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Event:
C27: Xerxes vs Bay
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Longworth.
Longworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sundberg scores with a jab. Longworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longworth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Longworth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Longworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Sundberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sundberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Longworth dodges the punch combination from Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a right hand that Longworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Longworth also avoids with ease.
Longworth swings for the body but Sundberg moves out of range.
Sundberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick and Sundberg moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Sundberg gets caught napping as Longworth dives in and scores a takedown. Sundberg manages to retain guard.
Longworth postures up in Sundberg's guard and throws a big left but Sundberg blocks it. #T1#
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sundberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing.
Longworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sundberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Sundberg keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sundberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Longworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Sundberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sundberg's guard.
Sundberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth.
Longworth throwing shots but Sundberg is blocking nicely.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longworth wants to take a breather but Sundberg is having none of it.
Longworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sundberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Longworth lands with a punch from half guard.
Longworth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Longworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Sundberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Longworth wants to take a breather but Sundberg is having none of it.
Longworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sundberg defending well though. #SUB#
Longworth is working for a submission of some sort.
Longworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4##SUB#
Longworth is working for a kimura but Sundberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Longworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Longworth is looking to take a break and control but Sundberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Longworth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sundberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Longworth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Longworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sundberg but Sundberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sundberg misses with a straight left.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Sundberg moved out of range.
Longworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Longworth thuds his right hand into Sundberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Sundberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sundberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sundberg throws a hook but Longworth avoids it easily.
Sundberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sundbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Longworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundberg.
Sundberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sundberg.
Sundberg moves out of range as Longworth strikes.
Sundberg looks to throw the jab but Longworth is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sundberg throws out the jab.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundberg.
Ove Sundberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Sundberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth lands a right hook to the body.
Sundberg looks to land a left hand but Longworth moved out of range nicely.
Sundberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Longworth scores with a four punch combination!
Sundberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Longworth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longworth throws a low kick, looking for Sundberg's leg but Sundberg calmly moves out of range.
Sundberg throws out a counter right but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
Sundberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sundberg can do to turn this around?
Sundberg dodges the punch combination from Longworth.
Longworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth misses with a straight right.
Sundberg throws a counter combo.
Sundberg throws a shot from downtown. Longworth moves away and avoids it.
Longworth scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Sundberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Longworth doesn't seem phased though.
Longworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been informed that Sundberg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Longworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sundberg checks it well.
Longworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Longworth looking to score a takedown here. Sundberg is defending well but Longworth drives through and ends up in Sundberg's guard.
Longworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Longworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Longworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Sundberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth 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.
Sundberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Longworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Sundberg is controlling Longworth's posture.
Longworth looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sundberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Longworth cracks Sundberg with a good jab.
Sundberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sundberg swings for the body but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sundberg manages to circle out of the way.
Sundberg avoids a kick to the body.
Sundberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longworth.
Longworth scores with a push kick.#T4##TD#
Longworth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sundberg to the ground. Longworth is now in Sundberg's guard.
Longworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Sundberg is retaining full guard.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Sundberg blocks nicely.
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth passes into half guard.
Sundberg is trying to maintain the position but Longworth is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sundberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Longworth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sundberg throws a lazy right hand but Longworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sundberg missing with a left hand there. Longworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sundberg on the side of the head.
Longworth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sundberg in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Sundberg. That snapped Longworth's head back.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth scores with a hook to the body. Sundberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Longworth misses with a low kick.
Donk. Sundberg catches Longworth right on the button with a cross.
Sundberg slips under a jab.
Longworth just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sundberg! But no joy.
Sundberg misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Longworth catches Sundberg right on the button with a cross.
Sundberg looks to land a left hand but Longworth moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Sundberg misses its intended target.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Longworth lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Longworth misses.
Sundberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sundberg avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Sundberg cracks Longworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Longworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Longworth.
Sundberg misses with a hook.
Sundberg defending well as Longworth loads up on a big left hand.
Sundberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Longworth.
Longworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sundberg! But no joy.
A combination from Sundberg does no damage.
Longworth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sundberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Longworth is just out of range.
Longworth takes a swing at Sundberg's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Sundberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Longworth.
Sundberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sundberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Longworth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sundberg pinned against the cage. Sundberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sundberg misses the jab.
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longworth misses with a straight left.
Sundberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Longworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longworth slips a jab and a cross from Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a right hand that Longworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Longworth also avoids with ease.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundberg.
Sundberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Longworth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sundberg quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Longworth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sundberg is looking to control Longworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sundberg avoid being mounted?
Longworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sundberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sundberg is not content to let Longworth control the position.
Sundberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sundberg.
Sundberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Longworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Sundberg blocks nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Longworth forces his way into half guard.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sundberg keeps working.
Longworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Longworth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sundberg tries to roll over but Longworth keeps him under control.
Ove Sundberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longworth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Longworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Longworth 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Longworth!
Our winner, Vinnie Longworth, 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:
C22: Roy vs Pappalardo
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sundberg, as that shot connected.
Sundberg 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.
Pettis jabs at Sundberg's body.
Pettis slips a jab and a cross from Sundberg.
Pettis throws a shot from downtown. Sundberg moves away and avoids it.
Sundberg ducks under a wild hook from Pettis.
Pettis catches Sundberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Sundberg misses.
Sundberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettis.
Sundberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Sundberg with a jab.
Sundberg walks into a straight right hand from Pettis.
A swing and a miss from Sundberg.
Pettis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pettis catches Sundberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundberg.
A swing and a miss from Sundberg.
Pettis connects with an inside leg kick.
Pettis cracks Sundberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettis connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Pettis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sundberg sprawls well initially but Pettis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sundberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sundberg looks winded!
Pettis looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Pettis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sundberg looking to control.
Pettis controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sundberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
#T3##TD#
Pettis looking to score a takedown here. Sundberg is defending well but Pettis drives through and ends up in Sundberg's guard.
Pettis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pettis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sundberg for as long as he can get away with.
Sundberg keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
Pettis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
We've been informed that Sundberg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pettis tries to free his leg and advance position but Sundberg is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sundberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pettis thuds a left hand into Sundberg's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sundberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis connects with a body shot.
Pettis lands a jab.
Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sundberg can do to turn this around?
Sundberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettis.
Despite the aggression on Sundberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettis lands with a hook. Sundberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis connects with a nice looking jab.
Pettis throws an overhand right that lands on Sundberg's shoulder, as Sundberg tries to avoid the shot.
Pettis throws a hook but Sundberg blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis throws a big shot that misses.
Sundberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Sundberg.
Pettis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sundberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pettis.
Pettis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sundberg is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
#T1#
Sundberg slips under a jab from Pettis.
Pettis darts in looking for a takedown but Sundberg gets double underhooks and turns Pettis into the cage.
Pettis scores with a body shot.
Pettis dives in for a single leg takedown but Sundberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Pettis finds it's way through Sundberg's defenses.
Anthony Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettis scores with a hook.
Pettis sizes up Sundberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pettis darts in looking for a takedown but Sundberg gets double underhooks and turns Pettis into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis takes a swing at Sundberg's ribcage but misses.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sundberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pettis scores with a jab to the body.
Pettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2##TD#
Pettis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sundberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pettis controls the pace.
Pettis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pettis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sundberg's legs.
Pettis advances to full mount. #T3#
Pettis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pettis controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sundberg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pettis. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pettis controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sundberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice sprawl there from Sundberg as Pettis shoots in.
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sundberg.#TD#
Pettis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pettis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sundberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis slips nicely into half guard.
Sundberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sundberg wants to improve his position but Pettis is controlling well.
Pettis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Pettis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sundberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pettis stalling.
Sundberg trying to control but Pettis postures up.
#T3#
Pettis controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pettis lands with a straight right. Sundberg didn't see that one coming.
Sundberg misses with the combination.
Pettis attempts a counter takedown but Sundberg avoids it well and moves away.
Sundberg throws a shot from downtown. Pettis moves away and avoids it.
Sundberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Sundberg needs to keep his hands up - Pettis had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
A big left from Sundberg misses.
Pettis cracks Sundberg with an open hand slap.
Pettis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sundberg.
Sundberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pettis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sundberg momentarily.
Pettis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#
Sundberg is rocked!
Pettis cracks Sundberg with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sundberg tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Pettis pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sundberg is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pettis!
After winning the bout, Anthony Pettis 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:
C16: Aas vs Hyuk
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Fairbanks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been told by Sundberg's head coaches at Combate Gym 🇧🇷 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sundberg drops his hands momentarily and Fairbanks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fairbanks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fairbanks misses with a double jab.
