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Event:
FRIDAY SHOOTOUT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2020 |
#R1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy. A little feinted left hand from Bestarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy scores with a nice head shot. Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kennedy throws a body punch but Bestarsson moves out of range. Kennedy blocks a head kick by Bestarsson.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kennedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bestarsson checks it well. Kennedy connects with a crisp jab. #T1# Bestarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kennedy misses with a looping right. Kennedy throws the kick towards the body but Bestarsson avoids it. Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Kennedy misses with a wild combination.
#CL# Bestarsson moves into the clinch. Bestarsson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy. Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Kennedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kennedy blocks a body shot from Bestarsson. A frustrated look appears on Kennedy's face as he tries to break the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bestarsson as Kennedy tries to tie him up. Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bestarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy throws a half hearted mid kick. Kennedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bestarsson is out of range and Kennedy settles back down. Bestarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kennedy checks it well. Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bestarsson's calf. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kennedy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bestarsson takes a step back to recover. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kennedy dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bestarsson throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease. Kennedy misses with a hook. Bestarsson ducked under it nicely. Good shot there by Kennedy. Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Bestarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kennedy just manages to avoid it. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bestarsson. Kennedy shrugs it off though. Kennedy avoids the body shot from Bestarsson.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bestarsson slips a jab from Kennedy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Bestarsson moves out of range easily. Kennedy misses with a body kick. Good shot there by Kennedy. Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bestarsson.
Steven Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Kennedy misses with a hook
and Bestarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Kennedy. Bestarsson blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a looping right. It looked like Bestarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kennedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Steven Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes. Bestarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennedy counters with a body kick that stops Bestarsson in his tracks momentarily. Kennedy throws a leg kick but Bestarsson sees it coming and moves out of range. Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bestarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Bestarsson moves out of range easily. Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2# Kennedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kennedy misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kennedy slips under a jab. Kennedy misses with a hook to the body
and Bestarsson counters with a nice leg kick. Bestarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bestarsson checks it well. Kennedy checks a leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kennedy 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 ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Viktor Bestarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kennedy scores with a jab. Kennedy feints and then cracks Bestarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bestarsson down. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch. Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bestarsson. Kennedy tries to work over Bestarsson's front leg with a kick but Bestarsson checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bestarsson throws a counter high kick but Kennedy was just alert enough to avoid it. Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kennedy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bestarsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Kennedy misses with a hook. Bestarsson ducked under it nicely. Bestarsson throwing a counter right hand but Kennedy manages to avoid it. Kennedy works over Bestarsson's head and body with a nice combination. Bestarsson misses with a straight left. Kennedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kennedy avoids the body shot from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy. Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bestarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy. Kennedy checks a low kick from Bestarsson. Kennedy checks a leg kick. Viktor Bestarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bestarsson avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
#T2# Bestarsson takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bestarsson. Kennedy checks the leg kick. Kennedy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kennedy scores with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bestarsson throws a body shot but no joy. Bestarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kennedy feints a jab promting Bestarsson to slip. Kennedy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bestarsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Bestarsson blocks the body kick.
Good shot there by Kennedy.#ROC2# Bestarsson is rocked! Kennedy plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Bestarsson swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Bestarsson face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steven Kennedy! Our winner, Steven Kennedy, 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:
UnderGround 6
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1# Petrovs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bestarsson backs up against the cage.
Bestarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Donk. Bestarsson catches Petrovs right on the button with a cross. Petrovs misses with a few strikes there.
Bestarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrovs.
#CL2# Petrovs clinches up with Bestarsson and pushes him back against the cage. Petrovs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. Petrovs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bestarsson to keep the fight standing. A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrovs. Petrovs has had enough of the clinch but Bestarsson keeps him there for the moment. Bestarsson is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrovs. #BC2# Petrovs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Petrovs misses with a takedown and Petrovs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Petrovs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bestarsson as he avoids it easily. Viktor Bestarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaspars Petrovs. Petrovs doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Bestarsson moves into the clinch.#T1# Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bestarsson fails to land. Bestarsson tries a body shot but Petrovs blocks it.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2# Petrovs pulls Bestarsson into guard.
Bestarsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Bestarsson tries to advance to mount but can't. Bestarsson prevents Petrovs from escaping the position. Petrovs stops Bestarsson from passing to mount. #T2# Bestarsson works to advance to full mount. Petrovs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SU# Bestarsson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Bestarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Petrovs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bestarsson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC# Petrovs is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Kaspars Petrovs has been cut. Nice uppercut lands for Bestarsson. That snapped Petrovs's head back.
Petrovs is still on wobbly legs! Can Bestarsson finish him? Kaspars Petrovs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bestarsson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Petrovs up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Bestarsson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Petrovs's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Bestarsson! Viktor Bestarsson is the new welterweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Bestarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RH64
Date: Aug 07, 2019 |
#R1# A jab lands there for Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev connects with a body shot. Shamkhalaev misses with a hook to the body
and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bestarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Shamkhalaev connects with a jab. Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body. Bestarsson cracks a nice hook into Shamkhalaev's ribs. Shamkhalaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Bestarsson is just out of range. Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bestarsson ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev throws a right hand that misses
and Bestarsson counters with a nice uppercut. Bestarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BloodBath gym in the buildup to the fight. Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Bestarsson fails in his attempt to clinch. Shamkhalaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bestarsson on the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shamkhalaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut. Bestarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Shamkhalaev with a jab.#T1# Shamkhalaev jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shamkhalaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Bestarsson counters with a stiff right hand. Bestarsson throws a hook but Shamkhalaev blocks it. A slow jab from Shamkhalaev misses its intended target. Bestarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamkhalaev's sensitive parts. Shamkhalaev thows a left - swing and a miss! Shamkhalaev misses with a hook
and Bestarsson counters with a nice uppercut. Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut
and Bestarsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Shamkhalaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It looked like Bestarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bestarsson misses with a left hand and Shamkhalaev counters with a two punch combo. Bestarsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range as Bestarsson strikes. Bestarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bestarsson works the jab nicely. Bestarsson throws out a leg kick but Shamkhalaev moves out of range and Bestarsson only half commits. Bestarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bestarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamkhalaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bestarsson. Shamkhalaev scores with a jab. Bestarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the body kick from Bestarsson.
Shamkhalaev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Bestarsson is looking to score with low kicks. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamkhalaev! But no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bestarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev. Bestarsson misses with a wild body shot. A big right from Shamkhalaev misses. Bestarsson is looking for a counter combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev'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# Nice cross by Bestarsson. The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shamkhalaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Bestarsson off the ropes and back into range. Bestarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamkhalaev doesn't seem bothered though. Bestarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bestarsson moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes. Bestarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamkhalaev sees it coming and avoids it easily. Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Bestarsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bestarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamkhalaev. Bestarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Shamkhalaev misses with a left hand and Bestarsson counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson misses with a shot to the body and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Bestarsson misses with a hook
and Shamkhalaev counters with a lovely straight right hand! Shamkhalaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bestarsson. Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamkhalaev.
It looked like Bestarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shamkhalaev.#T1# Bestarsson moves away from the strike by Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bestarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a lovely straight right hand! Shamkhalaev missing with a left hand there. Bestarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It appears Bestarsson was looking to counter with a kick there. Shamkhalaev misses with a hook. Bestarsson ducked under it nicely. Shamkhalaev avoids the body shot from Bestarsson.
Nice shot lands for Shamkhalaev. Bestarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Shamkhalaev misses the jab. Shamkhalaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Bestarsson's ribcage but misses. Bestarsson lands with an overhand left. Shamkhalaev scores with a decent looking hook.#T2# Bestarsson thows a left - swing and a miss! A left lands for Bestarsson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shamkhalaev moves into range and connects with a jab. Some wild striking there from Shamkhalaev.
Bestarsson is looking to counter punch. Shamkhalaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Bestarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shamkhalaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy. Bestarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamkhalaev throws out the jab. Some wild striking there from Shamkhalaev.
Bestarsson throws a head kick but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev thows a left - swing and a miss! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Shamkhalaev moves out of range as Bestarsson strikes. Viktor Bestarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bestarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamkhalaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bestarsson. Shamkhalaev throws a right hand that misses
and Bestarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bestarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev. A little feinted left hand from Bestarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bestarsson. Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the head.
Bestarsson moves away from the strike by Shamkhalaev. Look low, kick high! Bestarsson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Shamkhalaev tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bestarsson is absolutely delighted - when Shamkhalaev wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Viktor Bestarsson! During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Bestarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RH58
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1# Jab from Starbowski. Starbowski takes a swing at Bestarsson's ribcage but misses. Bestarsson throws out a counter right but Starbowski avoids it with no problem.#CL2# Bestarsson drives through and clinches with Starbowski against the ropes.
Starbowski takes a knee to the side of the body. Bestarsson pushes Starbowski back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Starbowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Starbowski scores with an uppercut up the middle. Starbowski tries to break the clinch but Bestarsson is controlling the position. Starbowski is stalling here.
Bestarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bestarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bestarsson lands a right hand. Starbowski misses with a punch to the body.
Bestarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Starbowski uses good head movement to avoid it. Starbowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bestarsson. Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Starbowski avoids it. Bestarsson lands a body punch in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Starbowski scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Starbowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bestarsson avoids it. Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses. Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Bestarsson tries to work over Starbowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice left hand lands by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands a nice uppercut. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses. Starbowski working aggressively here.
Starbowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starbowski blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starbowski's elbow. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bestarsson. Starbowski working aggressively here.
Bestarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Starbowski controls the action.
Bestarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starbowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Starbowski blocking some punches.
Starbowski tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Starbowski back against the ropes. #T2# Starbowski looking to stall.
Starbowski tries a knee to the head but Bestarsson blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Bestarsson. Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starbowski looking to throw knees to the head but Bestarsson is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Starbowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bestarsson digs a right hand into Starbowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Starbowski's gas tank. Bestarsson lands a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starbowski. Bestarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Starbowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bestarsson's brow. Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Starbowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Starbowski is trying to break free. A head punch blocked on the inside by Starbowski. Still in the clinch, Starbowski scores with a nice short uppercut. Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Starbowski. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Bestarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Starbowski. Bestarsson avoids the head kick by Starbowski.
Bestarsson counters with a body kick. Bestarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starbowski.
Starbowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Bestarsson moves out of range of the strikes. Starbowski misses with a double jab
and Bestarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Starbowski's knee momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bestarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Starbowski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bestarsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chong Starbowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab by Bestarsson.#ROC2# Starbowski is rocked! Starbowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Starbowski looks to land a combination but Bestarsson avoids it well. Oh Starbowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Starbowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bestarsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bestarsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Starbowski seems to have got his legs back now. Bestarsson throws a looping overhand right but Starbowski ducks down to avoid it. Bestarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bestarsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Starbowski misses with a two punch combination.
Starbowski throws a head kick but Bestarsson moves out of range.
Bestarsson throws out a counter right but Starbowski avoids it with no problem. Bestarsson lands with a good body shot. Bestarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Starbowski doesn't seem bothered though. Bestarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starbowski manages to avoid it. Bestarsson misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Starbowski. #T2# Bestarsson scores with a nice strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bestarsson lands a right and a left and another right! Starbowski goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Viktor Bestarsson! Viktor Bestarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support. Chong Starbowski was interviewed post fight and said 'Merci'.
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Event:
RH43
Date: Jun 26, 2019 |
#R1# Bestarsson is looking to clinch. #CL# Kruglov has managed to clinch.
Kruglov pushes off an throws an elbow but Bestarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Kruglov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruglov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruglov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses. Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside. Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Kruglov is blocking nicely.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Kruglov tries to stall but Bestarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A knee to the head by Kruglov.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bestarsson. A short right from Bestarsson on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov is trying to maintain a safe position but Bestarsson gets an underhook and turns Kruglov into the ropes. Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruglov is defending well for now. Kruglov blocks a body shot from Bestarsson. Bestarsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kruglov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bestarsson can turn it around. Kruglov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bestarsson's face.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov. Bestarsson tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov is looking to control Bestarsson's arms but Bestarsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruglov has his back to the ropes. Bestarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. Kruglov working aggressively here.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bestarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
#T2# A shot in the inside from Bestarsson. Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses. Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Bestarsson wants to stall.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bestarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Bestarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov lands a hook to the side of the head. Bestarsson pushes Kruglov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Bestarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kruglov throws a hook but Bestarsson blocks it. Kruglov thows a leg kick but Bestarsson checks it and Bestarsson counters with a leg kick. Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch. Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Bestarsson's head but Bestarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bestarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Kruglov pushes him away. Bestarsson throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it. Bestarsson misses with a left hand and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kruglov throws a right and a left that both miss. Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Bestarsson's head but Bestarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bestarsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Bestarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruglov.
Bestarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Bestarsson moves away and avoids it. Bestarsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bestarsson moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Kruglov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bestarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1# Kruglov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target. Bestarsson slips a straight right by Kruglov. Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Bestarsson is out of range. Kruglov misses with a straight left. Bestarsson lands with a kick to the temple. Kruglov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Bestarsson slips under a jab from Kruglov. Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bestarsson to counter with a crisp jab. Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Bestarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruglov thinking. Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
letting Bestarsson counter with a right hand. Kruglov tries to clinch but Bestarsson moves away and Bestarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2# Bestarsson lands a front kick to the face, that drops Kruglov to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC2# Kruglov is rocked!#T2# 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! Kruglov wants to clinch. Nice defenses there by Bestarsson. Kruglov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Bestarsson down. Kruglov closes the distance looking to clinch and Bestarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bestarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bestarsson misses with a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson takes that one, thanks to the knockdown. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Kruglov throws a right hand that misses
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kruglov throws a half hearted mid kick. Kruglov misses with a kick to the body.
Jab by Kruglov. A shot to the body from Bestarsson misses and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand. Kruglov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Nice defenses there by Bestarsson. Kruglov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# Kruglov moves into the clinch successfully.
Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Kruglov is blocking nicely.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch. Bestarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bestarsson takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1# Bestarsson lands with a short shot to the head. Bestarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land. Bestarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. Bestarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Bestarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Bestarsson blocks with his arms.
Viktor Bestarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bestarsson scores with a hook to the body. Kruglov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bestarsson. Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov. #T2# Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bestarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bestarsson blocks an elbow strike from Kruglov.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson digs a right hand into Kruglov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruglov's gas tank. Kruglov lands a left hand.
A short right from Bestarsson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viktor Bestarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bestarsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kruglov up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight! Anton Kruglov showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bestarsson 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:29 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Bestarsson! Our winner, Viktor Bestarsson, 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:
OFC 410: Gray vs Wyatt
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Urani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The fighters circling - Urani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bestarsson blocks a jab. Bestarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Urani bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bestarsson's head backwards. Urani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bestarsson. Urani moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBestarsson. Bestarsson throws a half hearted mid kick. Urani throws a nice looking combination but Bestarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bestarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bestarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani. Nice body punch from Bestarsson. Ephram Urani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Urani misses the target. #T1# Urani throws a push kick but Bestarsson slaps the foot to one side. Bestarsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bestarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urani counters with a lovely straight right hand! A jab from Bestarsson does it's job there. Urani lands a nice shot to the body.
