it quite comfortably.
Nielsen controlling the pace.
Nielsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nielsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cain trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen is looking to stall here but Cain recovers full guard.
Cain wants to stand but Nielsen is controlling the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen throwing strikes from guard but Cain blocks nicely.
Nielsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Cain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cain is one step ahead there.
Nielsen pulls Cain in close to his closed guard and prevents Cain from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nielsen working a defensive guard but Cain passes into half guard.
Cain wants to stand but Nielsen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nielsen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen gets back to half guard.
Nielsen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 David Cain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nielsen on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Jab, jab by Cain - just one landing.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Nielsen tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cain connects with a leg kick. Nielsen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cain misses with a straight left.
Nielsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cain throws a head kick but Nielsen moves out of range.
Cain misses with a kick to the body.
Cain misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cain, right into the meat.
Cain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cain misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Cain. #T1#
Cain avoids the body shot from Nielsen.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Nielsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nielsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nielsen cracks Cain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nielsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Cain's head.
Cain misses with a looping right.
Cain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Nielsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nielsen looks to land a strike but Cain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Cain keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Cain throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Nielsen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nielsen is nestled in close to Cain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but Cain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nielsen to get the leverage.
Nielsen is controlling the pace.
Nielsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cain is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Nielsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cain is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Nielsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Cain defends it.
Cain is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David Cain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Kristian Nielsen'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!
#R3#
Cain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cain scores with a jab. Nielsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cain thows a leg kick but Nielsen checks it #TD2#
and Nielsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cain! #SUB2#
Nielsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nielsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nielsen trying to control the action but Cain is working from the bottom.
Nielsen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cain sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain taking a bit of punishment here - Nielsen scoring with strikes.
Cain dodges the ground and pound from Nielsen.#T1#
Nielsen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Nielsen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Nielsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nielsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nielsen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cain works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cain is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard.
Sven Kristian Nielsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nielsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nielsen throws a strike but Cain avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nielsen lands a couple of elbows.
Nielsen controlling from the top position.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sven Kristian Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
David Cain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nielsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Nielsen postures up in Cain's guard and throws a big left but Cain blocks it.
Nielsen trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nielsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cain throws out the jab.
Nielsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nielsen.
A punch combination from Cain misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nielsen misses the target.
Cain slips a jab from Nielsen.
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nielsen looks for a takedown but Cain sprawls well.
Cain throwing a counter right hand but Nielsen manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown but Cain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
David Cain is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nielsen misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Cain. Beautiful body shot.
Cain lands with a cross.
Cain cracks Nielsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters circling a little - Cain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielsen throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cain scoring well with a low kick there.
Nielsen throws a nice looking combination but Cain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Cain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cain, 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 Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cain!
A very excited looking David Cain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Nielsen lands a slapping body shot.
Draganov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Draganov throws a chopping leg kick but Nielsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Nielsen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nielsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Draganov wants to get back to full guard.
Draganov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nielsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nielsen prevents Draganov from improving his position.
Nielsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nielsen working Draganov over with strikes. #SUB#
Nielsen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Draganov defend it? Nielsen steps over the head and cranks it - Draganov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nielsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
A victorious Sven Kristian Nielsen 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Nielsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.
Alexander misses with a series of wild punches.
Nielsen feints the counter takedown.
Alexander swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Nielsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nielsen distracts Alexander with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Alexander is rocked!
Nielsen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Alexander's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
An out of breath Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nielsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Alexander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Nielsen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alexander quickly recovers to half guard.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet.
Nielsen working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Nielsen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Alexander is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMMA 87 Take vs Musashi
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Nielsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nielsen. Those never looked like landing.
Lyons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nielsen.
Lyons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.#CL2#
Lyons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nielsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nielsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nielsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nielsen trying to stall but Lyons improves his position.
Lyons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyons.
Lyons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nielsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nielsen misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lyons as Nielsen tries to tie him up.
Lyons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lyons misses with some punches.
#T1#
Lyons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lyons as the two fighters clinch.
Nielsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lyons up against the cage.
Nielsen is trying to stall.
Lyons blocks an uppercut.
Nielsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lyons.
Nielsen stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyons.
Nielsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyons.
Nielsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nielsen lands a body shot.
Lyons prevents a body shot from Nielsen. #T2#
Nice body punch from Lyons - that landed with a thud.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Lyons. #CUT2#
Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut is getting worse.
Lyons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nielsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyons has a couple of punches blocked by Nielsen.
Lyons taking a breather.
Nielsen misses with a punch to the body.
Lyons can't find room to land a body shot as Nielsen controls the action.
Lyons digs a right hand underneath Nielsen's ribcage. Nielsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nielsen wants to stall.
Nielsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Nielsen trying to stall but Lyons improves his position.
Nielsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Lyons gets an underhook and turns Nielsen into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Nielsen would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A body shot lands from Lyons.
Nice body punch from Lyons - that landed with a thud.