Sundberg slips a jab from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks moves out of range as Sundberg strikes.
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Fairbanks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fairbanks sizes up Sundberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fairbanks throws the left hand but Sundberg avoids the punch easily.
Sundberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Fairbanks misses its intended target.
Fairbanks misses with a hook. Sundberg ducked under it nicely.
Sundberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sundberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sundberg moves away from the strike by Fairbanks.
Sundberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses the jab.#T1#
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Sundberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fairbanks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sundberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fairbanks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sundberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Sundberg throws an overhand right that lands on Fairbanks's shoulder, as Fairbanks tries to avoid the shot.
Sundberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fairbanks counters with a stiff right hand.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut
and Sundberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Sundberg slips under a jab from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks slips under a jab from Sundberg.
Fairbanks lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sundberg falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fairbanks dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Fairbanks!
Desmond Fairbanks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
C12: Aas vs Claudiano
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
MCsmackinbabies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sundberg cracks MCsmackinbabies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundberg misses the target.
Nice defenses there by MCsmackinbabies .
MCsmackinbabies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sundberg loads up on a big right hand but MCsmackinbabies slips the punch.
MCsmackinbabies misses with a low kick.
Sundberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MCsmackinbabies s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sundberg throws a shot from downtown. MCsmackinbabies moves away and avoids it.
MCsmackinbabies looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MCsmackinbabies throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sundberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MCsmackinbabies moves out of range as Sundberg strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MCsmackinbabies throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sundberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sundberg moves out of range of the body kick from MCsmackinbabies .
A looping hook to the body misses from MCsmackinbabies . Sundberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sundberg avoids a kick to the body.
MCsmackinbabies gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sundberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sundberg scores with a hook.
A big right from Sundberg misses.
Sundberg slips a jab from MCsmackinbabies .
Sundberg throws the left hand but MCsmackinbabies avoids the punch easily.
Sundberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MCsmackinbabies .
Sundberg throws a body shot but no joy.
MCsmackinbabies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sundberg lunges at MCsmackinbabies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MCsmackinbabies 's hand.
MCsmackinbabies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sundberg throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MCsmackinbabies .
Sundberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MCsmackinbabies on the side of the head.
A jab from Sundberg misses.
Sundberg misses with a few strikes there.
Sundberg moves out of range of the leg kick from MCsmackinbabies .
A little jabbing left from Sundberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Sundberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MCsmackinbabies dodges the punch combination from Sundberg.
Good shot there by MCsmackinbabies .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MCsmackinbabies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sundberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sundberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MCsmackinbabies circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Sundberg.
MCsmackinbabies looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
MCsmackinbabies misses with a hook
letting Sundberg counter with a right hand.
MCsmackinbabies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sundberg.
MCsmackinbabies staying out of range there.
Sundberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MCsmackinbabies throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Sundberg misses with a straight right.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundberg connects with a crisp jab.
Sundberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sundberg misses with a wild combination.
Sundberg throws the left hand but MCsmackinbabies avoids the punch easily.
MCsmackinbabies takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MCsmackinbabies throws a shot from downtown. Sundberg moves away and avoids it.
MCsmackinbabies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sundberg.
MCsmackinbabies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MCsmackinbabies misses with a body kick.
MCsmackinbabies really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sundberg lands with an uppercut that bounces MCsmackinbabies off the cage and back into range.
MCsmackinbabies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sundberg.
A counter left hand to the body from MCsmackinbabies misses its target.
Sundberg with a nice cross.#T4#
MCsmackinbabies takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MCsmackinbabies throws the kick towards the body but Sundberg avoids it.
MCsmackinbabies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MCsmackinbabies throws a shot from downtown. Sundberg moves away and avoids it.
MCsmackinbabies scores with the left hand. Sundberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Sundberg tests MCsmackinbabies 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sundberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MCsmackinbabies .
Sundberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MCsmackinbabies counters with a nice uppercut.
Sundberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Sundberg.
Sundberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sundberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MCsmackinbabies moves away.
Sundberg avoids a kick to the body.
MCsmackinbabies delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Sundberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
MCsmackinbabies throws a hook but Sundberg avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether MCsmackinbabies might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
MCsmackinbabies is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MCsmackinbabies throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sundberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
MCsmackinbabies is rocked!