Urani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bestarsson is out of range and Urani settles back down. Bestarsson wants to clinch but Urani slips to the side and Urani counters with a thumping low kick. Urani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bestarsson. Bestarsson wants to counter the offense by Urani and move into the clinch position. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bestarsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Urani thows a leg kick but Bestarsson checks it and Urani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# That kick from Urani tenderised Bestarsson's leg. Bestarsson is trying to keep his angry face on. Bestarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Urani misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Bestarsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Urani lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bestarsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bestarsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Urani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bestarsson counters with a stiff right hand. Bestarsson throws a lazy head kick and Urani counters with a body kick that stops Bestarsson in his tracks momentarily. Urani misses with a left hand and Bestarsson counters with a thumping low kick. Urani misses with a low kick as Bestarsson jumps back. Bestarsson throws a shot to the body.
#T3# Urani slips under a jab from Bestarsson. An inside leg kick lands from Bestarsson. Urani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bestarsson tries to land a body kick letting Urani counter with a right hand. Urani lands with a nice body punch. Urani dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Urani throws a good cross that connects.
Urani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bestarsson has time to react. Urani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And Bestarsson responds with a good body kick, but Urani manages to step out the way in time.#T4# Urani scores with a jab. Bestarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC# Bestarsson is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Urani. Bestarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Urani finish him? Bestarsson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Urani comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bestarsson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bestarsson was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ephram Urani!
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Event:
OFC 403: Venom
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1# Bestarsson connects with a leg kick. The Zealot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Zealot throws a lazy right hand but Bestarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The Zealot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bestarsson manages to avoid it. Bestarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Zealot sees it coming and avoids it easily. The Zealot falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2# and Bestarsson counters by clinching up. The Zealot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Zealot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Zealot working aggressively here.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bestarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards. The Zealot misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bestarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Zealot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Bestarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bestarsson scores with a nice short uppercut. 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! Bestarsson lands a knee to the body.
Bestarsson gets through The Zealot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bestarsson lands a left hand.
#T1# Bestarsson lands a nice knee to the body. The Zealot is breathing heavily. Bestarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bestarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Bestarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short uppercut from The Zealot. Bestarsson lands a good knee to the midsection. The Zealot won't want to take too many of those. Bestarsson has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
Bestarsson lands with a left to the head. Bestarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Zealot takes a shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bestarsson misses with a knee strike.
Bestarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards. Bestarsson can't find room to land a body shot as The Zealot controls the action.
The Zealot throws a head punch that misses. The Zealot gets through Bestarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bestarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The Zealot lands a shoulder strike. Bestarsson missing with knees to the body.
The Zealot managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
The Zealot is leaning against Bestarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2# The Zealot can't find room to land a body shot as Bestarsson controls the action.
Bestarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bestarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Zealot lands with a light punch inside. The Zealot blocks a body shot from Bestarsson. A nice left hand lands by Bestarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Zealot. Bestarsson tries to work over The Zealot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bestarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by The Zealot. The Zealot blocking some punches.
Bestarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Zealot's face.
Bestarsson gets through The Zealot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bestarsson lands a nice shot to the body. Bestarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but The Zealot avoids the damage to the body. Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bestarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The Zealot lands with a left to the head. Bestarsson lands a nice uppercut. Bestarsson stalling.
Bestarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards. #T3# The Zealot lands a hook that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside. The Zealot lands a hook that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but The Zealot is blocking nicely.
Bestarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bestarsson lands with a right to the head. Bestarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Bestarsson fails to land. The Zealot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bestarsson blocking some punches.
The Zealot misses with a punch on the inside.
The Zealot lands a body shot. Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from The Zealot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bestarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Zealot. Bestarsson blocking some punches.
The Zealot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bestarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses. Bestarsson scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from The Zealot on the inside. Bestarsson lands a nice shot to the body. The Zealot scores with a hook to the body. The Zealot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Zealot. The Zealot lands with a short shot to the head. Bestarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bestarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bestarsson trying to stall but The Zealot improves his position.
The Zealot lands a nice uppercut. Bestarsson misses with a knee strike.
Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from The Zealot - that landed with a thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside. The Zealot lands with a right to the head. The Zealot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The Zealot presses Bestarsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round. That's time! The Zealot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A swing and a miss from Bestarsson. The Zealot tests Bestarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. The Zealot scores with the left hand. Bestarsson knows he should have avoided that one. Bestarsson dodges the punch combination from The Zealot.
The Zealot misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson misses with a leg kick. The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Zealot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Zealot.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from The Zealot misses the target. The Zealot swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2# and Bestarsson counters with a head kick that drops The Zealot to the mat! The Zealot scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2# The Zealot is rocked! The Zealot throws a right hand that misses
and Bestarsson rattles The Zealot with a well-timed uppercut counter. - The Zealot tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Bestarsson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving The Zealot stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Viktor Bestarsson! Our winner, Viktor Bestarsson, 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:
OFC 401: Revival
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1# Sityodtong throws an off balance right hand
and Bestarsson counters with a straight right hand. Sityodtong misses the jab. Bestarsson throwing a counter right hand but Sityodtong manages to avoid it. Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sityodtong.
Sityodtong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bestarsson throws a right and a left that Sityodtong avoids nicely. A big right from Bestarsson misses. Bestarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sityodtong. Bestarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sityodtong jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sityodtong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bestarsson. We've been informed that Sityodtong 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. Sityodtong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bestarsson under the eye. A telegraphed right hand from Sityodtong misses the target. Bestarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1# Bestarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bestarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sityodtong walks into a jab.#ROC# Sityodtong is rocked! A swing and a miss from Sityodtong. Bestarsson lands a brutal head kick. Sityodtong looks out on his feet and Bestarsson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Viktor Bestarsson! Viktor Bestarsson 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:
OFC 389: Wyatt vs Alzado II
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# Ramos misses with a body shot
enabling Bestarsson to counter with a crisp jab. Ramos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bestarsson is able to avoid easily. Bestarsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ramos with a body shot. Ramos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ramos stuns Bestarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Ramos. That's going to slow Bestarsson down. Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos connects with a leg kick. Bestarsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ramos clobbers Bestarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and Bestarsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramos throws a leg kick and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bestarsson blocks a leg kick. Bestarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ramos is wise to it. Ramos digs a good body shot into Bestarsson's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ramos throws a leg kick but Bestarsson checks it. Bestarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ramos throws a right hand that Bestarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bestarsson also avoids with ease.#T1# Ramos throws a leg kick and Bestarsson counters with a good low kick that Ramos was not able to check. Bestarsson throws a quick inside leg kick. Bestarsson tries to move into range but Ramos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ramos throws a jab when Bestarsson was well out of range. Ramos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bestarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick. Ramos lands with a good body shot. Bestarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramos. Ramos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bestarsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bestarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick. Ramos lands a leg kick that knocks Bestarsson off balance momentarily. Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bestarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ramos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bestarsson. That did some damage!#CL2# Ramos gets tackled into the cage by Bestarsson. Bestarsson maintains the clinch. #T2# Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head. Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Bestarsson controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ramos is leaning against Bestarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bestarsson scores with a shoulder strike. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bestarsson. Ramos lands a body punch. Ramos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Ramos. Bestarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ramos fails to land. Ramos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramos tries a body shot but Bestarsson blocks it.
Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
Bestarsson misses with a body punch.
#T3# Bestarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards. Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands a nice uppercut. Ramos is leaning against Bestarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice left hand lands by Ramos.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bestarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ramos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bestarsson avoids it. A right hook to the body lands for Bestarsson.
Bestarsson prevents a body shot from Ramos. Bestarsson takes an elbow to the forehead. Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but Ramos blocks it.
Bestarsson missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramos. #BC# Ramos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramos misses the shot to the body. As Ramos backs off Bestarsson throws a huge counter combo but Ramos manages to avoid it all. Bestarsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramos. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramos, right into the meat.
#T4# Ramos moves out of range of the strikes. Ramos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ramos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramos.
Nice body punch from Ramos. Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bestarsson moves away. Ramos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bestarsson checks it well. Bestarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bestarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ramos misses with a straight left. Bestarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ramos throws a leg kick that misses. Ramos misses with a shot to the body and Bestarsson counters with a thumping low kick. Ramos slips under a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Ramos fails to land the takedown. Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramos. That's going to slow Bestarsson down. Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bestarsson moves away. Henrique Ramos is winning the standup battle so far. Ramos throws a leg kick that is checked and Bestarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ramos takes a swing at Bestarsson's ribcage but misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bestarsson! But no joy. Ramos throws a body shot but no joy. Bestarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A big right from Ramos misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bestarsson's calf. Ramos misses with a combination
and Bestarsson counters with a thumping low kick. Ramos is looking to land body kicks.#T1# Ramos tries a low kick but Bestarsson avoids it. Ramos slips a jab and a cross from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Ramos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramos. Bestarsson avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Ramos swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ramos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bestarsson can do to turn this around? Bestarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bestarsson! But no joy. Bestarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramos has time to react. Ramos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2# Ramos is rocked! Bestarsson staying out of range there. Oh Ramos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Good leg kick by Ramos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramos seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# Bestarsson avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Bestarsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ramos takes a swing at Bestarsson's ribcage but misses. Ramos lands with a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ramos throws a body punch but Bestarsson moves out of range. Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bestarsson throws a right and a left that Ramos avoids nicely. Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bestarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramos cracks the inside of Bestarsson's front leg. Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos.#TD# Ramos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bestarsson to the ground. Ramos is now in Bestarsson's guard. Ramos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Ramos postures up in Bestarsson's guard and throws a big left but Bestarsson blocks it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bestarsson wants to sweep but no luck. Ramos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bestarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ramos trying to control but Bestarsson is working from the bottom. Bestarsson controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself. Ramos wants to control from the top but Bestarsson keeps moving. #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. Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Bestarsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramos has passed into side control.
Bestarsson tries to improve position but can't. Ramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bestarsson keeps working. Bestarsson is looking to reverse the position. Bestarsson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Ramos breaks from Bestarsson's wrist control and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Ramos checks a leg kick nicely. Bestarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ramos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bestarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramos blocks a head kick by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramos.#TD# Ramos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bestarsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramos is now in half guard. Ground and pound from Ramos. Bestarsson is not content to let Ramos control the position. Bestarsson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1# Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bestarsson 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# Bestarsson slows the pace down in half guard. Ramos wants to control but Bestarsson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bestarsson tries to pass to full mount but Ramos defends it. Viktor Bestarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Ramos trying to control from the bottom.
Bestarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ramos wants to get back to full guard. Ramos trying to control here.
Bestarsson trying to control from half guard but Ramos is working away. Ramos keeping hold of Bestarsson's head, controlling as best he can. Henrique Ramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Bestarsson wants to pass to mount but Ramos is defending the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ramos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Bestarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Ramos pushes him away. Bestarsson connects with an inside leg kick. Ramos connects with a solid leg kick. Ramos scores with a leg kick.
#T4# Ramos throws a leg kick and Bestarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ramos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramos there as he acknowledges the shot. Ramos thuds his right hand into Bestarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A nice leg kick lands there from Ramos. Bestarsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL# Ramos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ramos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bestarsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramos lands with a left to the head. Ramos is leaning against Bestarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bestarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bestarsson lands an uppercut. Ramos lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Bestarsson. Bestarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramos.
Bestarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Henrique Ramos. Well Ramos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Ramos! Henrique Ramos managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 386: Hauser vs Wyatt II
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1# McVaughn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Some wild striking there from McVaughn.
McVaughn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bestarsson throws a looping overhand right but McVaughn ducks down to avoid it. Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McVaughn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bestarsson is looking to counter punch. McVaughn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McVaughn fails in his attempt to clinch. We've been informed that McVaughn 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. McVaughn throws a one two combo.
Bestarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Bestarsson pushes him off. Bestarsson keeps McVaughn at a distance using the push kick. 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! McVaughn clobbers Bestarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1# Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bestarsson throws a front kick aimed at McVaughn's knee but McVaughn avoids it well. Bestarsson scores with a jab to the jaw. McVaughn tests Bestarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2# McVaughn forces Bestarsson back against the cage and clinches. Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now. Bestarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McVaughn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it. McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bestarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bestarsson as McVaughn tries to tie him up. McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch. Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bestarsson lands a right hand. #T2# Bestarsson tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Bestarsson back against the cage. Bestarsson tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn pushes off an throws an elbow but Bestarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McVaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bestarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards. Bestarsson blocks the elbow strike.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bestarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn looks to throw an elbow but misses. McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Bestarsson's ribcage. Bestarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bestarsson lands with a left to the head. Bestarsson dodges an elbow strike from McVaughn.
Bestarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bestarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards. McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
McVaughn tries to work over Bestarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McVaughn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bestarsson up against the cage. Bestarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow. #T3# Bestarsson lands a left hand.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Bestarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bestarsson lands with a right to the head. Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch. McVaughn has Bestarsson pressed against the cage.
Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McVaughn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice left hand lands by Bestarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bestarsson. Bestarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bestarsson landing knees to the head.
#T4# Bestarsson blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McVaughn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land. McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McVaughn taking a breather. Bestarsson gets through McVaughn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch. Bestarsson scores with a shoulder strike. Bestarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body. A shot in the inside from McVaughn. McVaughn presses Bestarsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bestarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bestarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bestarsson missing with knees to the body.
Bestarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# McVaughn falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bestarsson to counter with a crisp jab. Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick misses from McVaughn. McVaughn is looking to score with low kicks. Bestarsson misses with a looping right. McVaughn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McVaughn scores with a leg kick.
McVaughn circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McVaughn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. McVaughn throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Bestarsson counters by clinching up. McVaughn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. Bestarsson presses McVaughn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1# Bestarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from McVaughn. McVaughn scores with a nice hook to the head. Bestarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bestarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bestarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bestarsson avoids it. Bestarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn lands with a light punch inside. Bestarsson scores with a shot to the side of McVaughn's head. McVaughn tries to work over Bestarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn. Bestarsson lands a right hand. McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn stalling.
Bestarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McVaughn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. McVaughn taking a breather. McVaughn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2# McVaughn taking a breather. McVaughn blocking some punches.
McVaughn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bestarsson lands with a short shot to the head. McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson landing knees to the body.
Bestarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn is breathing heavily. A battle for position here, against the cage. Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bestarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Bestarsson.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Bestarsson.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow. Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn. #T3# Bestarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McVaughn blocks it with crossed arms. A shot in the inside from Bestarsson. Bestarsson lands a body punch. McVaughn throws a head punch that misses. McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Bestarsson scores with a shot to the side of McVaughn's head. A nice right hand lands inside from Bestarsson. A short body shot lands from Bestarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Bestarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Bestarsson lands a left hand.
A short right from Bestarsson on the inside. Bestarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from Bestarsson. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bestarsson can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Bestarsson missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn. #T4# McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Bestarsson avoids the damage to the body. Bestarsson presses McVaughn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. A knee to the head by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McVaughn controls his hands.
Bestarsson lands an uppercut. McVaughn lands a shoulder strike. McVaughn working aggressively here.
Bestarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bestarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McVaughn or not. Knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bestarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bestarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bestarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A nice left hand lands by Bestarsson.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bestarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bestarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bestarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McVaughn throws out the jab. Bestarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. McVaughn takes a swing at Bestarsson's ribcage but misses. Bestarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McVaughn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. McVaughn throws a head kick but Bestarsson moves out of range.
Bestarsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but McVaughn avoids it. Bestarsson scores with a jab to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McVaughn misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Bestarsson moves into the clinch. Bestarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Bestarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McVaughn blocks it with crossed arms. McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1# McVaughn misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
McVaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bestarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to McVaughn's face.
Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Bestarsson lands with a right to the head. Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Bestarsson lands a left hand.
Bestarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bestarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from McVaughn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn. Bestarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
Viktor Bestarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bestarsson misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bestarsson blocks it with crossed arms. McVaughn throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks it.
Bestarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle. 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! McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside. Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hand to the body from Bestarsson.
Still in the clinch, Bestarsson scores with a nice short uppercut. McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bestarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McVaughn controls his hands.
McVaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. McVaughn prevents a body shot from Bestarsson. Bestarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3# Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks it.
Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McVaughn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn is trying to stall.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
Bestarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards. McVaughn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
Viktor Bestarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn. McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
McVaughn lands a nice uppercut. Bestarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVaughn can do to turn this around? McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4# McVaughn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bestarsson is keeping busy. Bestarsson landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land. McVaughn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bestarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bestarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gregory McVaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This has been an exciting period of action! McVaughn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Viktor Bestarsson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bestarsson, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Bestarsson! Viktor Bestarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OFC 382: Shamrock vs Intruder
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# Bestarsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bestarsson moves out of range of the strikes. Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmidt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bestarsson tries to counter by closing the distance. Schmidt with a jab. Bestarsson checks a low kick from Schmidt. Schmidt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBestarsson. Bestarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Schmidt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bestarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Bestarsson wants to counter the offense by Schmidt and move into the clinch position. Schmidt works over Bestarsson's head and body with a nice combination. Schmidt scores with a hook to the body. Bestarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A leg kick checked by Bestarsson. Schmidt misses with a double jab.
Bestarsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. This has been an exciting period of action! Schmidt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bestarsson's sensitive parts. Schmidt throws a leg kick but Bestarsson moved away.#T1# Schmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bestarsson is just out of range. Schmidt scores with a kick to the body.
Schmidt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Schmidt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. It seemed like Bestarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Schmidt misses with a leg kick and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut. Schmidt swings widly with a right hand
and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bestarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Schmidt counters with a nice leg kick. Schmidt misses with a body kick. Schmidt throws a low kick but Bestarsson avoids it. Schmidt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Bestarsson works the jab nicely. Bestarsson slips a jab from Schmidt. Schmidt swings for the body but Bestarsson moves out of range.
#T2# Bestarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bestarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schmidt. Schmidt is looking to slow Bestarsson down with leg kicks. Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Schmidt throws a chopping leg kick but Bestarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bestarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schmidt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bestarsson moves out of range as Schmidt throws a body kick.
Schmidt throws a poor cross that misses
and Bestarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking. Bestarsson throws a right hand that Schmidt ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmidt also avoids with ease. Schmidt tries to score with a low kick but Bestarsson moves his leg out of the way. Bestarsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Schmidt tried to score with a low kick but Bestarsson checks it. Bestarsson is trying to counter with his kicks. A bone on bone clash there as Bestarsson blocks the leg kick.
Bestarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3# Bestarsson checks the leg kick. Schmidt misses with a low kick. Schmidt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schmidt misses with an uppercut
and Bestarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Schmidt feints and then cracks Bestarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bestarsson down. Bestarsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Schmidt wants to land a leg kick but Bestarsson is out of range. Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bestarsson. Bestarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schmidt can pounce on him.
Schmidt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A big right from Schmidt misses. Bestarsson shapes to counter with a head kick. Schmidt thows a leg kick but Bestarsson checks it #CL2# and Bestarsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Schmidt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Schmidt blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Schmidt fails to land. #T4# Schmidt managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson misses with a body punch.
Schmidt has had enough of the clinch but Bestarsson keeps him there for the moment. Schmidt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmidt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Schmidt is trying to break the clinch but Bestarsson has him pressed against the cage. Bestarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dieter Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bestarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Schmidt cracks the inside of Bestarsson's front leg. Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Bestarsson avoids it. Bestarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick. Bestarsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Schmidt misses with the body kick and Bestarsson counters with a straight right hand. Schmidt is looking to land body kicks. Bestarsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmidt. Schmidt darts in and out, connecting with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Schmidt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Schmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Schmidt throws a head kick that misses #CL2# and Bestarsson counters by clinching up. Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Schmidt misses with some punches.
Schmidt blocks an uppercut.
Schmidt is trying to break the clinch but Bestarsson has him pressed against the cage. Bestarsson lands a left hand.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmidt. Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bestarsson can do to turn this around? Schmidt blocking some punches.
Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmidt. Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Schmidt blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bestarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schmidt avoids it. A bit of stalling here from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Bestarsson missing with knees to the body.
Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
#T1# Schmidt gets through Bestarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bestarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Schmidt lands with a right to the head. #BC# Schmidt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Schmidt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bestarsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Schmidt connects with an inside leg kick. Schmidt throws a leg kick but Bestarsson sees it coming and moves out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schmidt. Bestarsson shrugs it off though. Schmidt throws a push kick but Bestarsson slaps the foot to one side. Bestarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bestarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Good work by Bestarsson as he checks the leg kick. Bestarsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Schmidt steps away. Schmidt throws a leg kick but Bestarsson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bestarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bestarsson lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# Bestarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Schmidt looks to throw a body kick and Bestarsson counters with a straight right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schmidt throws a leg kick which misses Bestarsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bestarsson tries to avoid it. Schmidt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Schmidt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bestarsson. Bestarsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Bestarsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Schmidt throws a front kick aimed at Bestarsson's knee but Bestarsson avoids it well. Schmidt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bestarsson checks it well. Schmidt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bestarsson's head. Bestarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dieter Schmidt is winning the standup battle so far. Bestarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bestarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3# Bestarsson misses with a wild combination.
Bestarsson avoids the body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Schmidt blocks a leg kick. Schmidt throws a front kick that sends Bestarsson stumbling back into the cage. Schmidt is looking to chop away at Bestarsson's legs. Bestarsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmidt. Bestarsson misses with an uppercut. Bestarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schmidt throws out the jab. Schmidt throws a front kick that sends Bestarsson stumbling back into the cage. Bestarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schmidt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4# A low kick from Schmidt misses and Bestarsson counters with a nice uppercut. Bestarsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Bestarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Bestarsson sees coming a mile off. A little jabbing left from Bestarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bestarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Schmidt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bestarsson. Schmidt looks to throw a body kick and Bestarsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Schmidt lands with a shot to the body. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Schmidt scoring well with a low kick there.
Schmidt thuds his shin into the meat of Bestarsson's side. Schmidt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Schmidt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bestarsson is able to avoid easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Schmidt dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# A slapping leg kick lands for Schmidt.
Schmidt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Schmidt misses with a kick to the body and Bestarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and Bestarsson counters with a nice uppercut. Schmidt thows a leg kick but Bestarsson checks it and Bestarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Schmidt. A low kick from Schmidt is predictable there and Bestarsson counters with a flying knee. Nice. Schmidt misses with a kick to the body and Bestarsson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Schmidt is lucky that one didn't land flush. Schmidt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bestarsson blocks a low kick nicely. Bestarsson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Schmidt. Schmidt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schmidt throws out a leg kick but Bestarsson moves out of range and Schmidt only half commits. #T1# Bestarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Schmidt throws a half hearted mid kick. Schmidt sets himself, and Bestarsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Schmidt avoids it this time. Bestarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bestarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Schmidt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bestarsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Schmidt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bestarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Schmidt scores with a jab to the head.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks. Bestarsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Bestarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schmidt throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bestarsson lands with a nice body punch. Bestarsson moves out of range as Schmidt throws a body kick.
Viktor Bestarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Schmidt throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2# and Bestarsson moves into the clinch. Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Bestarsson scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schmidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bestarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Schmidt throws a head punch that misses. Bestarsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Bestarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schmidt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bestarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it. Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Bestarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nice body punch from Bestarsson - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3# Bestarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schmidt.
Bestarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Bestarsson. Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schmidt avoids it. Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses. Schmidt prevents a body shot from Bestarsson. #BC# Schmidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmidt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bestarsson. Schmidt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bestarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schmidt checks it well. Schmidt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Schmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmidt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4# Bestarsson digs a good hook to Schmidt's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schmidt, right into the meat.
Schmidt tries to land a body kick and Bestarsson counters with a two punch combo. Schmidt looks to land a left hand but Bestarsson moved out of range nicely. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schmidt, right into the meat.
Bestarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bestarsson checks a leg kick. Bestarsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Schmidt steps away. Bestarsson tries to bum rush Schmidt with a series of wild strikes but Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dieter Schmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Schmidt throws a leg kick which misses Bestarsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bestarsson tries to avoid it. Schmidt checks a low kick from Bestarsson. Bestarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight! Viktor Bestarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Schmidt 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Schmidt! Dieter Schmidt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 379: Hawk vs Jeffries
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1# Uk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bestarsson counters with a nice leg kick. Uk scores with a one two! Bestarsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Uk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Uk throws out a leg kick but Bestarsson moves out of range and Uk only half commits. As Uk backs off Bestarsson throws a huge counter combo but Uk manages to avoid it all. Uk scores with a nice strike. Uk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Danga de danga de dang - Uk scores with a four punch combination! Uk throws a head kick that misses and Bestarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! No joy there for Uk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bestarsson wants to counter the offense by Uk and move into the clinch position. Bestarsson misses with a straight right. Bestarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bestarsson throws out a powerful jab. Bestarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bestarsson throws a head kick but Uk moves out of range.
Bestarsson looks to land a left hand but Uk moved out of range nicely.#T1# Uk throws a leg kick that misses. Bestarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick. Dong Uk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Uk scores with a one two! Bestarsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Uk tried to score with a low kick but Bestarsson checks it. Uk misses with an uppercut
and Bestarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Uk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bestarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick. Bestarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bestarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Uk connects with a looping right hand.
Uk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bestarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Uk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bestarsson counters with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Uk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bestarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bestarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Uk throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2# and Bestarsson counters by moving into the clinch. Uk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2# Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bestarsson lands with a left to the head. #BC# Uk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bestarsson lands a jab to Uk's midsection. A good leg kick by Uk. Uk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uk connects with an inside leg kick. Uk swings widly with a right hand
and Uk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Uk takes one on the button. Uk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uk lands with a cross. Uk fakes the leg kick and cracks Bestarsson in the body. Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uk.
Bestarsson throws a big counter head kick but Uk avoids it with no problem. Bestarsson motions for Uk to come forward. Bestarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Bestarsson throws out a loose jab but Uk uses good head movement to avoid it. Bestarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Uk is looking to counter punch. Uk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uk misses with the combination.
Uk scores with a leg kick.
Uk throws a push kick but Bestarsson slaps the foot to one side. Despite the aggression on Bestarsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Uk throws a body shot but no joy. Nice defenses there by Bestarsson. Bestarsson moves out of range as Uk throws a body kick.
It seemed like Bestarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Uk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bestarsson counters with a slapping leg kick. Uk throws a right hand that misses
and Bestarsson counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Uk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bestarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Uk tries to land a body kick and Bestarsson counters with a nice leg kick. Uk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bestarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uk thinking. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Uk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uk misses with a body kick. Bestarsson tries to counter by closing the distance. Uk misses with a straight right. Uk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bestarsson. Bestarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bestarsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Uk is looking to slow Bestarsson down with leg kicks. Uk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Uk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uk misses with a wild combination.
Bestarsson is looking for the big counter here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Uk dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# A decent looking cross lands there for Uk. Uk misses with a series of wild punches.
Bestarsson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bestarsson, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bestarsson, right into the meat.
Uk throws a sloppy head kick and Bestarsson moves out of range easily. A left lands for Uk. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson looks to land a right hand but Uk moved out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Bestarsson. That's going to slow Uk down. Bestarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Uk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Bestarsson gets in close and tags Uk with a short punch that almost sends Uk to the mat! Oh Uk is in big trouble! He turns his back on Bestarsson, trying to create some distance but Bestarsson rushes him, striking wildly and Uk goes down! The referee tackles Bestarsson into the cage to end the fight! Bestarsson is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Bestarsson! After winning the bout, Viktor Bestarsson 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:
OFC: Blood Night LII
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1# Bestarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bestarsson defending well as Del Bosque loads up on a big left hand. Bestarsson tries to counter by clinching up but Del Bosque breaks away and moves out of range. Del Bosque has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bestarsson is landing a low percentage of strikes. Del Bosque scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Del Bosque misses with a hook
and Bestarsson counters with a slapping leg kick. Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bestarsson. Bestarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Del Bosque moves out of range easily. Del Bosque throws out a counter right but Bestarsson avoids it with no problem. Del Bosque throws a hook but Bestarsson avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Del Bosque throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Bestarsson counters by clinching up. Bestarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Del Bosque blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Bosque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Del Bosque can't find room to land a body shot as Bestarsson controls the action.
Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2# Del Bosque manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB2# Del Bosque looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bestarsson has picked Del Bosque up and slammed him! Del Bosque can't keep hold of the triangle and Bestarsson manages to pass to side control! Del Bosque is being controlled here. Del Bosque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bestarsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bestarsson is looking to take a break and control but Del Bosque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Del Bosque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bestarsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Del Bosque is trying to control Bestarsson's posture but Bestarsson avoids it. Bestarsson wants to control but Del Bosque is keeping him busy. Del Bosque is trying to improve his position. Del Bosque regains half guard.#T2# Bestarsson wants to get back to his feet.
Bestarsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Del Bosque is looking for a sweep. Bestarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Del Bosque trying to control here.
Del Bosque moves into full guard.
Del Bosque tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Del Bosque throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bestarsson escapes and throws Del Bosque's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3# Del Bosque tries to improve position but can't. Del Bosque wants to control but Bestarsson postures up. Del Bosque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bestarsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. You can see the frustration on Del Bosque's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Del Bosque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bestarsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Del Bosque is not content to let Bestarsson control the position. Bestarsson working away. Del Bosque is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bestarsson is staying active. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Del Bosque tries to improve position but can't. Bestarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Bosque keeps working. You can see the frustration on Del Bosque's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Del Bosque throws the left hand but Bestarsson avoids the punch easily.#CL# Bestarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Del Bosque misses with a punch to the body.
Del Bosque blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Bosque throws a head punch that misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A short right from Del Bosque on the inside. Del Bosque scores with an uppercut up the middle. Del Bosque lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Del Bosque. Bestarsson lands a left hand.
#CUT# It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut. Del Bosque lands a body punch. 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 Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Severo Del Bosque's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Bestarsson takes a swing at Del Bosque's ribcage but misses. Bestarsson slips a straight right by Del Bosque. Del Bosque wants to clinch up but Bestarsson keeps it at a distance. Bestarsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Del Bosque. A jab from Del Bosque does it's job there.#CL2# Del Bosque moves into the clinch successfully.
