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Event:
RFC 7: New Horizons
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tash misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Nordberg gets a clinch.
Nordberg is pushing Tash up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tash avoiding damage.
Nordberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordberg lands an uppercut.
Nordberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tash is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tash blocks an uppercut.
Nordberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tash.
Nordberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tash.
Nordberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Tash is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nordberg is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordberg.
Tash missing with knees to the body.
Nordberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Tash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tash misses the jab.
Tash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Nordberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tash misses with a kick to the body.
Tash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordberg moves away.
Nordberg dodges the punch combination from Tash.
Nordberg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordberg manages to avoid it.
Tash throws a low kick but Nordberg moves out of range easily.
Nordberg flicks out a counter leg kick but Tash steps away.
Tash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Nordberg moves into the clinch.#T2#
Nordberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Tash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tash.
Nordberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tash prevents a body shot from Nordberg.
Nordberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nordberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Tash uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Tash fails to land.
Tash tries to break the clinch but Nordberg is controlling the position.
Tash definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nordberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tash.
Tash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nordberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3##CL2#
Nordberg closes the distance and clinches.
Nordberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordberg blocks an elbow strike.
Nordberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Tash uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nordberg.
Nordberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Tash throws a head punch that misses.
Nordberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nordberg.
Nordberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Tash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordberg's elbow. #T4#
Tash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nordberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nordberg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tash blocking some punches.
#BC#
Tash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tash checks a leg kick.
Nordberg digs a good body shot into Tash's ribs.
Nordberg misses with a kick to the body.
Tash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Nordberg.
Tash 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 little jabbing left from Nordberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Tash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Nordberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nordberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Nordberg scores with a shot to the side of Tash's head.
Tash lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordberg misses with a body punch.
Nordberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Tash controls his hands.
A short right from Nordberg on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Nordberg - that landed with a thud.
Nordberg working aggressively here.
Nordberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordberg lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Nordberg throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nordberg fails to land.
Nordberg misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Nordberg.
Tash is trying to pull guard but Nordberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nordberg cracks Tash with a nice body shot.
Nordberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordberg.#ROC2#
Tash is rocked!
Nordberg lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Tash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordberg.
Tash is trying to break free.
Tash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordberg gets through Tash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordberg gets through Tash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OJ Nordberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordberg.
A head punch on the inside from Nordberg fails to land.
Nordberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tash.
Tash seems to have got his legs back now.
Nordberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Tash misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Nordberg fails to land.
Nordberg controlling the action here for a moment.
Nordberg lands a body shot.
Tash lands a left hand.
Nordberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Tash.
Nordberg lands a shoulder strike.
Nordberg working aggressively here.
Nordberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tash backwards.
Tash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nordberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordberg lands with a light punch inside.
Nordberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Nordberg fails to land.
Nordberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Tash prevents a body shot from Nordberg.
Nordberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tash swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tash blocks an uppercut.
Nordberg lands a shoulder strike.
Nordberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tash's elbow.
Nordberg misses with some punches.
Tash throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tash.
Tash working aggressively here.
Tash blocking some punches.
Tash blocks an uppercut.
Nordberg throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Nordberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tash.
Nordberg misses with some punches.
Tash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tash's efforts to push away.
Tash trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tash.
Nordberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Tash has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nordberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tash.
Tash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Nordberg can't find room to land a body shot as Tash controls the action.
Tash working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Nordberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Nordberg finds it's target.
Nordberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordberg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nordberg tries to clinch but Tash is having none of it.
Tash misses with the combination.
Nordberg walks into a straight right hand from Tash.
OJ Nordberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tash avoids the body shot from Nordberg.
Tash misses with a wild combination.
Nordberg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Tash clinches with his opponent.
Nordberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Tash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Nordberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Tash controls his hands.
Tash swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tash tries to land knees in the clinch but Nordberg avoids the damage to the body.
Tash tries to circle away but Nordberg has him pinned against the cage.
Nordberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Tash breaks the clinch.
Ilbert Tash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordberg slips under a jab from Tash.
Tash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nordberg circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Tash looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tash wants to take a breather but Nordberg is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tash sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nordberg defending well though.