Lyons scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyons. #TD2#
Lyons turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lyons manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Lyons remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lyons works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen tries to buck Lyons off but Lyons is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Lyons seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lyons scoring with punches from side control.
Nielsen parries the strikes from Lyons easily there. Lyons is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nielsen to escape.
Lyons just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons tries to advance to mount but Nielsen denies him.
Nielsen is trying to improve his position.
Lyons in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Lyons is working Nielsen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lyons scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nielsen to see if he's OK.#CUT2#
Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nielsen tries to bench press Lyons off him but Lyons keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Nielsen gets back to half guard.
Lyons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lyons is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Lyons drops an elbow to the side of Nielsen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lyons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lyons fails to land the takedown.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hannibal Lyons!
A very excited looking Hannibal Lyons made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MMMA 82 Qasi Vs McKane
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Nielsen scores with a body shot.
Nielsen misses with a looping left.
Saul Tigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen throws a series of punches but Tigh avoids them all with ease.
Tigh is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tigh misses with a kick to the body.
Tigh misses with an uppercut. Nielsen saw that one coming.
Tigh scores with a jab. Nielsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen throws a hook but Tigh blocks it.
Tigh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nielsen misses with a looping right.
Tigh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tigh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nielsen.
Nielsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tigh.
Nielsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Tigh throws a hook to the side of Nielsen's head but Nielsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tigh moves out of range as Nielsen strikes.
Nielsen looks to throw the jab but Tigh is out of range.
Nielsen misses with a left hand
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut is getting worse.
Nielsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nielsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Tigh 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.
Nielsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Tigh counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nielsen! Tigh lets Nielsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Nielsen is rocked!
Tigh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tigh knocks out Nielsen with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tigh before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tigh picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Tigh!
Saul Tigh gave a mention to Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 5
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Nazari digs a good hook to Nielsen's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nielsen misses the target.
Nazari tries to land a leg kick but Nielsen saw it coming and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Nazari #TD#
and Nielsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Nazari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nielsen defends well.
Nazari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Nielsen lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen advances position into side control!
Nazari is trying to improve his position.
Nielsen working away.#T1#
Nielsen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nazari some visible discomfort.
Nielsen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Nazari is working from the bottom.
Nazari taking a bit of punishment here - Nielsen scoring with strikes.
Nielsen controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazari keeps working.
Nazari is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nielsen connects with a decent elbow.
Nazari struggling a bit here.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazari keeps working.
Nazari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nielsen's best efforts.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nielsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Nazari is in trouble now - Nielsen has advanced to mount!
Nielsen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nazari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nielsen is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Nazari is rocked!
Nielsen controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been informed that Nazari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nazari holds on for dear life.#T4#
Nazari is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Nielsen controlling his opponent.
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Nazari to control.
Nazari is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Nazari to control.
Nielsen tries to control but Nazari wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Kristian Nielsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nazari tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazari misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Nielsen counters with a big slam followed by a series of strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DARE 34
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Nielsen slips a straight right by Crewman V.
Crewman V takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Nielsen.
Crewman V looks to land a left hand but Nielsen moved out of range nicely.
Crewman V leaves Nielsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nielsen misses the jab.
Nielsen tries to move into range but Crewman V moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crewman V throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crewman V looks to land a left hand but Nielsen moved out of range nicely.
Nielsen attempts a counter takedown but Crewman V avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewman V's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nielsen under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Crewman V scores with a decent looking hook.
Crewman V drops his hands momentarily and Nielsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielsen needs to keep his hands up - Crewman V had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Nielsen misses with a hook. Crewman V ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Nielsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crewman V did well to prevent Nielsen getting side control.
Nielsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Nielsen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Crewman V trying to control here.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Crewman V is working from the bottom.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crewman V taking some punishment here, with Nielsen in his half guard.
Crewman V really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nielsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Crewman V is working from the bottom.
Crewman V won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
Crewman V trying to control here.
#T2#
Nielsen controlling the pace.
Crewman V avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nielsen.
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nielsen 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.
Crewman V wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Crewman V is working from the bottom.
Crewman V trying to control here.
Nielsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crewman V holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Crewman V wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nielsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crewman V.
Crewman V lands a jab to the nose.
Nielsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crewman V.
Crewman V cracks Nielsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Expendable Crewman V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crewman V lands with an uppercut that bounces Nielsen off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut is getting worse.
Crewman V fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nielsen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crewman V, as that shot connected.
Crewman V looks to land a body kick but Nielsen moved away.
Nielsen throws a series of punches but Crewman V moves out of range.
Nielsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crewman V.
Nielsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crewman V lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crewman V cracks Nielsen with a hook to the temple - Nielsen is on wobbly legs here! Crewman V swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nielsen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Crewman V wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Expendable Crewman V!
An out of breath and clearly excited Expendable Crewman V thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
DARE 28
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Cerrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nielsen.
Cerrone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nielsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like David Cerrone has been cut.
David Cerrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerrone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nielsen is able to avoid easily.
A jab lands there for Cerrone.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cerrone slips under a jab from Nielsen.
A jab from Nielsen finds it's way through Cerrone's defenses.
Nielsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cerrone. Cerrone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cerrone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nielsen moves away.#TD2#
Nielsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielsen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Nielsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Nielsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Cerrone won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
Cerrone is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard.
Nielsen tries to pass to full mount but Cerrone defends it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nielsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Cerrone is working from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Cerrone is defending the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nielsen works over Cerrone's head and body with a nice combination.
Nielsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cerrone. Cerrone obviously looking to wear him down.
Cerrone scores with a jab to the body.
Cerrone fails to land with a series of punches.
Nielsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
Cerrone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Nielsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cerrone's guard.#ES#
Cerrone kicks Nielsen off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Cerrone moves into the clinch.
Nielsen trying to stall but Cerrone improves his position.
A short right from Nielsen.
Nielsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cerrone.
Nielsen blocks a body shot from Cerrone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerrone lands a hook that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
Cerrone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielsen's elbow.
Cerrone lands a right hand.
Cerrone lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut even more.
Nielsen misses with some punches.
Nielsen working aggressively here.
Cerrone pushes Nielsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nielsen looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nielsen. #T4#
Cerrone lands a hook that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
Cerrone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Cerrone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Nielsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cerrone blocking some punches.
Cerrone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cerrone tries to work over Nielsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cerrone lands with a left to the head.
Cerrone tries to work over Nielsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nielsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cerrone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cerrone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Nielsen is rocked!
Cerrone lands a shot to the body.
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Cerrone finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Cerrone.
Cerrone has Nielsen pressed against the cage. Nielsen drops his hands and Cerrone takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Nielsen tumbling to the canvas! Cerrone rains down with more punches but Nielsen was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Cerrone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Cerrone!
David Cerrone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, XFighter Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
DARE 23
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Meida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nielsen walks into a jab.
Nielsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Thiago Meida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nielsen.
Meida lands with a straight right. Nielsen didn't see that one coming.
Nielsen staying out of range there.
Nielsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Meida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nielsen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nielsen avoids the head kick by Meida.
Meida with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Meida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nielsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meida momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meida throws a hook but Nielsen avoids it easily.#T1##TD2#
Nielsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Meida is defending the position.
Meida wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
Nielsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Meida is a slippery customer.
Nielsen is pressing down on Meida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meida is holding on for now.
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Meida taking some punishment here, with Nielsen in his half guard.
Nielsen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nielsen looking to control but Meida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Meida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nielsen on the ground.
Meida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Nielsen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nielsen with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Nielsen with shots to the head and body - Meida looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Meida is rocked!
Nielsen softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Meida is out cold! Nielsen jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMMA 51 Cortez vs Legstrong
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Nielsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Un bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jong Un now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nielsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jong Un is fending him off so far but Nielsen persists. Nope, Jong Un circles away and we're back to standing.
Jong Un has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nielsen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nielsen misses with a body punch
and Jong Un counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Jong Un with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nielsen throws an off balance right hand
and Jong Un connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nielsen checks a low kick from Jong Un.
Jong Un slips a straight right by Nielsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nielsen.
Nielsen takes one to the chin there.
Nielsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jong Un counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nielsen looks to land a left hand but Jong Un moved out of range nicely.
Jong Un lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jong Un just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Un just misses with a punch to the body.
Nielsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Un moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Jong Un there.
Nielsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jong Un counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nielsen misses with a body shot.
Nielsen missing with a left hand there. Jong Un was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Nielsen throws an off balance right hand
and Jong Un counters with a straight right hand.
Jong Un lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut is getting worse.
Nielsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jong Un's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jong Un tries a quick counter leg kick but Nielsen is wise to it.
Jong Un lands an overhand right.
Nielsen throws a good cross that connects.
Jong Un fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nielsen.
Jong Un is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nielsen throws a body punch but Jong Un moves out of range.
Jong Un scores with a nice strike.
Jong Un slaps away a takedown attempt from Nielsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Nielsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nielsen scores with a decent looking hook.
Nielsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kim Jong Un is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Nielsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nielsen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Kristian Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Un slips a jab from Nielsen.
Jong Un listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nielsen misses with a hook to the body
and Jong Un counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Jong Un lands with an uppercut that bounces Nielsen off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Nielsen is rocked!#TD#
Nielsen gets a double leg takedown into Jong Un's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Un lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jong Un pushes down on Nielsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jong Un looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Un dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jong Un works Nielsen's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jong Un.
Jong Un scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sven Kristian Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen walks into a left hand.
Jong Un lands with a nice body punch.
Kim Jong Un seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jong Un rushes Nielsen and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nielsen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jong Un has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nielsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jong Un misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Nielsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jong Un backwards.
Jong Un throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Jong Un working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nielsen can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Un controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nielsen.