Bestarsson scores with a hook to the body. Del Bosque blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bestarsson fails to land. Del Bosque throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bestarssons head. A head punch on the inside from Del Bosque fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Del Bosque creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Del Bosque scores with an uppercut up the middle. Del Bosque misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Bosque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Del Bosque misses with a punch on the inside.
Bestarsson blocking some punches.
Bestarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bestarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Bestarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Del Bosque avoids it.#TD2# Del Bosque turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Del Bosque manages to end up in side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Del Bosque tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bestarsson's legs. Bestarsson is looking to regain half guard here but Del Bosque keeps moving and retains side control. Del Bosque tries to advance to mount but can't. Del Bosque trying to control the action but Bestarsson is working from the bottom. #T2# Bestarsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Del Bosque off and has taken his back! Del Bosque tries to escape but Bestarsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Bestarsson biding his time, controlling Del Bosque. Del Bosque is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Del Bosque do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bestarsson avoiding Del Bosque 's attempts to control his hands. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# A bit of a pause in the action here. Bestarsson controlling the positon. Del Bosque manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bestarsson's guard. Nice work there by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque controlling from the top position. #T4# Bestarsson controls Del Bosque momentarily but Del Bosque frees himself. Severo Del Bosque has got the better of the ground game so far. Del Bosque wants to control from the top but Bestarsson keeps moving. Del Bosque is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Del Bosque trying to control but Bestarsson is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Severo Del Bosque will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Severo Del Bosque's cut. That's time! Bestarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Del Bosque tests Bestarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Del Bosque tries to clinch but Bestarsson moves out of range. Bestarsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Del Bosque jabs Bestarsson right on the nose. Bestarsson blinks but takes it well. Del Bosque misses with a looping left. Bestarsson slips a straight right by Del Bosque. Bestarsson moves out of range of the strikes. Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Bosque. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Del Bosque swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Bestarsson counters by clinching up. Del Bosque misses with a body punch.
Viktor Bestarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bestarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bestarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Del Bosque lands a right hand. #T1# Bestarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Del Bosque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Del Bosque blocks a body shot from Bestarsson. Bestarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Bosque. Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Del Bosque is defending well for now. Bestarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bestarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Del Bosque backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bestarsson. Del Bosque struggles to land a body shot inside as Bestarsson controls his hands.
Bestarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Del Bosque in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Del Bosque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Del Bosque goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Del Bosque misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Bosque misses with a short punch on the inside. Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bestarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Del Bosque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bestarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# Bestarsson blocking some punches.
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! Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Bosque jumps guard but Bestarsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bestarsson lands a knee to the body.
Bestarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bestarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Bosque.
Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bestarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Del Bosque or not. Knees in the clinch landing for Bestarsson.
Del Bosque takes a knee right on the jaw!
Del Bosque tries a body shot but Bestarsson blocks it.
Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bestarsson landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. Bestarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A knee to the head by Bestarsson.
#ROC# Del Bosque is rocked! Bestarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Del Bosque is still on wobbly legs! Can Bestarsson finish him? Bestarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Bosque backwards. Bestarsson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Del Bosque to his knees! Bestarsson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Bestarsson! Our winner, Viktor Bestarsson, 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:
OFC 356: Code Red
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1# Bestarsson needs to keep his hands up - Barathian had a free shot at his head there. Bestarsson throws a shot to the body.
Bestarsson takes a swing at Barathian's ribcage but misses. Bestarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Barathian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight. Barathian throws a hook but Bestarsson avoids it easily. Bestarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barathian. Bestarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Barathian throws the kick towards the body but Bestarsson avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bestarsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bestarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1# Some bone on bone action there as Bestarsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bestarsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Bestarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Barathian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bestarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Barathian scores with the left hand. Bestarsson knows he should have avoided that one. Bestarsson slips under a jab from Barathian. Bestarsson is looking to clinch but Barathian is avoiding it.
Bestarsson throws a hook but Barathian avoids it easily. Barathian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bestarsson ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.#T2# A bone on bone clash there as Bestarsson blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Barathian misses the target. Bestarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bestarsson lands a jab to the nose. Bestarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Barathian's head. Barathian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bestarsson. 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! Nice shot lands for Barathian. Bestarsson blocks a jab. Bestarsson throws a counter combo. Barathian misses with a body shot.
Barathian tries to clinch there but Bestarsson circles away.
#T3# Barathian with a hook. Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice jab there from Barathian. Max Barathian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barathian scores with a nice head shot. Barathian lands with a kick to the temple. Bestarsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC# Bestarsson is rocked! Barathian scores with a jab to the body. Bestarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him? Barathian fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bestarsson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bestarsson looks to clinch but Barathian throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bestarsson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Max Barathian! A victorious Max Barathian 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:
OFC 350: Camacho vs Venum
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1# Tonon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bestarsson circles away. It seemed like Bestarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD# Tonon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tonon showed some decent athleticism there. Tonon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. 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. Tonon connects with a nice short shot to Bestarsson's temple. Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Bestarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bestarsson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Tonon wants to pass to mount but Bestarsson is defending the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control. Tonon trying to mount his opponent but Bestarsson defends it. #T1# Tonon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bestarsson keeps working. Bestarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Tonon passes to side control. Bestarsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #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. Bestarsson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bestarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tonon wants to control but Bestarsson is keeping him busy. Bestarsson is looking to control Tonon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bestarsson avoid being mounted? Tonon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bestarsson wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
Tonon throwing shots but Bestarsson is blocking nicely. Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bestarsson keeps working. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bestarsson leaves Tonon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3##TD# Tonon gets a takedown into half guard. Tonon wants to take a breather but Bestarsson is having none of it. Bestarsson tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg. Tonon 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. Still in half guard, Tonon seems content to control. Tonon wants to take a breather but Bestarsson is having none of it. #T4# Bestarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB# Bestarsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
Ground and pound from Tonon. Tonon is trying to control. Bestarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tonon in particular looking to stall. Tonon scoring with strikes to the body and head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tonon wants to pass the guard but Bestarsson is defending well. Bestarsson wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# Tonon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Tonon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tonon scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Tonon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tonon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Bestarsson regains half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tonon wants to pass to mount but Bestarsson is defending the position. Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bestarsson can do to turn this around? Bestarsson is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# Bestarsson is controlling Tonon's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB# Tonon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bestarsson has managed to free his arm - good work. Bestarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tonon. Bestarsson is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Tonon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Tonon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bestarsson is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Tonon is thwarting Bestarsson's attempts to control the position. Tonon wants to pass the guard but Bestarsson is defending well. Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tonon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bestarsson won't allow Tonon to pass to mount. Bestarsson is looking to control Tonon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bestarsson avoid being mounted? The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Bestarsson won't allow Tonon to pass to mount. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gary Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bestarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tonon fails with the takedown.#T3# Tonon tries for a takedown but Bestarsson circles away easily and Bestarsson counters with a nice body shot. Bestarsson scores with a three punch combo!
#TD# Tonon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bestarsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Tonon trying to control but Bestarsson is working from the bottom. Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Bestarsson. Bestarsson keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. Tonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4# Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Bestarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Bestarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bestarsson parries the strikes from Tonon easily there. Tonon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bestarsson to escape.
Tonon trying to control the action but Bestarsson is working from the bottom. Bestarsson is looking for a sweep. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bestarsson stops Tonon from passing to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bestarsson's waist but Bestarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side. Bestarsson misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.#TD# Tonon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bestarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Tonon finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2# Bestarsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tonon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Tonon misses with a takedown and Bestarsson counters with a thumping low kick. Bestarsson stuffs the takedown. Bestarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Tonon pushes him away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Tonon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bestarsson to the ground. Tonon is now in Bestarsson's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bestarsson has control of Tonon's left arm, preventing Tonon from doing any damage. Tonon advances to half guard. #T1# Tonon working over Bestarsson with some ground and pound. Bestarsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The fighters are battling for position here. Bestarsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Tonon preventing the sweep. Bestarsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bestarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tonon. Tonon wants to control from the top but Bestarsson keeps moving. Viktor Bestarsson 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. Tonon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Bestarsson keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass. Bestarsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Bestarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tonon has wrist control. Bestarsson advances position into side control!#T3# Bestarsson wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy. Tonon tries to bench press Bestarsson off him but Bestarsson keeps the position. Bestarsson wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Bestarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bestarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonon keeps working. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Tonon misses with a takedown attempt and Bestarsson counters with a series of strikes. Tonon will be more careful next time no doubt. Tonon fails with the takedown. Bestarsson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gary Tonon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tonon has his takedown stuffed and Bestarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Viktor Bestarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Tonon 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Tonon! Gary Tonon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMMA 71 Spector Vs Tallon
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1# Marttinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bestarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Marttinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bestarsson. Bestarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Marttinen lands a head shot. Marttinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Marttinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Marttinen throws a lazy body kick and Bestarsson counters with a straight right hand. Marttinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Marttinen misses with a hook. Marttinen cracks Bestarsson with a good jab. Marttinen misses with a wild combination.
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! Bestarsson misses with a low kick as Marttinen jumps back. An attempted straight right counter from Marttinen misses the target. Bestarsson misses with an uppercut. Marttinen saw that one coming. Bestarsson loads up on a big right hand but Marttinen slips the punch. Bestarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marttinen is out of range. Bestarsson tries to work over Marttinen's front leg with a kick but Marttinen checks it. Marttinen throws a quick counter head kick but Bestarsson was just out of range. Marttinen lands with a kick to the temple. Bestarsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1# Bestarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2# It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut. Bestarsson throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Marttinen counters with a single leg into guard. Bestarsson didn't expect that. Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bestarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bestarsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bestarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Marttinen stands and throws Bestarsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Bestarsson wants to control but Marttinen postures up. Bestarsson isn't going anywhere. Bestarsson is trying to get back to half guard. Bestarsson regains half guard.#T2##SUB# Marttinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Marttinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bestarsson keeps working. #SUB# Marttinen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marttinen is controlling the pace.
#T3# Bestarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marttinen. Bestarsson works his way to full guard. Good work. Bestarsson pulls Marttinen in to control the position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Marttinen wants to control from the top but Bestarsson keeps moving. Marttinen is pushing down on Bestarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bestarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Marttinen has managed to sneak the leg through. Marttinen looks to land a strike but Bestarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Bestarsson pulls Marttinen in close to prevent any damage. Marttinen trying to control but Bestarsson is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2# Bestarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marttinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bestarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Marttinen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bestarsson has his hands clasped together but Marttinen extends and breaks Bestarsson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Marttinen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esko Marttinen! Esko Marttinen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
MMMA 68 Bestarsson vs Fortune
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1# Bestarsson throws a hook to the side of Fortune's head but Fortune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fortune changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Fortune scoring well with a low kick there.
Fortune looks to land a left hand but Bestarsson moved out of range nicely. Fortune does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A big right from Bestarsson misses. Bestarsson 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. Fortune slips a straight right by Bestarsson. Fortune throws a sloppy head kick and Bestarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bestarsson with a hook. Bestarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fortune on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bestarsson. Bestarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2# Fortune gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short left from Bestarsson. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortune. 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! Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
#T1# Bestarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fortune blocks it with crossed arms. Bestarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fortune backwards. Fortune blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortune's elbow. Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Fortune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fortune blocks a body shot from Bestarsson. Bestarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortune. A shot in the inside from Bestarsson. A short uppercut from Bestarsson. Fortune misses with a short punch on the inside. Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fortune has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bestarsson letting Fortune take a breather here. Bestarsson landing knees to the head.
Fortune leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2# Fortune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. This has been an exciting period of action! Fortune walks into a stiff left hand from Bestarsson.#T2# A lazy left from Bestarsson finds it's target. Bestarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Fortune off balance momentarily. Fortune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bestarsson. Fortune drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bestarsson defends it well. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fortune.
Bestarsson throws a shot from downtown. Fortune moves away and avoids it. Fortune chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bestarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortune.
Fortune takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bestarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortune has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Fortune connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bestarsson. Bestarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bestarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3# Fortune tries to land a leg kick but Bestarsson saw it coming and moves away.
Bestarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bestarsson throws a big shot that misses. Fortune avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fortune tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Fortune moves away from the strike by Bestarsson. Fortune throws a sloppy head kick enabling Bestarsson to counter with a crisp jab. Bestarsson tries to score with a low kick but Fortune moves his leg out of the way. Fortune steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bestarsson. Bestarsson motions for Fortune to come forward. Bestarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fortune drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bestarsson defends it well. Fortune throws a combination that misses and Bestarsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Bestarsson throws a series of punches but Fortune moves out of range. Fortune checks a low kick from Bestarsson.#T4# Fortune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bestarsson scores with a hook to the body. Fortune takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fortune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bestarsson. Fortune feints the counter takedown. Fortune throws a lazy body kick and Bestarsson counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Fortune closes the distance and clinches. Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but Fortune blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fortune swings wildly with an uppercut but Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bestarsson lands with a right to the head. Bestarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Fortune misses with a hook from the clinch. Fortune has Bestarsson pushed against the cage. Fortune controlling the action here for a moment.
Bestarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fortune lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Bestarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fortune throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bestarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fortune. Fortune misses with a low kick.
Bestarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Bestarsson cracks Fortune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bestarsson throws a lazy right hand but Fortune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bestarsson ducks under a wild hook from Fortune. Bestarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Bestarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fortune lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses. Fortune checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bestarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# Fortune throws a solid leg kick but Bestarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fortune. Bestarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Fortune tries to counter with a clinch but Bestarsson shakes him off and moves away. Bestarsson misses with a low kick.
Bestarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bestarsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Fortune. Bestarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fortune throws a head kick that misses. Bestarsson throws a leg kick but Fortune sees it coming and moves out of range. Bestarsson looks to land a combination but Fortune avoids it well. Fortune drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bestarsson defends it well. Nice defenses there by Fortune. Bestarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fortune at a distance.
Dominic Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bestarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viktor Bestarsson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Bestarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortune.
Bestarsson sizes up Fortune with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bestarsson lands with a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fortune listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bestarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortune. Bestarsson throws a head kick that Fortune semi-blocks.
Bestarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fortune's head. Bestarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Fortune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortune lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bestarsson backs up against the cage.
Fortune on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD2# Fortune lands a big head kick that sends Bestarsson tumbling to the mat! Fortune takes a step backwards and waves Bestarsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Bestarsson is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fortune looks to land a combination but Bestarsson avoids it well. Oh Bestarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice uppercut lands for Bestarsson. That snapped Fortune's head back.
Bestarsson moves away from the strike by Fortune. Fortune getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Fortune throws a hook to the side of Bestarsson's head but Bestarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bestarsson misses with an uppercut. Fortune ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bestarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bestarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# Fortune throws a head kick that misses. Fortune throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bestarsson stumbling backwards into the cage! Bestarsson bounces back off the cage towards Fortune, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Fortune lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Fortune celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dominic Fortune! Dominic Fortune is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
MMMA 64 Teodor vs Bestarsson
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1# Teodor tests Bestarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. A slow jab from Teodor misses its intended target. Bestarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bestarsson throws a head kick but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Teodor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Teodor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bestarsson. Teodor lands a head kick!
Bestarsson throws a right hand that misses
letting Teodor counter with a right hand. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bestarsson.