Sundberg closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops MCsmackinbabies ! Sundberg dives in looking to finish! MCsmackinbabies is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ove Sundberg!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ove Sundberg thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Combate 8: Obamacare vs Jung
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Festation scoring well with a low kick there.
Sundberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sundberg throws a good cross that connects.
Festation misses with a body shot.
Sundberg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Festation. That one must have hurt.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Sundberg moved away.
Festation misses with the combination.
Sundberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Festation counters with a series of strikes. Sundberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sundberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Festation thows a body kick. Sundberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Festation.
Festation looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sundberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
Sundberg moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Sundberg throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sundberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Sundberg off balance momentarily.
Sundberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sundberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a thumping low kick.
Festation gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sundberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sundberg misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with a good, hard body kick but Sundberg shrugs it off.
Sundberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sundberg cracks Festation with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sundberg takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Festation!
Sundberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Sundberg misses.
Sundberg lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Sundberg lands with a nice combination. Festation backs away looking to recover.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundberg jabs Festation right on the nose. Festation blinks but takes it well.
Festation swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sundberg. That did some damage!
Sundberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sundberg.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sundberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sundberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundberg misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundberg misses the target.
Sundberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Festation lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sundberg throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Sundberg misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Sundberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat.
Festation takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Sundberg both land. Nice combination.
Festation misses with a low kick as Sundberg jumps back.
Sundberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sundberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sundberg misses with a double jab.
Festation scores with a spinning back kick!
Sundberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Sundberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Sundberg.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Festation 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 Sundberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sundberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Sundberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Sundberg both land. Nice combination.
Sundberg throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation slips a jab from Sundberg.
A slow jab from Sundberg misses its intended target.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Festation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sundberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Festation fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sundberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sundberg throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Sundberg backing up. Sundberg nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sundberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Sundberg blocks the leg kick.
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 Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sundberg throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Sundberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Sundberg throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Sundberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Festation.
Sundberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Festation half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sundberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Sundberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Festation lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sundberg will feel that in the morning.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Sundberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sundberg manages to avoid it.
Sundberg throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
A punch combination from Sundberg misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Festation tenderised Sundberg's leg. Sundberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sundberg checks a low kick from Festation.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Sundberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Sundberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Sundberg.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sundberg.
As Sundberg backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Festation scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sundberg in his tracks.
Sundberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Festation counters with a good, hard body kick but Sundberg shrugs it off.
Festation lands a head kick. Sundberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sundberg throws a right and a left that Festation avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Sundberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sundberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
Festation is looking to wear down Sundberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sundberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Festation is looking to counter with a body kick.
Festation throws a leg kick
and Sundberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation wants to slow Sundberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Festation scores with a nice body kick.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sundberg 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#
A jab from Sundberg misses.
Sundberg throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sundberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Festation backs up against the cage.
Festation throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sundberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Festation appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sundberg lands the left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Festation - that will leave a mark!
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sundberg.
Festation moves away from the strike by Sundberg.
Festation with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Festation throws a push kick but Sundberg slaps the foot to one side.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Sundberg moves out of range easily. #T3#
Festation swinging wildly here.
Sundberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Sundberg misses with a double jab
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sundberg throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a body kick.
Festation lands a nice looking body kick.
Mana Festation is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sundberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Sundberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation staying out of range there.#T4#
Festation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sundberg connects with a body shot that sends Festation's belly button to the back.
Sundberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Festation slips under a jab.
Sundberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sundberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Festation - the referee stops the clock and Sundberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Festation. Sundberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Festation lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Festation scores with a kick to the body.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Sundberg.
Sundberg lands a jab.
Festation lands the left hand.#ROC#
Sundberg is rocked!
Sundberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sundberg misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sundberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Festation finish him?
Festation connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Sundberg covering up! Festation comes in with a big uppercut and Sundberg goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mana Festation!
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Event:
MMMA 20: Bio Hazard
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Vesala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Vesala moves into the clinch.
Vesala can't get the takedown.
Vesala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sundberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Vesala lands a takedown into guard.
Vesala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vesala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vesala advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sundberg prevents Vesala from improving position. #T1#
Vesala is still trying to improve position.
Vesala trying to control the action but Sundberg is working from the bottom.
Sundberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vesala on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vesala is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vesala wants to control but Sundberg is keeping him busy.