A left hand lands to the body for Jong Un.
Jong Un blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Un tries to throw a body punch but Nielsen avoids it by throwing Jong Un back against the cage.
Jong Un tries to throw a body punch but Nielsen avoids it by throwing Jong Un back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Un.
Jong Un misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Un lands an uppercut.
Nielsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Un.
Jong Un throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Nielsen tries a body shot but Jong Un blocks it.
Jong Un dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jong Un tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielsen's elbow. #T2#
Nielsen presses Jong Un against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jong Un is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nielsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jong Un blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nielsen is trying to pull guard but Jong Un has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Un letting Nielsen take a breather here.
Nielsen digs a right hand underneath Jong Un's ribcage. Jong Un let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nielsen lands with a right to the head.
Jong Un lands a hook that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
Nielsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nielsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Un misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nielsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Un.
Nielsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nielsen misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Nielsen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nielsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Nielsen trying to control but Jong Un is working from the bottom.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jong Un trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jong Un works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jong Un looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielsen is one step ahead there.
Nielsen trying to control but Jong Un is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jong Un sprawls well. Jong Un wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nielsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jong Un doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Kristian Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Un lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Un tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nielsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nielsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jong Un sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Un showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jong Un lands a two punch combo.
Jong Un lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nielsen's sensitive parts.
Jong Un connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
Jeez, Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nielsen tries for a takedown but Jong Un circles away easily
and Jong Un counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Nielsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kim Jong Un!
In his post fight interview, Kim Jong Un started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 24
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Nielsen.
Nielsen misses with a wild body shot.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nielsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nielsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nielsen jabs at Harris's body.
Nielsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harris wants to clinch.
Nielsen slips a jab from Harris.
Harris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Lotus in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Nielsen.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Nielsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Nielsen with the counter takedown but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Nielsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Harris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raven Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
and Nielsen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Harris! He's just covering up as Nielsen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen 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:
MMMA Clown Caos 17
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Nielsen misses with a body shot.
Olah misses with a wild body shot.
Nielsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olah loads up on a big right hand but Nielsen slips the punch.
Nielsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Halo Olah has been cut.
Olah fails to land with a series of punches.
Olah misses with an uppercut. Nielsen saw that one coming.
A jab from Olah finds it's way through Nielsen's defenses.
Olah throws a lazy right hand but Nielsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Olah counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen works the jab nicely.
Olah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nielsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olah lands with an uppercut that bounces Nielsen off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Olah.
Nielsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nielsen with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Olah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olah throws a hook but Nielsen avoids it easily.
Nielsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Olah defends it well.
Olah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nielsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olah throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Olah cracks Nielsen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nielsen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Olah finish him?
#ROC#
Nielsen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olah catches Nielsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Olah finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut even more.
Olah measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nielsen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Halo Olah!
After winning the bout, Halo Olah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMMA 30: Mars vs Jihad
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Boudain connects with a looping right hand.
Boudain thuds a left hand into Nielsen's body.
Boudain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nielsen tries a body shot but Boudain blocks it.
Boudain struggles to land a body shot inside as Nielsen controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Boudain. #BC#
Boudain breaks from the clinch.
Boudain cracks Nielsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nielsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Boudain.
Boudain cracks Nielsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Nielsen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudain ducks under a wild hook from Nielsen.
Boudain scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Boudain lands a big head kick that sends Nielsen to the canvas! Boudain follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Boudain!
A very excited looking Dante Boudain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC 316 Alves vs Holgersson
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Huey coming out on top.
Nielsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huey.
Huey throws a nice looking combination but Nielsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Nielsen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Huey sprawling to the canvas. Nielsen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Huey hang on? #ROC#
Huey is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Baby Huey has been cut.
Huey looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Nielsen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Huey defend it? Nielsen steps over the head and cranks it - Huey is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nielsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 312 Satan vs Wade II
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Catchmaer avoids the body shot from Nielsen.
Catchmaer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Catchmaer tries to close the distance and clinch but Nielsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nielsen thuds his right hand into Catchmaer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nielsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Catchmaer.
Nielsen slips a straight right by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nielsen back to the cage. Catchmaer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Catchmaer throws a hook to the side of Nielsen's head but Nielsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nielsen moves out of range as Catchmaer strikes.
Catchmaer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Catchmaer throws a good cross that connects.
Nielsen takes a swing at Catchmaer's ribcage but misses.
Catchmaer misses with a hook. Nielsen ducked under it nicely.
Nielsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catchmaer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nielsen on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catchmaer wants to land a leg kick but Nielsen is out of range.
Catchmaer connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Catchmaer misses with a low kick as Nielsen jumps back.
Nielsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Catchmaer defends it well.
Nielsen lands a right hook to the body.
Catchmaer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nielsen scores with a shot to the body.