Teodor throws a front kick aimed at Bestarsson's knee but Bestarsson avoids it well. Bestarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Some wild striking there from Teodor.
Teodor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bestarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Teodor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Bestarsson throws a right and a left that both miss. Teodor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Teodor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bestarsson. Bestarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bestarsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Teodor. Bestarsson scores with a kick to the midsection. Bestarsson dips to his left and cracks Teodor with an uppercut! Teodor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bestarsson. Teodor just misses with a punch to the body.
Bestarsson misses with a kick to the body and Teodor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Teodor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bestarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bestarsson with a hook. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teodor checks a leg kick. Bestarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teodor throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bestarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teodor. That did some damage! Bestarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Teodor moves out of range easily. Bestarsson misses with a wild combination.
Teodor half committed to a counter leg kick. Teodor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bestarsson back to the cage. Teodor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3# Teodor misses with an uppercut
and Teodor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Good leg kick by Teodor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bestarsson avoids the head kick by Teodor.
Bestarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Teodor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Teodor throws out a loose jab but Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Teodor misses with a hook to the body
and Bestarsson counters with a nice leg kick. Bestarsson with a jab. Teodor misses with an uppercut
and Bestarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bestarsson blocks a low kick nicely. Bestarsson scores with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bestarsson, right into the meat.
#T4# Bestarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bestarsson blocks a low kick nicely. As Teodor backs off Bestarsson throws a huge counter combo but Teodor manages to avoid it all. Bestarsson misses with a body punch
and Teodor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bestarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bestarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Teodor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Teodor throws a hook but Bestarsson blocks it. Teodor connects with a solid leg kick. A big right from Teodor misses. Bestarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Teodor pushes him away. Bestarsson throws a nice outside leg kick. Bestarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Bestarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teodor circles away quickly and effectively. Teodor avoids the head kick by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bestarsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Teodor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teodor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Teodor tried to counter with a leg kick but Bestarsson avoided it. Bestarsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Teodor. Bestarsson slips a jab from Teodor. Teodor lands a jab to the nose. Bestarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Teodor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bestarsson throws a nice head kick!
That kick from Teodor tenderised Bestarsson's leg. Bestarsson is trying to keep his angry face on. 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! Bestarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bestarsson throws a leg kick but Teodor sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1# Teodor misses with a looping right. Bestarsson misses with an uppercut
and Teodor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Teodor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bestarsson.
Bestarsson throws a low kick but Teodor avoids it. Teodor checks the leg kick. Teodor throwing a counter right hand but Bestarsson manages to avoid it. Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teodor. Teodor lands a jab to the nose. Teodor thuds his shin into the meat of Bestarsson's side. Teodor tries to land a body kick and Bestarsson counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Teodor throws a half hearted mid kick. Bestarsson feints a counter leg kick. Bestarsson swings for the body but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor misses the jab. Bestarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Teodor pushes him away. Teodor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Bestarsson throws a big shot that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Teodor misses with a body kick. Bestarsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Teodor. Teodor throws a lazy right hand but Bestarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bestarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Teodor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Teodor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bestarsson. And Teodor counters with a quick kick to the body but Bestarsson blocks it. Bestarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teodor. A low kick from Bestarsson misses and Teodor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Teodor throws a leg kick but Bestarsson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Teodor lands with a nice body punch. Teodor misses with a head kick.
Bestarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bestarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Teodor misses with a hook
and Bestarsson counters with a one-two to the body. Bestarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2# Teodor is rocked! BAM! Bestarsson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Teodor like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Viktor Bestarsson! Viktor Bestarsson is the new lightweight champion! After winning the bout, Viktor Bestarsson 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:
MADNESS Fight League v2
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1# Brain dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bestarsson misses with a hook. Brain ducked under it nicely. Bestarsson throws a leg kick and Brain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bestarsson looks to land a combination but Brain avoids it well. Brain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bestarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bestarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brain checks it well. Brain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bestarsson.
Brain throws a hook to the side of Bestarsson's head but Bestarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Brain wants to clinch. Brain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bestarsson is able to avoid easily. As Brain tries to get set, Bestarsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Brain manages to avoid the attempt. Bestarsson throws a head kick but Brain moves out of range.
As Bestarsson backs off Brain throws a huge counter combo but Bestarsson manages to avoid it all. Brain scores with a nice right hand.
Brain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bestarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight. Brain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1# Brain misses with a body shot.
Brain throws a right and a left that Bestarsson avoids nicely. Bestarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brain moves away. Brain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A swing and a miss from Brain. Bestarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brain sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice jab there from Bestarsson. Brain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Brain throws a lazy uppercut
and Bestarsson counters with a left to the body. Brain moves forwards but Bestarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT# It looks like Altair Brain has been cut. Bestarsson throws a leg kick but Brain sees it coming and checks it nicely. Brain only half commits to the counter leg kick. Bestarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A bone on bone clash there as Brain blocks the leg kick.
Brain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bestarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Bestarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brain can pounce on him.
Brain misses with a straight right. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brain ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Brain misses with a left hand and Bestarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bestarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brain. Bestarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Brain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bestarsson throws a leg kick enabling Brain to counter with a crisp jab. Bestarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bestarsson at a distance.
Brain misses the shot to the body. Bestarsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Brain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bestarsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brain manages to circle out of the way. Bestarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Brain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Brain scores with a punch to the head. Bestarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Brain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bestarsson rather than just go for the knockout. Brain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bestarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brain is just out of range. Brain thows a leg kick but Bestarsson checks it and Bestarsson counters with a good low kick that Brain was not able to check. Brain misses with a leg kick. #CL2# Brain clinches. Brain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bestarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Bestarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brain misses with a short punch on the inside. Bestarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Brain controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brain. #T4# Brain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow. Brain has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
Brain working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brain working aggressively here.
Bestarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brain misses with a punch to the body.
Bestarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Brain uses good head movement to avoid it. Bestarsson scores with a shoulder strike. A right hand to the body from Bestarsson.
A short uppercut from Bestarsson. Bestarsson blocks a body shot from Brain. Bestarsson blocks a body shot from Brain. Bestarsson blocks a body shot from Brain. Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brain is defending well for now. Bestarsson pushes Brain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bestarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bestarsson as Brain tries to tie him up. 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 Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Altair Brain's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Brain slips under a jab. A low kick from Bestarsson misses and Brain counters with a leg kick. A right-left combo lands from Brain. Brain scores with a jab to the body. Bestarsson connects with a solid leg kick. Bestarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Brain throws a big counter head kick but Bestarsson avoids it with no problem. Brain scores with a leg kick.
Brain misses with a body kick. Brain throws a quick inside leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Bestarsson. Bestarsson misses with a looping left. Brain dodges the punch combination from Bestarsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bestarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Brain off the cage and back into range.#T1# Brain looks to land a right hand but Bestarsson moved out of range. Brain misses with a head kick.
Donk. Brain catches Bestarsson right on the button with a cross. Bestarsson blocks a jab. Brain walks into a stiff left hand from Bestarsson. Bestarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brain moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bestarsson moves out of range as Brain strikes. Brain looks for the body kick but Bestarsson saw that one coming. Brain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bestarsson's head. Bestarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brain throws a counter combo. Bestarsson throws a body kick that misses. Brain unleashes a big counter combination but Bestarsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bestarsson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Brain colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Bestarsson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Brain is left battered and dazed whilst Bestarsson and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Bestarsson! Viktor Bestarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Altair Brain stepped up to the mic, saying 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'.
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Event:
MMMA 58 Bestarsson vs Man
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1# Bestarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bestarsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Man tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bestarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Man's knee momentarily. A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bestarsson. Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bestarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bestarsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bestarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1# Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Man scores a nice knee to the body.
Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike. Man comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Man tries to pull guard but Bestarsson won't allow it.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Viktor Bestarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jontte Man. Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Bestarsson. Man lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Man. Bestarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow. Bestarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Man effectively controlling the action here. A short right from Bestarsson on the inside. Bestarsson working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now. Bestarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Nice elbow from Man. Man prevents a body shot from Bestarsson. Man stalling the fight.
Man has Bestarsson pressed against the cage.
Man receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bestarsson as Man tries to tie him up. Bestarsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bestarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bestarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Bestarsson missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bestarsson as Man tries to tie him up. Man trying to control the position but instead, Bestarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Man into the cage. Bestarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3# Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jontte Man. Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Bestarsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.#CL2# Man takes the fight into the clinch. Man prevents a body shot from Bestarsson. Man managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Man. Man tries a knee to the head but Bestarsson blocks it.
Bestarsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Man working Bestarsson over with knees to the body. Man just leaning against Bestarsson, taking a breather. Man avoiding damage as Bestarsson throws knees to the body.
#T4# Man is looking to control Bestarsson's arms but Bestarsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man has his back to the cage. Man has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight. Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Bestarsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bestarsson presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Man tries to stall but Bestarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bestarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Man. Man stalls. Bestarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bestarsson.
Man lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Nice body punch from Bestarsson. 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 Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Man tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bestarsson counters with a thumping low kick. Bestarsson misses with a low kick.
Bestarsson throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Bestarsson only half commits. Man tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Man wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Man pushes Bestarsson up against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Viktor Bestarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Bestarsson controls his hands.
Man crunches a lovely knee into Bestarsson's ribcage. Man scores with a knee to the head.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man leaning against his opponent.
Bestarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bestarsson avoids it. Bestarsson scores with a shot to the side of Man's head. Bestarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
Bestarsson working Man over with knees to the body. Man is breathing heavily. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bestarsson as Man tries to tie him up. Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2# Man pulls guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bestarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Man looking to control.
Bestarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now. Bestarsson passes Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Man actively working from the bottom here. Bestarsson controlling the action here. #SUB2# Man looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Bestarsson stalling. Man is not content to let Bestarsson control the position. Bestarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Man is looking to improve his position.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Man actively working from the bottom here.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Man closes the distance looking to clinch and Bestarsson counters with a left to the body. Bestarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Jontte Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Bestarsson off the cage and back into range. Bestarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Bestarsson swinging wildly here.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice body kick from Man. Man moves out of range as Bestarsson strikes. Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Bestarsson circles away.
Man checks the leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man misses with a body shot
and Bestarsson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Jontte Man has been cut. Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Man checks the leg kick.#T1# Bestarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Man is looking to slow Bestarsson down with leg kicks. Man moves to clinch but Bestarsson breaks away and Bestarsson counters with a straight right hand. Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bestarsson thinks about countering with a head kick. Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Bestarsson circles away.
#CL2# Man has Bestarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bestarsson is defending well for now. Bestarsson lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Bestarsson avoids the damage to the body. Bestarsson lands a nice uppercut. Bestarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards. A right hand to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson misses with a knee strike.
Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Bestarsson pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2# Man drags the fight down to the ground.
Bestarsson advances position into side control! Man is trying to control Bestarsson's posture but Bestarsson avoids it. Bestarsson trying to control the position but Man is working away. #T3# Man regains half guard. Viktor Bestarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Man looking for submissions off his back. Bestarsson prevents Man from improving his position.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Man looking for subs from the bottom but Bestarsson mounts him! Bestarsson controlling his opponent. Man is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bestarsson controlling from the full mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Man is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jontte Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Man slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Viktor Bestarsson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bestarsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Bestarsson! A very excited looking Viktor Bestarsson 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 50 Bestarsson vs Fortune
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1# Fortune throws the left hand but Bestarsson avoids the punch easily. Fortune walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL# Bestarsson closes the distance and clinches. Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
Fortune goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bestarsson 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. Bestarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bestarsson as Fortune tries to tie him up. Bestarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bestarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
A short right from Fortune. Fortune working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fortune blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fortune lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch on the inside from Fortune fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Bestarsson.
Fortune works on Bestarsson's body with a couple of short punches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune. #T1# Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike. Fortune lands a left hand.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Fortune slows down the pace here.
Bestarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Fortune is leaning against Bestarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2# Fortune breaks from the clinch.
Fortune lands a slapping body shot.
Fortune tries to land a front kick but Bestarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Fortune throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bestarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fortune checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bestarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortunes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bestarsson tries to clinch up but Fortune circles away and keeps his distance. Fortune shapes to counter with a head kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Fortune dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Fortune throws a half hearted mid kick. Bestarsson sizes up Fortune with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bestarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fortune checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bestarsson throws a leg kick but Fortune moved away. Bestarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortune is just out of range. And Fortune tries to counter it with a takedown but Bestarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Fortune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Bestarsson. Some wild striking there from Fortune.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bestarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fortune scores with a head kick. Bestarsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Fortune missing with a left hand there. Bestarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Fortune throws out a loose jab but Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Bestarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortune appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bestarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fortune momentarily.
Fortune throws out a powerful jab. Fortune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bestarsson circles away quickly and effectively. Bestarsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fortune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Good leg kick by Bestarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bestarsson cracks Fortune with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The fighters circle, before Fortune throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bestarsson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Fortune lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dominic Fortune! Dominic Fortune is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
MMMA 46 Bestarrson vs De Crote
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# De Crote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bestarsson. De Crote connects with a high kick. De Crote ducks under a wild hook from Bestarsson. Bestarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Crote paws at him with a jab and circles away. De Crote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bestarsson is looking to counter punch. Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Piere De Crote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Crote connects with a nice looking jab.
Bestarsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Crote is able to avoid easily. De Crote tests Bestarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. De Crote throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A punch combination from Bestarsson misses. De Crote takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bestarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bestarsson 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. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. De Crote goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A nice leg kick lands there from De Crote. Bestarsson misses with a hook. Bestarsson tries to score with a low kick but De Crote moves his leg out of the way. De Crote tries a head kick but it misses.
De Crote throws a head kick but Bestarsson moves out of range.
De Crote misses with an uppercut
and Bestarsson counters with a right hand to the body. #T1# Bestarsson cracks De Crote with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT# It looks like Piere De Crote has been cut. A nice leg kick lands there from De Crote. An inside leg kick from De Crote misses. Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses. De Crote scores with a leg kick.
Bestarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bestarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Some bone on bone action there as De Crote checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. De Crote looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Crote throws a solid leg kick but Bestarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Crote. Bestarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Crote's head backwards. De Crote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Crote. A little feinted left hand from Bestarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. De Crote scores with a nice strike. De Crote wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. This has been an exciting period of action! Bestarsson avoids the head kick by De Crote.
Bestarsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. De Crote throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bestarsson. Bestarsson throws a head kick but De Crote moves out of range.
#T2# De Crote's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bestarsson under the eye. De Crote takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bestarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Crote. Good standup being displayed there by Bestarsson as he connects with a hook.#ROC# De Crote is rocked! De Crote tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. De Crote is still on wobbly legs! Can Bestarsson finish him? An inside leg kick lands from Bestarsson. Bestarsson drops De Crote with a naaaaasty hook - De Crote is in real trouble here! Bestarsson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Bestarsson! Viktor Bestarsson is the new lightweight champion! After winning the bout, Viktor Bestarsson 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 41 Bestarsson vs Sigit
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Sigit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL# Bestarsson moves into the clinch. Bestarsson scores with a hook to the body. A short uppercut from Bestarsson. Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2# Sigit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sigit manages to end up in side control. Bestarsson is trying to improve his position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Sigit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bestarsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sigit's guard! Nice work there by Bestarsson! Bestarsson wants to pass the guard but Sigit is keeping the position.#SUB2# Sigit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Sigit has his feet on Bestarsson's thighs here. He's pushed Bestarsson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bestarsson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Sigit! The Sigit is the new lightweight champion! The Sigit 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:
MMMA 37: Bestarsson vs Booney
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# Bestarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! The fighters circling - Bonney throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bestarsson is looking to counter the offense by Bonney and move into the clinch. Bestarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bestarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bestarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Bonney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bonney fails with a takedown attempt. Bestarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Oooooh!!! Bestarsson has knocked Bonney down with a huge combo! Bestarsson steps away and waves a wobbly Bonney back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Bonney is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bonney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bestarsson can pounce on him.