Vesala taking a breather here.
Vesala has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Vesala is looking to work his way around to Sundberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vesala controlling from mount.
Vesala wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vesala keeps trying to improve his position.
Vesala content just to control the position here.
Vesala trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Vesala is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sundberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sundberg! #T4#
Sundberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vesala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vesala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vesala wants to improve his position but instead Sundberg has moved into half guard.
Vesala is pressing down on Sundberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vesala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vesala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sundberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vesala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sundberg with a hook.
Vesala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sundberg.
Vesala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sundberg leaves Vesala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sundberg throws the left hand but Vesala avoids the punch easily.
Vesala doesn't manage to clinch there - Sundberg circles away.
Vesala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sundberg circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vesala.
Sundberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ove Sundberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Vesala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sundberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Vesala's head.
Sundberg throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vesala's head backwards.#TD2#
Vesala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vesala passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vesala tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sundberg's legs. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundberg is being controlled here.
Sundberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Sundberg being controlled for a moment.
Vesala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sundberg keeps working.
Vesala is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sundberg prevents Vesala from improving position.
Vesala has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sundberg is trying to escape the mount but Vesala keeps good control and instead manages to take Sundberg's back.
Well, with Vesala on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sundberg is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Will Vesala go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Vesala slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Sundberg right now.
#SUB2#
Vesala is looking for the choke from the back position but Sundberg is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Vesala is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sundberg defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vesala biding his time, controlling Sundberg.
You can see the frustration on Sundberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Vesala is looking to control Sundberg but Sundberg is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Vesala is looking for a choke. Sundberg gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sundberg manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Vesala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sundberg is one step ahead there.
Vesala keeping full guard, as Sundberg tries to pass.
Timo Vesala has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sundberg stopping the sweep attempt from Vesala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vesala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sundberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sundberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Vesala has Sundberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Sundberg stops a takedown attempt from Vesala.
#TD2#
Vesala turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vesala manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Vesala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sundberg wants to control but Vesala postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sundberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Vesala swings around for an armbar but Sundberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vesala's guard.#T1#
Sundberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Vesala is retaining full guard.
Sundberg preventing the sweep.
Vesala has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Vesala has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vesala is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Vesala wants to pass the guard but Sundberg is keeping the position.#T2#
Vesala wants to control from the top but Sundberg keeps moving.
Vesala passes into half guard.
Sundberg is looking to control Vesala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sundberg avoid being mounted?
Vesala is controlling the pace.
Vesala is trying to control. Sundberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Vesala 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.
Vesala wants to take a breather but Sundberg is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sundberg wants to get back to full guard.
Vesala wants to pass to mount but Sundberg is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Timo Vesala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sundberg throws the left hand but Vesala avoids the punch easily.
Vesala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timo Vesala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Vesala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sundberg is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sundberg is staying active underneath Vesala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vesala trying to mount his opponent but Sundberg defends it.
Ove Sundberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vesala works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Vesala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vesala winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Vesala!
A relieved looking Timo Vesala 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:
Madness MMA 13: 13
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Sundberg misses with an uppercut.
Batyr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sundberg defends it nicely.
Sundberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batyr dives in for a single leg takedown but Sundberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Batyr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Batyr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sundberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Batyr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sundberg, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Batyr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sundberg, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Batyr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Batyr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sundberg some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Batyr throws a strike aimed at the side of Sundberg's head but Sundberg avoids it well.
Batyr scoring with punches from side control.
Batyr happy to just control the position for now.
Batyr is trying to ground and pound but Sundberg uses the momentary lack of control by Batyr to regain half guard.
Batyr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Batyr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sundberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Batyr is working for a kimura but Sundberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Batyr. #T2#
Batyr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batyr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Batyr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Batyr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Batyr lands with a punch from half guard.
Sundberg tries to roll over but Batyr keeps him under control.
Sundberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batyr. #SUB2#
Batyr is trying to work for a kimura but Sundberg is defending well.
#T3#
Batyr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sundberg!
Batyr with good strikes from the mount here!
Batyr with a couple of short strikes.
Batyr breaks from Sundberg's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Sundberg is rocked!
Batyr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sundberg's face.
Oh Sundberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batyr postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Sundberg is out cold - huge knockout for Batyr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raiymbek Batyr!
A less than humble Raiymbek Batyr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Madness MMA 8: Warrior Spirit
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Sundberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rad misses with a wild body shot.