Catchmaer misses with a hook. Nielsen ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Nice combo by Nielsen! Oh, that's hurt him - Catchmaer falls to the canvas and Nielsen follows him into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Gabryel Catchmaer has been cut.
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!
Nielsen is staying tight to Catchmaer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nielsen in side control, throwing shots but Catchmaer defends.
Nielsen lands a few punches from side control.
Catchmaer tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Catchmaer!
Nielsen with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#
Catchmaer is rocked!
Nielsen lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Catchmaer! Nielsen sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Catchmaer and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen 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:
HFC 308 Shankoli vs Gruber
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Kamen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Nielsen clinches up against the cage.
Nielsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kamen.
Nielsen works on Kamen's body with a couple of short punches.
Nielsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kamen.
Nielsen takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nielsen.
Nielsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Kamen.
A short right from Kamen on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielsen stalling in the clinch but Kamen improves position.
Kamen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nielsens head.
Nielsen stalling against the cage.
Nielsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nielsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Kamen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielsen's elbow.
Kamen is leaning against Nielsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nielsen taking a breather.
Nielsen tries to work over Kamen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nielsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nielsen tries to stall but Kamen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamen can't find room to land a body shot as Nielsen controls the action.
A short right from Kamen on the inside.
Nielsen tries to throw a body punch but Kamen avoids it by throwing Nielsen back against the cage.
Kamen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kamen.
Nielsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nielsen scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kamen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nielsen or not. #T2#
Nielsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kamen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Kamen.
Nielsen blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamen's elbow.
Kamen can't find room to land a body shot as Nielsen controls the action.
Kamen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kamen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Kamen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kamen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nielsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamen misses with some punches.
Nielsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamen gets an underhook and turns Nielsen into the cage.
Kamen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamen.
Good body shot from Kamen.
Nielsen looks winded!
Nielsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamen.
Kamen lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Kamen tries to work over Nielsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nielsen blocks an uppercut.
Nielsen can't find room to land a body shot as Kamen controls the action.
Kamen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamen lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Nielsen is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut even more.
Kamen lands with a light punch inside.
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamen finish him?
Kamen throws a big uppercut that drops Nielsen! More strikes from Kamen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nielsen lies dazed against the cage as Kamen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Kamen!
After the fight, Charles Kamen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xander Machado and Sven Kristian Nielsen. Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Sven Kristian Nielsen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Xander Machado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
Machado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Machado pulls guard successfully.
Nielsen won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Nielsen is sitting in close to Machado's body. Machado has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nielsen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nielsen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Machado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xander Machado!
Xander Machado decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC Challengers 90
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Nielsen misses with a body shot.
Fame swings for the body but Nielsen moves out of range.
Fame lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
Nielsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fame walks into a jab.
Nielsen connects with a body shot.
Nielsen misses with a series of wild punches.
As Nielsen looks to move away, Fame throws a big counter combo but Nielsen just gets out of the way.
Nielsen misses with a body punch
and Fame counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nielsen misses the shot to the body.
Nielsen looks to land a combination but Fame avoids it well.
Fame tries to counter by clinching up but Nielsen breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielsen tries for a takedown but Fame circles away easily
letting Fame counter with a right hand.
Nielsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fame counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Fame lands a nice shot to the body.
Fame works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nielsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fame manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fame takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
Lil Fame's cut is getting worse.
Nielsen throws a nice looking combination but Fame bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Nielsen misses the target.
Fame catches Nielsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nielsen shoots in and drives through. Fame sprawls well.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Fame has knocked Nielsen down with a huge combo! Fame steps away and waves a wobbly Nielsen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Nielsen is rocked!
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!
Nielsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Fame counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lil Fame!
Lil Fame gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
HFC 295 Yiftos vs Viceroy II
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nielsen tries to sprawl but Goodman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen is pressing down on Goodman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goodman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Goodman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Goodman is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen has control of Goodman's left arm, preventing Goodman from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Goodman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nielsen has his foot on Goodman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodman works his way back into a safe position though.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen seems keen to control Goodman's posture.
Goodman 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. #SUB#
Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Nielsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nielsen controls Goodman momentarily but Goodman frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Nielsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nielsen working for a triangle but Goodman defends it easily.
#SU2#
Goodman stands and steps away. Nielsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Goodman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nielsen to the mat! Nielsen manages to get full guard.
Goodman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Goodman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goodman throws a big elbow that misses.
Nielsen controls Goodman momentarily but Goodman frees himself. #SUB#
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nielsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nielsen trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nielsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Nielsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Nielsen stops Goodman from standing up.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Goodman.
Nielsen working some strikes from top position.
Goodman is looking to stand up but Nielsen isn't so interested in that idea.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nielsen's guard. #REVB#
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Goodman trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nielsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Goodman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and pushes Nielsen back into the cage.
Nielsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodman wants to take the fight to the mat but Nielsen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nielsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goodman.
Nielsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Nielsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nielsen lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Goodman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen is not content to let Goodman control the position.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is defending well. #T1#
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Goodman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
John Goodman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodman wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goodman in particular looking to stall.
Goodman tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it. #SUB2#
Goodman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nielsen is pressing down on Goodman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goodman works over Nielsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen pulls Goodman in close to his closed guard and prevents Goodman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nielsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nielsen controlling the position.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nielsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nielsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Nielsen tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman slips a jab from Nielsen.#CL#
Nielsen clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Nielsen fails to land.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nielsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goodman wants a takedown.
Sven Kristian Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
Nielsen tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Nielsen back against the cage.
Nielsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman has Nielsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nielsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goodman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen stalling in the clinch but Goodman improves position.
Goodman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nielsen prevents it.
Nielsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head. #T4##TD#
Nielsen wants the takedown. Goodman is fighting it off but Nielsen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goodman's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Goodman seems keen to control Nielsen's posture.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Goodman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Kristian Nielsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Nielsen loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Goodman gets the takedown into side control.
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
Goodman wants to control for a moment but Nielsen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Goodman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Goodman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nielsen sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Goodman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nielsen wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Goodman wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position. #SUB2#
Goodman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Goodman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nielsen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Goodman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nielsen defends it well.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodman defends well.
Goodman trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Goodman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Goodman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nielsen sprawls well initially but Goodman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Goodman is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Goodman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nielsen is looking to control Goodman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?
Nielsen tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
Goodman is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4##SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Goodman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Goodman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Goodman is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goodman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Goodman!
Our winner, John Goodman, 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:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 29, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Sven Kristian Nielsen. Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nielsen moves into range and clinches up with Del Rosario.
Nielsen has Del Rosario pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nielsen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Del Rosario tumbling to the mat - Nielsen dives into Del Rosario's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Rosario (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Rosario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Rosario can't keep his opponent in guard - Nielsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Del Rosario is defending the position.
Nielsen controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Del Rosario won't allow it.
Nielsen wants to control but Del Rosario is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Del Rosario as he works his way to full guard.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
Del Rosario trying to control the position here.
Nielsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Del Rosario seems keen to control Nielsen's posture.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
Nielsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control but Del Rosario is working from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rosario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to move into half guard but instead Del Rosario has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (2) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen 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.
Del Rosario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Del Rosario has picked Nielsen up and slammed him! Nielsen can't keep hold of the triangle and Del Rosario manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Del Rosario is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen keeps Del Rosario under control for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Del Rosario keeps moving and retains side control.
Nielsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Rosario's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is holding on to half guard well.
Nielsen wants to control but Del Rosario is keeping busy.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Rosario gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Del Rosario tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Del Rosario preventing the sweep.
Del Rosario postures up.
Del Rosario trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nielsen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen has gone for a leg lock! Del Rosario slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (7) vs (4) Nielsen
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Del Rosario pushing down on Nielsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Del Rosario controlling the pace.
Nielsen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (10) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to control but Del Rosario is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nielsen is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Del Rosario (13) vs (4) Nielsen
Del Rosario has good solid back control here.
Nielsen rolls, trying to escape but Del Rosario keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is riding his opponent, not letting Nielsen buck him off.
Nielsen is really stuck here.
Del Rosario controls the position.
Del Rosario avoiding Nielsen 's attempts to control his hands.
Nielsen tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen is controlling Del Rosario's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Del Rosario stalling.
Nielsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Del Rosario has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is pressing down on Del Rosario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Del Rosario not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Del Rosario from controlling successfully.
Del Rosario showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nielsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Del Rosario puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Del Rosario performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Del Rosario is controlling well.
Del Rosario is thwarting Nielsen's attempts to control the position.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Rosario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Rosario's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Del Rosario (13) vs (8) Nielsen
Del Rosario is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nielsen.
Nielsen keeps control of the position as Del Rosario tries to break free.
Del Rosario showing good submission defense here.
Nielsen tries to keep control of the position but Del Rosario is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
Shane Del Rosario is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Del Rosario thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen and Ernesto Leonardo. Nielsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wardruna - Fehu. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ernesto Leonardo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ernesto Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Leonardo has managed to clinch.
Nielsen looking for a takedown.
Leonardo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nielsen walks away with a smile on his face. Leonardo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leonardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leonardo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nielsen wants the takedown. Leonardo is fighting it off but Nielsen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Leonardo's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Leonardo
Leonardo keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Leonardo keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass.
Leonardo controls Nielsen momentarily but Nielsen frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass.
Nielsen trying to control but Leonardo is working from the bottom.
Leonardo trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nielsen controls the pace.
Leonardo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nielsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Leonardo
Nielsen working for a triangle but Leonardo defends it easily.
Leonardo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leonardo forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen trying to control from the bottom.
Leonardo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nielsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leonardo.
My spies in Red Tri-Angle - 12 ELITE COACHES inform me that Leonardo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Leonardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leonardo uses his free foot to push down on Nielsen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nielsen. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Leonardo
Nielsen is squirming around, avoiding Leonardo's attempts to control the action.
Nielsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nielsen regains half guard.
Leonardo is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is working for a kimura but Nielsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Leonardo postures up.
Leonardo slips nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leonardo is working away from the top position though.
Leonardo prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Leonardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonardo is one step ahead there.
Leonardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo passes into half guard.
Leonardo is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Leonardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leonardo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leonardo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nielsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nielsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leonardo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (5) Leonardo
Leonardo keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Leonardo controls Nielsen momentarily but Nielsen frees himself.
Leonardo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nielsen is now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Nielsen seems content to control.
Leonardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Leonardo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nielsen has cracked it and Leonardo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nielsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen 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:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen and Riad Radyan. Nielsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wardruna - Fehu. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Riad Radyan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Radyan tries to keep at a distance but Nielsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nielsen has Radyan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nielsen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Radyan tumbling to the mat - Nielsen dives into Radyan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Radyan
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Radyan is retaining full guard.
Radyan trying to control the position.
Radyan can't keep his opponent in guard - Nielsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nielsen slows the pace down in half guard.
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Radyan defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Radyan defends the submission attempt.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Radyan won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radyan wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Radyan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Radyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Radyan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nielsen slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Radyan looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Radyan looking for subs from the bottom but Nielsen mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (0) Radyan
Nielsen trying to control but Radyan is having none of it.
Radyan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nielsen has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (8) vs (0) Radyan
Radyan just trying to survive but Nielsen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radyan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nielsen is staying active.
Nielsen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nielsen gets his hands free as Radyan looks to control.
Nielsen has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen working for the choke.
Radyan just trying to survive but Nielsen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen biding his time, controlling Radyan.
Radyan prevents Nielsen from getting a body triangle.
Nielsen keeps control of the position easily here as Radyan tries to buck him off.
Nielsen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Radyan is defending well though. Nielsen let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radyan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nielsen's guard. Nice work there by Radyan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (8) vs (2) Radyan
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radyan is one step ahead there.
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Radyan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Radyan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (10) vs (2) Radyan
Radyan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Radyan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nielsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nielsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nielsen trying to control but Radyan is working from the bottom.
Radyan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Radyan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Radyan is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Radyan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nielsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nielsen stays in close to Radyan's body and controls the position.
Radyan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
Radyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (13) vs (2) Radyan
Radyan is being controlled here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Radyan is working away.
Radyan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nielsen works to advance to full mount. Radyan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (15) vs (2) Radyan
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Radyan is squirming around nicely.
Radyan gets back to half guard.
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Radyan trying to control here.
Radyan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nielsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Radyan actively working from the bottom here.
Nielsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Radyan trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Radyan! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (18) vs (2) Radyan
Nielsen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Radyan is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Radyan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (21) vs (2) Radyan
Nielsen has the hooks in. Radyan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nielsen is controlling the position but Radyan somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Nielsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
Radyan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Radyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Radyan is defending the position.
Nielsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nielsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nielsen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nielsen uses his free foot to push down on Radyan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Radyan. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (24) vs (2) Radyan
Nielsen tries to control but Radyan wriggling away.
Nielsen is looking to work his way around to Radyan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Radyan is trying desperately to improve position.
Nielsen controlling the pace for now.
Radyan tries to lock up and control but Nielsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking to secure an arm triangle but Radyan defends it well.
Radyan tries to hold on but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nielsen content just to control the position here.
Nielsen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Radyan is holding on tight.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Radyan tries to lock up and control but Nielsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen controlling the pace for now.
Radyan tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Radyan is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen controlling his opponent.
Radyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Radyan tries to lock up and control but Nielsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Radyan is desperately trying to improve his position but Nielsen has a good base and remains in mount.
Nielsen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Radyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nielsen controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
A relieved looking Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonard Washington and Sven Kristian Nielsen. Washington's entrance music is Snuffed Out by Streetlife. A fine choice. Nielsen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wardruna - Fehu. Leonard Washington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Leonard Washington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nielsen pushes Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nielsen walks away with a smile on his face. Washington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Washington closes the distance and pushes Nielsen back into the cage.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nielsen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Washington (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (2) vs (2) Nielsen
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is trying to work for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Nielsen keeping control of the position.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nielsen wants to hit a switch here but Washington passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nielsen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (5) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (5) vs (4) Nielsen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is pulling down on Nielsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nielsen, at least for the moment.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Washington is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washington is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen passes Washington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Nielsen has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nielsen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at World Combat Sports Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Washington won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
Washington controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington is concentrating on defense, preventing Nielsen from advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Washington is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Washington is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nielsen content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Nielsen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (5) vs (7) Nielsen
Nielsen has control of an arm but Washington manages to advance to Nielsen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Washington (9) vs (7) Nielsen
Washington is trying to stick to Nielsen's back but Nielsen is turning into Washington. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Washington's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nielsen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (9) vs (9) Nielsen
Nielsen forces his way into half guard.