Bestarsson cracks a nice hook into Bonney's ribs. Bestarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bonney.
Bonney has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bonney misses with a looping left. Bestarsson throws a quick counter head kick but Bonney was just out of range. Bonney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A punch lands to the side of Bestarsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL# Bestarsson drives through and clinches with Bonney against the cage.
Bonney tries to work over Bestarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Bonney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Bonney gets a clinch. Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bestarsson up against the cage. Bestarsson misses with a knee strike.
Bonney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bestarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. Bestarsson blocks a body shot from Bonney. Bestarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Bonney controls the action.
#BC2# Bonney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bonney swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bestarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bonney shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bonney throws a wild body kick that Bestarsson sees coming a mile off. Bestarsson thuds his right hand into Bonney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bestarsson cracks Bonney with a good jab. Bonney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bonney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bestarsson checks it well. As Bonney tries to get set, Bestarsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bonney manages to avoid the attempt. Bestarsson throws a leg kick that is checked and Bonney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bestarsson throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL# Bestarsson clinches up against the cage.#T3# Bestarsson misses with a knee to the head. Bestarsson landing knees to the head.
Bestarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Bestarsson. Bestarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonney's elbow. Bonney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Bonney is trying to drag Bestarsson to the mat but Bestarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2# Bonney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonney throws a right and a left that both miss. Bestarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bestarsson throws a low kick, looking for Bonney's leg but Bonney calmly moves out of range. Bestarsson throws a right and a left that both miss. A punch combination from Bestarsson misses. #T4# Bonney checks a leg kick. Bonney takes a swing at Bestarsson's ribcage but misses. Bonney takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bestarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bestarsson tries to clinch up but Bonney circles away and keeps his distance. A slapping body kick lands there for Bonney. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Bestarsson misses the target. Bonney throws out a counter right but Bestarsson avoids it with no problem. A lazy left from Bestarsson finds it's target. Bonney throws a right hand that Bestarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bestarsson also avoids with ease. We've been told by Bestarsson's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bestarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonney manages to avoid it. Bestarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonney finds it's way round the side to connect with Bestarsson's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Bestarsson throws a head kick but Bonney moves out of range.
Bestarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonney can do to turn this around? Bonney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bonney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sloppy strikes from Bonney. Those never looked like landing. Bestarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bonney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bestarsson. Bestarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonney is out of range and Bestarsson settles back down. William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bonney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bestarsson. Bestarsson backing away here, and Bonney unleashes a leg kick that just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bonney throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Bestarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bonney's knee momentarily. Bestarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bestarsson jabs Bonney to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bestarsson blocks a head kick by Bonney.
#T1# Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonney.
Bonney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bestarsson scores with a decent looking hook. Bonney misses with a head kick.
Viktor Bestarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bestarsson throws out a leg kick but Bonney moves out of range and Bestarsson only half commits. Bonney flicks out a counter leg kick but Bestarsson steps away. Bestarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonney throws out the jab. A little feinted left hand from Bestarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A low kick from Bestarsson misses #TD2# so Bonney counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bestarsson keeping full guard, as Bonney tries to pass. Bonney controlling from the top position. Bonney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Bestarsson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Bestarsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonney is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bestarsson 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. Bonney stays in close to Bestarsson's body and controls the position. Bonney wants to stand but Bestarsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bonney is looking to clinch. Bestarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bonney circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3# Bonney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bestarsson. Bestarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bestarsson lands a jab to the nose. Bonney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonney throws a combination that misses and Bestarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bonney finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bestarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bestarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bestarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonney's sensitive parts. Bonney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Bestarsson.#T4# Bonney tries to clinch but Bestarsson moves away and Bestarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bestarsson misses with a head kick.
Viktor Bestarsson is winning the standup battle so far. Bestarsson throws a nice looking combination but Bonney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bonney moves out of range as Bestarsson strikes. Nice straight punches there by Bestarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bestarsson. A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Bestarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Bestarsson throws a quick counter head kick but Bonney was just out of range. Bestarsson cracks the inside of Bonney's front leg. A jab from Bestarsson finds it's way through Bonney's defenses. Bestarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bonney tries to clinch and Bestarsson counters with a one-two to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bestarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Bonney lands with a good body shot. Bestarsson throws a series of punches but Bonney avoids them all with ease. Bestarsson defending well as Bonney loads up on a big left hand. A low kick from Bestarsson is predictable there and Bonney counters with a stiff right hand. Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney connects with a body shot. Bonney wants to land a leg kick but Bestarsson is out of range. As Bonney looks to move away, Bestarsson throws a big counter combo but Bonney just gets out of the way. Bestarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonney. Bonney circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bestarsson. A punch combination from Bestarsson misses. Bestarsson checks a leg kick nicely.#T1# Bestarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bestarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2# Bonney gets a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bestarsson. Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonney is defending well for now. Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside. Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bonney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bestarsson blocks a body shot from Bonney. A left hand lands to the body for Bonney.
Bestarsson misses with a body punch.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonney avoids it. Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but Bonney blocks it.
Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bonney misses with a body punch.
#T2# Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bestarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Bonney.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Bestarsson misses with a knee to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Bonney.
A nice left hand lands by Bestarsson.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bonney scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bonney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bestarsson blocks it with crossed arms. Bonney wants to take the fight to the mat but Bestarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bonney can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Bestarsson. Bonney is leaning against Bestarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A body shot lands from Bonney.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bonney lands with a right to the head. Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Bonney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Nice defenses there by Bonney. Bestarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bonney counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bestarsson is lucky that one didn't land flush. Bestarsson misses with a straight left. Bonney misses with a wild body shot. Bestarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bonney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bestarsson. Bonney tries a quick counter leg kick but Bestarsson is wise to it. Bestarsson misses with an uppercut. Bonney throws a right hand that Bestarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bestarsson also avoids with ease. Bestarsson misses with a low kick as Bonney jumps back. A head kick misses from Bonney. Bonney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bestarsson checks it well. Bestarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Bonney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4# Bonney shoots for a double leg takedown but Bestarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Bonney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bestarsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bonney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bestarsson. Bonney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bestarsson tries to bum rush Bonney with a series of wild strikes but Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bestarsson misses with a low kick. Bestarsson throws a body shot but no joy. Bonney feints the counter takedown. 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!#TD2# Bonney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Bonney looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Bestarsson tries to get to full guard but Bonney has control of the leg. Bonney not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but William Henry Bonney just about did enough to take it. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Nice body punch from Bonney. Bestarsson throws a leg kick that is checked letting Bonney counter with a right hand. Bestarsson tries to work over Bonney's front leg with a kick but Bonney checks it. Bonney drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bestarsson defends it well. Bonney misses with a body shot.
Bonney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bestarsson misses with a body punch
and Bonney makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson lands a jab. Bestarsson takes one to the side of the head.
#T1# Bestarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bonney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bestarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bestarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bestarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Bonney counters with a nice uppercut. Bonney cracks a nice hook into Bestarsson's ribs. Bestarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bestarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bonney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bestarsson as he avoids it easily. Bonney connects with a high kick. Bestarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bonney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bestarsson.#T2# Bestarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bonney's calf. Bestarsson throws a quick inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bestarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonney misses with a wild body shot. Bonney needs to keep his hands up - Bestarsson had a free shot at his head there. Bestarsson connects with a single shot there. Bonney is looking to clinch. Bonney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bestarsson tests Bonney's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bestarsson throws a hook but Bonney avoids it easily. Bestarsson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3# Bonney slips under a jab from Bestarsson. Bestarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bonney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bestarsson. Bonney throws a sloppy head kick and Bestarsson moves out of range easily. Bestarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonney manages to avoid it. Bonney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bestarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Bestarsson. Bonney unleashes a big counter combination but Bestarsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bestarsson misses with a wild body shot. Good shot there by Bonney. Bestarsson lands a jab to the head.
#T4##CL2# Bonney clinches up with Bestarsson and pushes him back against the cage. Bonney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bonney lands a right hand. Bestarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Bestarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bonney is stalling here.
#BC2# Bonney breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bestarsson scores with a nice right hand.
Bestarsson connects with a jab. Bestarsson is looking to land body kicks. Bestarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Bonney.
A slow jab from Bestarsson misses its intended target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R5##CL2# Bonney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bonney pushes Bestarsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonney avoids it. Bestarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bestarsson misses with a knee strike.
Bonney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bestarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonney.
Bestarsson misses with a body punch.
Bestarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Bestarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson prevents Bonney from breaking the clinch. Bestarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bestarsson lands a nice uppercut. Bonney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. #T1# Bestarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bestarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Bonney looking for a takedown. #BC2# Bonney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bestarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonney. Bonney circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bestarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bestarsson misses the shot to the body. Bonney misses with an uppercut. A head kick misses from Bestarsson. Bestarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bestarsson throws a big shot that misses. Bonney throws out a counter right but Bestarsson avoids it with no problem.#T2# Bonney circles away from the clinch attempt.
William Henry Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bestarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonney can pounce on him.
Bestarsson moves out of range of the strikes. Bonney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bestarsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bestarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bestarsson throws out a leg kick but Bonney moves out of range and Bestarsson only half commits. A jab from Bestarsson finds it's way through Bonney's defenses. Bonney throws the kick towards the body but Bestarsson avoids it. Bestarsson feinted there with a counter leg kick. A jab from Bestarsson does it's job there.#T3# An inside leg kick from Bestarsson misses. Bonney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bestarsson connects with an inside leg kick. Bestarsson cracks Bonney with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bestarsson wants to land a leg kick but Bonney is out of range. A jab from Bonney misses. Viktor Bestarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bonney 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.
Bonney tries to clinch but Bestarsson is having none of it. #CL2# Bonney clinches up against the cage. Bonney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# A nice left hand lands by Bestarsson.
Viktor Bestarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow. Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Bestarsson controls his hands.
Bonney blocks a body shot from Bestarsson. A battle for position here, against the cage. Bonney lands a right hand. Bestarsson blocks a body shot from Bonney. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonney.
And that's the end of the fight! Viktor Bestarsson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bestarsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Bestarsson! Viktor Bestarsson retains his lightweight title! A very excited looking Viktor Bestarsson 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 34: Night of Champions 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Redman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Bestarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redman, pushing him back against the cage. Bestarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bestarsson. Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now. Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman. Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Redman misses with an elbow over the top. Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bestarsson fails to land. Nice elbow from Redman. Bestarsson avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Bestarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bestarsson blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Bestarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1# Redman blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Redman blocks with his arms.
A short right from Bestarsson on the inside. Bestarsson missing with knees to the body.
Bestarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bestarsson misses with a knee to the head. Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bestarsson landing knees to the head.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman. Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bestarsson lands a knee to the head.
Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Redman blocks a body shot from Bestarsson. Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now. A body shot lands from Redman.
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! Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Bestarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses. Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bestarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bestarsson pushes Redman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bestarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Redman controls his hands.
A short right from Redman. Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Bestarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman. Bestarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson lands a body punch in the clinch. Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redman lands an elbow just above Bestarsson 's eye. Redman wants to stall.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bestarsson dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Bestarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bestarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bestarsson blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Bestarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Redman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Redman is breathing heavily. A body shot lands from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bestarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redman backwards. Bestarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bestarsson landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bestarsson works on Redman's body with a couple of short punches. A short body shot lands from Bestarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Bestarsson - that landed with a thud.
#T4# A shot in the inside from Bestarsson. Bestarsson pushes Redman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bestarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Bestarsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Bestarsson. Bestarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bestarsson connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bestarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2# Redman is rocked! Bestarsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Oh Redman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bestarsson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Redman to his knees! Bestarsson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Bestarsson! Viktor Bestarsson is the new lightweight champion! A relieved looking Viktor Bestarsson 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:
MMMA 26: Fist of Fury
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1# Sigit shoots in but no luck this time. Bestarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sigit just manages to avoid it. Bestarsson throws a head kick but Sigit moves out of range.
Sigit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Bestarsson rushes Sigit and presses him up against the cage. Bestarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bestarsson working Sigit over with knees to the body. Bestarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Bestarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sigit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bestarsson landing knees to the head.
#CUT# It looks like The Sigit has been cut. Bestarsson lands a right hand. Sigit wants a takedown but no success here.
Viktor Bestarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit. Bestarsson lands with a light punch inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Bestarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sigit.
Sigit is working for takedown but Bestarsson is calmly controlling the position for now. Sigit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bestarsson prevents it.
Sigit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bestarsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sigit looks winded!#T1# Bestarsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Bestarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight. Bestarsson lands with a big right hook that stumbles Sigit - he's out on his feet here! Bestarsson follows up with another monster hook that separates Sigit from consciousness! Sigit falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Bestarsson stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Viktor Bestarsson! After winning the bout, Viktor Bestarsson 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 Clown Chaos 10
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1# Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bestarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bestarsson checks a leg kick. We've been informed that Brown 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. Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Bestarsson misses. Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bestarsson cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bestarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Bestarsson scores with a leg kick.
Bestarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight. Bestarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body. Bestarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown swings for the body but Bestarsson moves out of range.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Bestarsson moved out of range nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bestarsson misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown. Bestarsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1# Bestarsson controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. Bestarsson managing to control the position. Brown postures up.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Bestarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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. Bestarsson misses with a straight left. Brown jabs Bestarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance. A swing and a miss from Brown. Brown misses with an uppercut. Bestarsson cracks Brown with a good jab. Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bestarsson. That did some damage! Bestarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body. Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bestarsson. Bestarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bestarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf. Brown throws a body punch but Bestarsson moves out of range. Brown lands a high kick!
#T3# A leg kick checked by Bestarsson. Bestarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brown with the counter takedown but Bestarsson avoids it easily. Bestarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Bestarsson is just out of range. Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bestarsson.
Brown connects with a body shot. Brown fails with a takedown attempt. Bestarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bestarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage! Bestarsson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses. #T4# Bestarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bestarsson throws a quick counter head kick but Brown was just out of range. Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Bestarsson. Bestarsson tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it. Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bestarsson tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bestarsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A low kick from Bestarsson is predictable there and Brown finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Bestarsson. Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bestarsson but Bestarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Viktor Bestarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick. Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bestarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Brown dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown avoids the head kick by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson slips a jab from Brown. Bestarsson throws a leg kick but Brown checks it. #CL# Bestarsson clinches with his opponent.
Brown jumps guard but Bestarsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bestarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head. Brown trying to stall but Bestarsson improves his position.