Sundberg throws out a counter right but Rad avoids it with no problem.
Sundberg blocks a jab.
Rad avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Sundberg backs away, Rad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sundberg throws out a counter right but Rad avoids it with no problem.
Sundberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rad counters with a leg kick.
Sundberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rad. Rad obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad thumps Sundberg with a low kick.
Rad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rad. Sundberg shrugs it off though.
Sundberg works over Rad's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Rad is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sundberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Rad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sundberg swings widly with a right hand
and Rad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Rad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sundberg's hands.
Sundberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rad wants to slow Sundberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Sundberg throws out a counter right but Rad avoids it with no problem.
Rad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sundberg misses with a hook. Rad ducked under it nicely.
Sundberg lands with an overhand left.
Sundberg moves out of range as Rad throws a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rad. Sundberg shrugs it off though.
Sundberg misses with a looping left.
Sundberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Sundberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sundberg looks to land a combination but Rad avoids it well.
It looked like Rad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rad, right into the meat.
#T2#
Rad misses with a double jab
and Sundberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rad looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sundberg lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rad. Sundberg pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ove Sundberg!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ove Sundberg made sure he mentioned Highland Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Kyle Rad was interviewed post fight and said 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Event:
Madness MMA 1: New day
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Sundberg throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Sundberg misses with a hook.
Sundberg scores with a one two! Morgan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sundberg loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Sundberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sundberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sundberg misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed
and Sundberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown. Sundberg tries to sprawl out of it but Morgan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sundberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ove Sundberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sundberg.#TD2#
Morgan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sundberg sprawls well initially but Morgan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sundberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morgan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morgan is keen to just control but Sundberg is a slippery customer.#T2#
Morgan throws a strike but Sundberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Morgan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Sundberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sundberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sundberg is trying to keep Morgan in close.
#T3#
Morgan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sundberg.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sundberg defends it nicely.
Ove Sundberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sundberg swivels and escapes.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sundberg as he avoids it easily.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sundberg sprawls well. Sundberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sundberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sundberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan wants to clinch but Sundberg slips to the side
and Sundberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sundberg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sundberg stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Sundberg looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Sundberg 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#
Morgan tries to clinch up but Sundberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Sundberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morgan darts in trying to clinch
and Sundberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Sundberg.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sundberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan. #T1#
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown. Sundberg tries to sprawl out of it but Morgan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sundberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ove Sundberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Sundberg.
Sundberg throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sundberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sundberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Sundberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Sundberg.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Sundberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ceasar Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Sundberg as Morgan shoots in.
Sundberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sundberg misses the jab.#T2#
Morgan moves out of range as Sundberg strikes.
Sundberg misses with a looping left.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sundberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Sundberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sundberg throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Sundberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sundberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan fails with the takedown
and Sundberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##TD2#
Morgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sundberg is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sundberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morgan on the ground.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sundberg's head.
Sundberg has hold of Morgan's hands but Morgan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sundberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sundberg trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan trying to control the pace.
Morgan is just content to waste time from the top position. Sundberg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sundberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morgan controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sundberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Sundberg dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Morgan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sundberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Morgan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sundberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt
and Sundberg counters with a straight right hand.
Ove Sundberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sundberg misses with an uppercut.
Morgan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sundberg circles away.#T1#
Morgan tries to clinch but Sundberg is having none of it.
Sundberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sundberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Morgan thuds his shin into the meat of Sundberg's side.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sundberg defends it nicely.
Morgan slips under a jab from Sundberg.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sundberg.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed
and Sundberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Sundberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sundberg scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one.
Sundberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sundberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Sundberg throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Sundberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt
and Sundberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sundberg.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Sundberg avoids them all with ease.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sundberg but Sundberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sundberg but Sundberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Morgan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Sundberg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Sundberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Morgan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sundberg!
Morgan wants to control but Sundberg is keeping him busy.
Morgan in side control, throwing shots but Sundberg defends. #T4##SUB2#
Morgan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ceasar Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan trying to control the action but Sundberg is working from the bottom.
Sundberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Ceasar Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan trying to control the position but Sundberg is working away.
Ove Sundberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Morgan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sundberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morgan's guard! Nice work there by Sundberg!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ove Sundberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sundberg, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ove Sundberg!
Ove Sundberg made sure to mention his sponsor, Highland Clothing in his post fight interview.
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