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it.
Washington wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washington is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Washington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nielsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Washington wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen pushing down on Washington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Washington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielsen tries to pass to full mount but Washington defends it.
Nielsen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (9) vs (12) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Nielsen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Washington (9) vs (14) Nielsen
Nielsen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Washington is holding on tight.
Nielsen content just to control the position here.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
Washington tries to hold on but Nielsen postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control but Washington is having none of it.
Washington is controlling an arm, preventing Nielsen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nielsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Washington tries to hold on but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Washington is looking to escape.
Nielsen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Washington manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Washington is doing well to control the position and prevent Nielsen from advancing to side control.
Nielsen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Washington is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen and Mophaf Bungradidoa. Nielsen comes to the cage accompanied by Wardruna - Fehu. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mophaf Bungradidoa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nielsen gets tackled into the cage by Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa maintains the clinch.
Nielsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bungradidoa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bungradidoa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sven Kristian Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nielsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bungradidoa clinches.
Nielsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bungradidoa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nielsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bungradidoa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bungradidoa prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa is trying to trip Nielsen. He has hold of a leg but Nielsen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bungradidoa persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Bungradidoa
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bungradidoa is one step ahead there.
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bungradidoa defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nielsen pulls Bungradidoa in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bungradidoa controlling from the top position.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa passes into half guard.
Bungradidoa stalling.
Nielsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bungradidoa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bungradidoa is thwarting Nielsen's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bungradidoa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nielsen! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Bungradidoa
Nielsen tries to hold on but Bungradidoa pushes him away.
Bungradidoa trying to control but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Bungradidoa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bungradidoa trying to control but Nielsen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nielsen is working to get back to half guard.
Bungradidoa controlling his opponent.
Nielsen wants to hold on but Bungradidoa pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen working to try and regain half guard.
Bungradidoa content just to control the position here.
Nielsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bungradidoa controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Bungradidoa pushes him away.
Bungradidoa controlling his opponent.
Bungradidoa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bungradidoa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa controlling from mount.
Nielsen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Bungradidoa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bungradidoa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Bungradidoa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa controlling from mount.
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bungradidoa controlling the pace for now.
Nielsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Bungradidoa
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bungradidoa is retaining full guard.
Nielsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (5) Bungradidoa
Nielsen trying to control the position but Bungradidoa is working away.
You can see the frustration on Bungradidoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
What's Bungradidoa going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bungradidoa is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Bungradidoa is trying to get back to half guard.
Nielsen tries to move to mount but Bungradidoa blocks the move with his legs.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Bungradidoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bungradidoa wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Bungradidoa tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Bungradidoa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen tries for a kimura but Bungradidoa is defending well.
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bungradidoa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bungradidoa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bungradidoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Bungradidoa is defending well.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep.
Bungradidoa prevents Nielsen from moving into mount.
Bungradidoa keeps Nielsen under control for a moment.
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Bungradidoa is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bungradidoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bungradidoa tries to buck Nielsen off but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Bungradidoa is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bungradidoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Bungradidoa is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Bungradidoa is defending well.
Bungradidoa is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen working away.
Bungradidoa holds on to Nielsen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bungradidoa struggling a bit here.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen tries for a kimura but Bungradidoa is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nielsen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bungradidoa's legs.
Bungradidoa can't do much from the bottom here.
Bungradidoa tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
Bungradidoa is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bungradidoa has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Nielsen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
USFC 115
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Nielsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nielsen looking to stall.
Nielsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nielsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nielsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.#TD2#
Pulu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nielsen is trying to keep an underhook but Pulu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pulu wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Pulu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nielsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pulu fails to advance to Nielsen's back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Pulu wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Pulu fails to advance to Nielsen's back.
Pulu prevents Nielsen from getting the reversal.
Pulu seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nielsen is holding on tight.
Nielsen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Pulu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nielsen!
Pulu trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Pulu isn't that keen on the idea.
Nielsen is squirming around, avoiding Pulu's attempts to control the action.
Pulu moves to back control.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Pulu just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Nielsen is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Pulu has locked on a rear naked choke here! Nielsen is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maki Pulu!
After the big win, Maki Pulu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
USFC 108
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Nielsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nielsen takes a swing at Mika's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Nielsen drives through with a takedown into Mika's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mika has momentary wrist control but Nielsen slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Vaclav Mika has been cut.
Mika controls Nielsen momentarily but Nielsen frees himself.
Mika utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mika told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mika avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nielsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nielsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nielsen working some strikes from top position.
Mika keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#
That has opened up Vaclav Mika's cut even more.#T1#
Nielsen working some strikes from top position.#CUT#
The cut above Vaclav Mika's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Mika.
Nielsen cracks Mika with a solid left hand.#CUT#
Vaclav Mika's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vaclav Mika's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, 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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