Bestarsson lands a body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2# Brown decides to pull guard. Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bestarsson controls the pace. Bestarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Brown keeping full guard, as Bestarsson tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Brown pulls Bestarsson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Brown throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bestarsson uses it to pass to side control.
#SU# Bestarsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brown to his feet. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bestarsson is able to avoid easily. Bestarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A big right from Bestarsson misses. Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bestarsson moves away. Daniel Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brown lands a head kick. Bestarsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Bestarsson throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it. Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brown 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.
Bestarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nice shot by Bestarsson.#ROC# Brown is rocked! A nice inside leg kick there by Bestarsson. That's going to slow Brown down. Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Bestarsson finish him? Bestarsson throws a nice head kick!
Bestarsson throws a leg kick but Brown moved away. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bestarsson checks a leg kick. #T3# Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bestarsson cracks Brown on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Brown falls backwards against the cage. Bestarsson follows up with more strikes that drop Brown to his knees. Bestarsson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Brown! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Bestarsson! Our winner, Viktor Bestarsson, 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. Daniel Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'XxX'.
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Event:
Madness MMA 17: Wrecked
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Bestarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bujol throws out the jab. We've been told by Bestarsson's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bestarsson tried to score with a low kick but Bujol checks it. Bestarsson fails in his attempt to clinch. Bujol unleashes a big counter combination but Bestarsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bujol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bestarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bujol scrambles back to his feet. Bujol blocks a head kick by Bestarsson.
A combination from Bujol does no damage. Bestarsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bestarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bestarsson throws a looping overhand right but Bujol ducks down to avoid it. Bujol misses with a shot to the body and Bestarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A head kick misses from Bestarsson. Bestarsson misses with a looping left. Bestarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bestarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bujol throws a nice outside leg kick. Bujol connects with a solid leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Bujol takes a swing at Bestarsson's ribcage but misses. Bujol punishes Bestarsson's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# Bestarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Some wild striking there from Bujol.
Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
#CL2# Bujol has managed to clinch.
Bujol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bujol misses with a punch to the body.
Bujol misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bestarsson fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bestarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Bujol blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Bujol - that landed with a thud.
Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bestarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bujol lands a body punch in the clinch. A right hand to the body from Bujol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bujol lands with a light punch inside. Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bestarsson tries to throw a body punch but Bujol avoids it by throwing Bestarsson back against the cage. #T2# Bujol lands a body punch in the clinch. Bujol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bujol just leaning against Bestarsson, taking a breather. Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Bujol is blocking nicely.
#BC2# Bujol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from Bestarsson. Bujol misses with a looping right. Bestarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bujol. Bujol misses with a straight left. Bestarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Bujol manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bujol scoring well with a low kick there.
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Bujol is looking to land body kicks. Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bujol looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bestarsson is looking to counter punch. Bestarsson throws a hook but Bujol blocks it.#T3# Bujol misses the shot to the body. A jab from Bestarsson misses. Bujol now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bujol is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bestarsson rather than just go for the knockout. Bestarsson throws a head kick but Bujol moves out of range.
Sergio Bujol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bujol checks a low kick from Bestarsson. Good shot there by Bujol. Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
Bujol throws a hook to the side of Bestarsson's head but Bestarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bestarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bujol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bujol is looking to land body kicks. A solid leg kick lands there for Bestarsson.
Bestarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bestarsson blocks a head kick by Bujol.
Bujol throws a body punch but Bestarsson moves out of range. Bujol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bestarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4# Bestarsson misses with a double jab
and Bujol counters with a straight right hand. Bujol avoids the head kick by Bestarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bestarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Bujol as he checks the leg kick. Bujol throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bestarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bujol. Bestarsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Bujol doesn't manage to clinch there - Bestarsson circles away.
Bestarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Bujol. Bestarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bestarsson swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Bujol closes the distance and pushes Bestarsson back into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergio Bujol will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Bestarsson throws a half hearted mid kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Bestarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Bujol tries to land a leg kick but Bestarsson saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bestarsson misses its target. A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Bestarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Bujol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bujol's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bujol duly obliges. A head kick from Bestarsson lands but Bujol takes it in his stride. Bujol tries to clinch but Bestarsson is having none of it. Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bestarsson. Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A solid leg kick lands there for Bestarsson.
Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
Sergio Bujol seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Bujol throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bestarsson wants to slow Bujol down by chopping away at his legs. #T1# Bujol throws a jab but it's blocked by Bestarsson. Bujol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bestarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bujol was well out of range. Poor timing from Bestarsson. Bestarsson throws a head kick but Bujol moves out of range.
Bujol avoids the body shot from Bestarsson.
Bujol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL# Bujol tries to keep at a distance but Bestarsson has taken the fight into the clinch. Bestarsson tries to work over Bujol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bestarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bujol backwards. A knee to the head by Bestarsson.
Viktor Bestarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bujol takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bujol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bujol cracks Bestarsson with a nice body shot. Bujol wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bestarsson pushes Bujol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bestarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC# Bujol is rocked! Bujol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bujol is still on wobbly legs! Can Bestarsson finish him?#T2# Bestarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bujol backwards. Bestarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bestarsson has Bujol pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Bujol is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Bestarsson - that's hurt Bujol badly! Oh, another knee lands and Bujol is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Bujol doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Viktor Bestarsson! A victorious Viktor Bestarsson 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:
Madness MMA Clown Caos 6
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1##KD# Bonney lands a left and a right that send Bestarsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Bonney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Bestarsson is rocked! Bestarsson misses with a hook
and Bonney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bestarsson thinking. Bestarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonney finish him? Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bonney! Bestarsson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Henry Bonney! Post fight, William Henry Bonney stared into the camera and said 'Norman, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.
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Event:
Madness MMA 7: Tormented
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Bestarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bestarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bestarsson looks to land a combination but Banana avoids it well. Bestarsson scores with the left hand. Banana knows he should have avoided that one. Banana misses with a body kick. Banana doesn't manage to clinch there - Bestarsson circles away.
Banana backing away here, and Bestarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses. We've been informed that Bestarsson 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. Bestarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Banana. A nice inside leg kick there by Bestarsson. That's going to slow Banana down. Banana throws a head kick that misses #CL2# and Bestarsson counters by moving into the clinch. A short uppercut from Bestarsson. A right handed body shot lands from Bestarsson.
Knees to the body from Bestarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Banana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bestarsson crunches a lovely knee into Banana's ribcage. Bestarsson crunches a lovely knee into Banana's ribcage. Banana is breathing heavily. Bestarsson lands a left hand.
Bestarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bestarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Knees in the clinch landing for Bestarsson.
#BC2# Bestarsson manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Bestarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bestarsson scores with a head kick.
Bestarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Banana should have avoided that one. Bestarsson throws out a powerful jab. Banana throws a head kick that misses. Banana throws a lazy head kick and Bestarsson counters with a crisp right that sends Banana to the canvas! Bestarsson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Bestarsson! During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Bestarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Molly Banana was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
CFC 403
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1# Bestarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bestarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Kapaldi tries to clinch up but Bestarsson circles away and keeps his distance. Bestarsson misses with a low kick. Bestarsson scores with a leg kick.
#CL# Bestarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bestarsson. We've been informed that Kapaldi 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. Kapaldi tries a body shot but Bestarsson blocks it.
Bestarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kapaldi blocks it with crossed arms. Kapaldi scores with a shot to the side of Bestarsson's head. Nice body punch from Kapaldi. Kapaldi digs a right hand underneath Bestarsson's ribcage. Bestarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kapaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow. Bestarsson 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. Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. #BC# Bestarsson manages to break the clinch.
Bestarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kapaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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! Bestarsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kapaldi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1# Kapaldi checks a low kick from Bestarsson. A nice leg kick lands there from Bestarsson. #CL2# Kapaldi forces Bestarsson back against the cage and clinches. Kapaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bestarsson. Kapaldi lands an uppercut. Kapaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow. Bestarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kapaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kapaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kapaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Bestarsson breaks from the clinch.
Bestarsson misses with a low kick. A telegraphed right hand from Bestarsson misses the target. Bestarsson sets himself, and Kapaldi steps forward looking for the clinch! Bestarsson avoids it this time. Bestarsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kapaldi is able to avoid easily. Bestarsson misses with a wild body shot. Kapaldi wants to counter the offense by Bestarsson and move into the clinch position. Viktor Bestarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bestarsson misses with a straight right. #T2# Kapaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bestarsson. Bestarsson misses with an uppercut. Kapaldi saw that one coming.#CL2# Kapaldi clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bestarsson tries to throw a body punch but Kapaldi avoids it by throwing Bestarsson back against the cage. Kapaldi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kapaldi is working Bestarsson over against the cage. Bestarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kapaldi avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Bestarsson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Kapaldi moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Kapaldi. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. Kapaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow. Bestarsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Bestarsson prevents a body shot from Kapaldi. Kapaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bestarsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Bestarsson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Kapaldi rushes Bestarsson and presses him up against the cage.#T3# Kapaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bestarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bestarsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Bestarsson blocking some punches.
Bestarsson wants to stall.
Kapaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Kapaldi.
Bestarsson lands a nice uppercut. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bestarsson obliges. Kapaldi scores with a nice hook to the head. Kapaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bestarsson. A short left from Kapaldi. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kapaldi working aggressively here.
Kapaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bestarsson fails to land. Kapaldi tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Kapaldi back against the cage. Kapaldi misses with some punches.
Kapaldi scores with a shoulder strike. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Bestarsson. Kapaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Bestarsson controls the action.
Kapaldi scores with a shot to the side of Bestarsson's head. A short left from Kapaldi. Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kapaldi tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Kapaldi back against the cage. Bestarsson lands with a short shot to the head. Kapaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kapaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Kapaldi misses with a body punch.
Kapaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. A short right from Kapaldi on the inside. Bestarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bestarsson lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kapaldi tries to work over Bestarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kapaldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. Kapaldi tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Kapaldi back against the cage. Kapaldi lands with a short shot to the head. Kapaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL2# Kapaldi has closed the distance and engaged Bestarsson in a clinch.
Kapaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pedro Kapaldi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bestarsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Kapaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Kapaldi lands a nice shot to the body. Bestarsson crunches a lovely knee into Kapaldi's ribcage. Kapaldi lands with a right to the head. Bestarsson lands with a light punch inside. Bestarsson prevents a body shot from Kapaldi. Bestarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bestarsson lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kapaldi.
A nice left hand lands by Bestarsson.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bestarsson misses with a knee strike.
Bestarsson can't break the clinch.
Kapaldi lands a body shot. Bestarsson working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bestarsson. Kapaldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bestarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Kapaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow. Bestarsson blocks a body shot from Kapaldi. Kapaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kapaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kapaldi misses with a body punch.
Kapaldi takes a shot to the head. Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kapaldi. Bestarsson tries to throw a body punch but Kapaldi avoids it by throwing Bestarsson back against the cage. Kapaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi tries a body shot but Bestarsson blocks it.
Bestarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kapaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bestarsson controls his hands.
Kapaldi takes a knee to the side of the body. Kapaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kapaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bestarsson lands with a right to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kapaldi. Kapaldi misses with a body punch.
Bestarsson presses Kapaldi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kapaldi is breathing heavily. Bestarsson blocks a body shot from Kapaldi. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kapaldi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2##BC# Bestarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bestarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kapaldi. Bestarsson lands with a good body shot. Bestarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab by Bestarsson. Bestarsson throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range. Kapaldi tries to counter with a clinch but Bestarsson shakes him off and moves away. Bestarsson dips to his left and cracks Kapaldi with an uppercut! The fight stays on the outside here - Kapaldi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Bestarsson moves into the clinch.#BC# Bestarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pedro Kapaldi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kapaldi tries to clinch but Bestarsson moves out of range. #T3# Kapaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bestarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kapaldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Bestarsson darts in and clinches Kapaldi up against the cage. Kapaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow. Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kapaldi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bestarsson.
Kapaldi takes a shot to the head. Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kapaldi is defending well for now. Kapaldi tries a body shot but Bestarsson blocks it.
Kapaldi lands a right hand. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bestarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kapaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Bestarsson controls the action.
Bestarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kapaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
Kapaldi tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Kapaldi back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bestarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bestarsson.
Kapaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. Bestarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kapaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bestarsson. Bestarsson lands with a left to the head. Bestarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kapaldi backwards. Bestarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kapaldi can do to turn this around? Bestarsson lands with a left to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Bestarsson.
Bestarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kapaldi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bestarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapaldis head. Bestarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bestarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Bestarsson breaks from the clinch.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC# Kapaldi is rocked! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kapaldi gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Viktor Bestarsson! Our winner, Viktor Bestarsson, 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:
CFC 392
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Bestarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eremeev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Eremeev looks to score with a jab to the body but Bestarsson is just out of range. Eremeev checks the leg kick. Bestarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bestarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bestarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eremeev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Eremeev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bestarsson. Eremeev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Eremeev keeps the fight on the outside. Eremeev connects with a crisp jab. A cross from Eremeev lands. Bestarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. This has been an exciting period of action! Bestarsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bestarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD# Eremeev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2# Bestarsson throws Eremeev to one side and escapes! Eremeev blocks a jab. Eremeev misses with an uppercut
and Bestarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Bestarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC# Bestarsson is rocked! Bestarsson throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Eremeev counters by moving into the clinch. Bestarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Eremeev finish him?#BC2# Bestarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Eremeev moves away from the strike by Bestarsson. and Eremeev counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bestarsson! He's just covering up as Eremeev starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Eremeev! After winning the bout, Andrey Eremeev 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:
LEGACY! 79
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1# Niemayer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bestarsson. Niemayer throws a hook but Bestarsson avoids it easily. Niemayer works Bestarsson's body with a nice hook. Niemayer misses with a hook
and Niemayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Niemayer cracks Bestarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Niemayer throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2# and Bestarsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Niemayer! Bestarsson lets Niemayer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2# Niemayer is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bestarsson. Niemayer shrugs it off though. Oh Niemayer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! We've been informed that Bestarsson 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. Niemayer thuds his right hand into Bestarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bestarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Niemayer seems to have got his legs back now. Niemayer moves out of range as Bestarsson strikes. Bestarsson is looking to chop away at Niemayer's legs. Niemayer thuds a left hand into Bestarsson's body. Niemayer throws a hook to the side of Bestarsson's head but Bestarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Niemayer looks to clinch #KD2# and Bestarsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Niemayer toppling to the canvas! Niemayer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bestarsson finish him?! The fight stays on the outside here - Niemayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Niemayer misses with a left hand #KD2# and Bestarsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Niemayer! Bestarsson lets Niemayer back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Bestarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niemayer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bestarsson counters with a leg kick. Niemayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bestarsson manages to avoid it. Niemayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bestarsson thows a left - swing and a miss! A counter left hand to the body from Niemayer misses its target. Bestarsson with a hook. Lukas Niemayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bestarsson avoids the body shot from Niemayer.
Bestarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bestarsson misses with a hook
and Niemayer counters with a lovely shot to the body. Niemayer throws a shot from downtown. Bestarsson moves away and avoids it. Nice defenses there by Niemayer. Niemayer throws the left hand but Bestarsson avoids the punch easily. Niemayer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bestarsson at a distance.
Niemayer moves away from the strike by Bestarsson. #T2# Bestarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Niemayer to score with a decent uppercut. Niemayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bestarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Niemayer misses the shot to the body. Bestarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Niemayer. Bestarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Niemayer can pounce on him.
Bestarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Niemayer's head backwards. Niemayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bestarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Niemayer fails in his attempt to clinch. Niemayer misses with a two punch combination.
Bestarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Niemayer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bestarsson scrambles back to his feet. Niemayer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bestarsson looks to land a combination but Niemayer avoids it well. Niemayer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Niemayer misses with a lunging right hand
and Bestarsson counters with a good low kick that Niemayer was not able to check. Bestarsson avoids the body shot from Niemayer.
Bestarsson misses with the combination.
#T3# Niemayer lands with a straight right. Bestarsson didn't see that one coming. Bestarsson missing with a left hand there. Niemayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. An inside leg kick lands from Niemayer. Bestarsson gets off balance looking for a body kick and Niemayer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Niemayer misses with an uppercut
and Bestarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A decent looking cross lands there for Bestarsson. Bestarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Niemayer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Niemayer clinches with his opponent.
Niemayer misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Bestarsson breaks from the clinch.
Niemayer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bestarsson counter with a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A telegraphed right hand from Niemayer misses the target. #T4##CL# Niemayer drives through and clinches with Bestarsson against the cage.
Niemayer throws a head punch that misses. Niemayer misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Niemayer fails to land. Bestarsson scores with a shot to the side of Niemayer's head. Bestarsson cracks Niemayer with a nice body shot. Niemayer throws a head punch that misses. Niemayer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. Bestarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Niemayer lands a left hand.
Niemayer working aggressively here.
Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
Niemayer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Niemayer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Niemayer lands an uppercut. Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike. Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niemayer avoids it. Niemayer managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands a left hand.
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bestarsson controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Jab from Niemayer. Bestarsson throws a hook but Niemayer avoids it easily. Niemayer throwing a counter right hand but Bestarsson manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Bestarsson. Niemayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niemayer misses the shot to the body. Bestarsson lands with a cross. Bestarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bestarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Niemayer drops his hands momentarily and Bestarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bestarsson throws a lazy right hand but Niemayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Niemayer throwing a counter right hand but Bestarsson manages to avoid it. Niemayer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A lazy body kick from Bestarsson and Niemayer counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bestarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Niemayer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Niemayer misses with a looping left.#T1# Niemayer tries to clinch up.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Niemayer throws a head punch that misses. Niemayer has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Niemayer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niemayer is defending well for now. Niemayer misses with a short punch on the inside. Bestarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bestarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bestarsson lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Bestarsson breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Bestarsson misses. Bestarsson throws a looping overhand right but Niemayer ducks down to avoid it. Niemayer throws a shot from downtown. Bestarsson moves away and avoids it. Bestarsson misses with an uppercut. Niemayer misses with a low kick. #T2# Niemayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bestarsson throws a body punch but Niemayer moves out of range. Niemayer feinted there with a counter leg kick. Bestarsson misses the shot to the body. Niemayer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bestarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Niemayer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bestarsson. That did some damage! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Niemayer throws a body punch but Bestarsson moves out of range. Bestarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Niemayer throws a hook to the side of Bestarsson's head but Bestarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Niemayer staying out of range there. Bestarsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Niemayer under the eye. Niemayer walks into a jab. A jab from Niemayer finds it's way through Bestarsson's defenses. Niemayer lands the left hand.#ROC# Bestarsson is rocked! Niemayer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bestarsson under the eye. Bestarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Niemayer finish him?#T3# Bestarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A head kick by Bestarsson misses and Niemayer counters with a big right hand! Oh Bestarsson is in trouble here! Niemayer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukas Niemayer! Lukas Niemayer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LEGACY! 71
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1# Koks moves out of range of the strikes. Bestarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A low kick from Bestarsson misses and Koks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Koks slips a jab and a cross from Bestarsson.
Koks is looking for a counter combo. Koks moves forwards but Bestarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bestarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Bestarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Koks moves out of range of the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Koks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bestarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bestarsson stuns Koks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koks scores with a jab to the body. Koks throws a sloppy body shot
and Koks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Koks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. That kick from Bestarsson tenderised Koks's leg. Koks is trying to keep his angry face on. 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! Bestarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Koks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Bestarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Koks moves out of range as Bestarsson throws a body kick.
Bestarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koks. Bestarsson lands with a slapping head kick. Bestarsson takes one to the chin there. Bestarsson throws a push kick but Koks slaps the foot to one side. A swing and a miss from Bestarsson. Koks tests Bestarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bestarsson throws out a leg kick but Koks moves out of range and Bestarsson only half commits. Bestarsson misses with a left hand and Koks counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Koks cracks Bestarsson with a good jab. A big left from Bestarsson misses. Koks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big right from Bestarsson misses. Koks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A low kick from Bestarsson is predictable there and Koks counters with a straight right hand.#ROC# Bestarsson is rocked! Koks ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bestarsson's jaw. Bestarsson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Koks does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafal Koks! Rafal Koks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 66
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Verbeek throws a hook but Bestarsson avoids it easily. Bestarsson checks a leg kick. Bestarsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Verbeek throws an overhand right that lands on Bestarsson's shoulder, as Bestarsson tries to avoid the shot. Verbeek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bestarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bestarsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Verbeek in the body. Good work by Bestarsson as he checks the leg kick. Bestarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight. Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Bestarsson moved out of range nicely. Bestarsson is looking to counter punch. Verbeek throws a low kick but Bestarsson avoids it. Verbeek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bestarsson loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verbeek steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bestarsson. That one must have hurt. Bestarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bestarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Verbeek misses with a low kick as Bestarsson jumps back. Bestarsson misses with a low kick.#T1# Bestarsson blocks a leg kick. Bestarsson connects with a right hand. Verbeek shakes it off. Bestarsson connects with a single shot there. Bestarsson jabs Verbeek to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bestarsson moves out of range as Verbeek throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Bestarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Bestarsson jabs Verbeek to the body, keeping him at a distance. Verbeek takes one to the chin there. Bestarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek. Good shot there by Verbeek. Bestarsson throws a body punch but Verbeek moves out of range. Bestarsson scores with a hook to the body. Verbeek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bestarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bestarsson lands with a nice body kick. Bestarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bestarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2# Verbeek scores with a hook. Verbeek throws a body punch but Bestarsson moves out of range. Bestarsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Bestarsson throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it. Verbeek throws a leg kick and Bestarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Verbeek scores with a kick to the midsection. Bestarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verbeek can pounce on him.
Bestarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Bestarsson. Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses. Verbeek throws a chopping leg kick but Bestarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bestarsson checks the leg kick. Verbeek sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bestarsson slips a straight right by Verbeek. Verbeek slips a jab from Bestarsson.#T3# Bestarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Verbeek cracks Bestarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Verbeek scores with a hook. Bestarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verbeek on the side of the head. Bestarsson slips a straight right by Verbeek. Bestarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Verbeek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bestarsson to score with a decent uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Bestarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Bestarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Verbeek moves out of range easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Bestarsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Verbeek lands with a kick to the temple. Bestarsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Verbeek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Verbeek has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bestarsson. Bestarsson cracks Verbeek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bestarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Bestarsson ducks down to avoid it. Bestarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4# Bestarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it. Bestarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Verbeek moves out of range easily. Bestarsson thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body. Verbeek moves out of range of the body kick. Bestarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bestarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Verbeek avoids the head kick by Bestarsson.
Verbeek blocks a jab. A little jabbing left from Verbeek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Verbeek misses with an uppercut. Bestarsson throws a leg kick that misses. A little jabbing left from Verbeek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bestarsson swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a nice looking combination but Bestarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Verbeek misses with a wild body shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bestarsson checks a leg kick. Verbeek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Verbeek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verbeek avoids a kick to the body.
Verbeek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bestarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Verbeek.
Bestarsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Verbeek's head. Bestarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL# Bestarsson instigates a clinch. Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Verbeek tries to work over Bestarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Verbeek lands a body punch in the clinch. Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bestarsson scores with a nice short uppercut. Bestarsson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bestarsson. #T1# Verbeek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Verbeek lands a shoulder strike. Bestarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bestarsson scores with a shot to the side of Verbeek's head. Bestarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verbeek can do to turn this around? Verbeek scores with a nice hook to the head. Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage. Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike. A knee to the head by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bestarsson tries to work over Verbeek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Verbeek lands with a short shot to the head. Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verbeek avoids it. Verbeek tries a body shot but Bestarsson blocks it.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bestarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Viktor Bestarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Verbeek lands with a short shot to the head. Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek. Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage. Bestarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Verbeek blocks it with crossed arms. Good body shot from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Verbeek lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Bestarsson manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Verbeek misses its intended target. Verbeek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A leg kick checked by Bestarsson. Verbeek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bestarsson is out of range and Verbeek settles back down. Verbeek tests Bestarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Verbeek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bestarsson.#T3# Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses and Verbeek counters with a thumping low kick. Bestarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Verbeek lands a jab to the head.
#CL# Bestarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Verbeek, pushing him back against the cage. Bestarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses. The referee is keeping an eye on Bestarsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Verbeek lands with a short shot to the head. Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bestarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Verbeek controls his hands.
Bestarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Bestarsson blocking some punches.
Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Bestarsson. Bestarsson lands with a short shot to the head. Bestarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Verbeek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Bestarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Verbeek connects with an inside leg kick. Bestarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A solid body kick from Verbeek. Verbeek moves into range and connects with a jab. Verbeek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bestarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Verbeek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verbeek. 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 Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Verbeek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bestarsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Verbeek fakes the leg kick and cracks Bestarsson in the body. An inside leg kick from Verbeek misses. Verbeek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bestarsson looks to throw the jab but Verbeek is out of range. Verbeek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bestarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Verbeek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bestarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Verbeek's shoulder, as Verbeek tries to avoid the shot. Verbeek throws a nice inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bestarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verbeek takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bestarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bestarsson takes one to the chin there. 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! Bestarsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1# Verbeek is looking to slow Bestarsson down with leg kicks. Verbeek avoids the body shot from Bestarsson.
Verbeek lands with a nice body kick. A big right from Verbeek misses. Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bestarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bestarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek. Bestarsson throws out a leg kick but Verbeek moves out of range and Bestarsson only half commits. Bestarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Verbeek moves out of range easily. Bestarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bestarsson cracks the inside of Verbeek's front leg. Verbeek misses with the body kick and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bestarsson throws a lazy right hand but Verbeek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pat Verbeek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Verbeek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Verbeek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bestarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Verbeek tries to score with a low kick but Bestarsson moves his leg out of the way. A good leg kick by Bestarsson. Verbeek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Some wild striking there from Bestarsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verbeek.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Verbeek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Bestarsson. Verbeek misses the shot to the body. Verbeek swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Bestarsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Verbeek jabs Bestarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bestarsson checks the leg kick. Bestarsson lands a nice hook to Verbeek's body. Verbeek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Verbeek is looking to chop away at Bestarsson's legs. #CL# Bestarsson clinches up against the cage. Viktor Bestarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Verbeek scores with a hook to the body. Verbeek lands a hook that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards. Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Verbeek misses with a short punch on the inside. Verbeek prevents a body shot from Bestarsson. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek. Bestarsson scores with a shoulder strike. #T4# Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek misses with some punches.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Bestarsson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek. Verbeek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Verbeek tries to break free but Bestarsson pushes him back against the cage. Verbeek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow. Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bestarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Verbeek misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
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 Viktor Bestarsson. Well Bestarsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Viktor Bestarsson! A very excited looking Viktor Bestarsson 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:
Causing Havoc 59
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1# Bestarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Bestarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Eremeev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Eremeev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bestarsson takes one on the button. Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eremeev.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bestarsson moves away. Bestarsson connects with a single shot there. Bestarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Eremeev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bestarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eremeev lands with a cross. Eremeev moves away from the strike by Bestarsson. Bestarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Eremeev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bestarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eremeev scrambles back to his feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Bestarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Eremeev misses the target. Bestarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eremeev. Viktor Bestarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Eremeev misses with a hook
and Bestarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eremeev's knee momentarily. Bestarsson takes a swing at Eremeev's ribcage but misses. Eremeev tries to counter with a takedown but Bestarsson is quick to defend against it. Eremeev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bestarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Eremeev misses with the combination.
We've been hearing reports that Eremeev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice hook. Eremeev takes a body punch but keeps moving. Eremeev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bestarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. It looked like Eremeev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Eremeev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Eremeev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bestarsson's hands. Bestarsson slips under a jab from Eremeev. Bestarsson tries to counter by closing the distance. Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eremeev.
Bestarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bestarsson moves out of range of the strikes. Bestarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bestarsson moves away. Bestarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eremeev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bestarsson. That one must have hurt. A telegraphed right hand from Eremeev misses the target. Bestarsson takes one to the chin there. Eremeev blocks a head kick by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bestarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bestarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bestarsson throws a jab when Eremeev was well out of range. Bestarsson looks to land a right hand but Eremeev moved out of range. The fighters circling - Eremeev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Eremeev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bestarsson is fending him off so far but Eremeev persists. Nope, Bestarsson circles away and we're back to standing. Bestarsson throws a right and a left that Eremeev avoids nicely. Bestarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3# Bestarsson misses with a right hand and Eremeev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bestarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bestarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Eremeev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bestarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A nice inside leg kick there by Bestarsson. That's going to slow Eremeev down. Bestarsson avoids the body shot from Eremeev.
Eremeev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bestarsson's waist but Bestarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eremeev off to one side. Bestarsson throws a shot to the body.
Bestarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Eremeev throws an off balance right hand
and Bestarsson counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bestarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eremeev's calf. Bestarsson lands a jab to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bestarsson. Eremeev shrugs it off though. Eremeev just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Eremeev moves out of range of the body kick. Eremeev throws a body shot but no joy. Bestarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bestarsson - that will leave a mark!
Eremeev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bestarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Eremeev's head. Bestarsson lands with a nice body punch. Eremeev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses. Bestarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2# Bestarsson rushes Eremeev and presses him up against the cage. Eremeev leaning his opponent against the cage. Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bestarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Eremeev taking a breather. Bestarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eremeev backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bestarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eremeev misses with a lunging right hand
and Bestarsson counters with a nice uppercut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bestarsson.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt. Eremeev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bestarsson. Eremeev misses with a wild body shot. Bestarsson throws a shot to the body.
Bestarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Bestarsson as Eremeev shoots in. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bestarsson. Eremeev shrugs it off though. The fighters circle momentarily. Bestarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Eremeev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bestarsson. Eremeev throwing a counter right hand but Bestarsson manages to avoid it.#T1# Eremeev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bestarsson but Bestarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him. A combination from Eremeev does no damage. Eremeev loads up on a big right hand but Bestarsson slips the punch. Bestarsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Eremeev. Crunch! Bestarsson slams his shin into Eremeev's torso. Bestarsson misses with a head kick.
Bestarsson misses with an uppercut. Eremeev saw that one coming. Bestarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Eremeev walks into a left hand. #ROC2# Eremeev is rocked! Crack! A monster head kick from Bestarsson and Eremeev falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Bestarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Viktor Bestarsson! Our winner, Viktor Bestarsson, 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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