Tash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OJ Nordberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tash scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tash prevents Nordberg from improving his position.
Tash seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nordberg is looking to control Tash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nordberg avoid being mounted?
Nordberg is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Tash is looking to take a break and control but Nordberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tash performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nordberg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nordberg is staying active underneath Tash, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nordberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tash misses with a takedown attempt - Nordberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nordberg unleashes a big counter combination but Tash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Tash misses its intended target.
Tash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tash misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Nordberg gets a clinch.
Nordberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tash misses with some punches.
Tash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilbert Tash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Tash backwards.
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 Ilbert Tash.
I think Nordberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OJ Nordberg!
An out of breath OJ Nordberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ilbert Tash was interviewed post fight and said 'If only I had been called Sue I might have won this fight.'.
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Event:
LKO12 Debaser
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hasselhoff with a poor takedown
and Nordberg counters with a low kick, right behind Hasselhoff 's knee. #CL#
Nordberg rushes Hasselhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nordberg lands with a light punch inside.
Nordberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards. #BC#
Nordberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hasselhoff with a poor takedown
and Nordberg counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Nordberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hasselhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nordberg walks away with a smile on his face. Hasselhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OJ Nordberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hershel Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hasselhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nordberg lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Nordberg forces Hasselhoff back against the cage and clinches.
Nordberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Nordberg.
Nordberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordberg.
Nordberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nordberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordberg lands with a light punch inside. #T1##BC#
Nordberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OJ Nordberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Nordberg.
Nordberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Nordberg clinches up with Hasselhoff and pushes him back against the cage.
Nordberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nordberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nordberg.
Hasselhoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nordberg presses Hasselhoff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nordberg lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nordberg controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nordberg for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Nordberg lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordberg.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nordberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards. #BC#
Nordberg breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Nordberg clinches.
Hasselhoff tries to pull guard but Nordberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nordberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordberg stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Nordberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hasselhoff tries to keep at a distance but Nordberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hasselhoff looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Nordberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Nordberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hasselhoff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hasselhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordberg lands a shoulder strike.
Nordberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Nordberg cracks Hasselhoff with a nice body shot.
Hasselhoff tries to pull guard but Nordberg won't allow it.
Nordberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Nordberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordberg is stalling here.
Nordberg pushes Hasselhoff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasselhoff is trying to pull guard but Nordberg has him pressed against the cage.
Hasselhoff is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordberg.
Nordberg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hasselhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nordberg walks away with a smile on his face. Hasselhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body kick from Nordberg.
Nordberg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Nordberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Nordberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards. #BC#
Nordberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nordberg moves into the clinch.
Hasselhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nordberg walks away with a smile on his face. Hasselhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Nordberg 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##CL#
Nordberg moves into range and clinches up with Hasselhoff.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordberg.
Nordberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
A body shot lands from Nordberg.
Still in the clinch, Nordberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hasselhoffs head.
Nordberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordberg lands a right hand.
Nordberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nordberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nordberg.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nordberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Nordberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nordberg has Hasselhoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Hasselhoff being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Nordberg is working Hasselhoff over against the cage.
Nordberg pushes Hasselhoff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
OJ Nordberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Nordberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hasselhoffs head.
A short body shot lands from Nordberg as the two fighters clinch.
Nordberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hasselhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Nordberg lands with a right to the head.
Nordberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordberg lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Nordberg.
Hasselhoff tries to circle away but Nordberg has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Good body shot from Nordberg.
Nordberg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hasselhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordberg lands with a left to the head.
Nordberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards. #BC#
Nordberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hasselhoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Hasselhoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OJ Nordberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordberg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nordberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nordberg connects with a single shot there.
Hasselhoff on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nordberg - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
Nordberg throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nordberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Nordberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nordberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nordberg is pushing Hasselhoff up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Still in the clinch, Nordberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nordberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordberg pushes Hasselhoff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Nordberg as the two fighters clinch.
Hasselhoff is breathing heavily.#T4#
Nordberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nordberg lands with a light punch inside.
Nordberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordberg scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Nordberg.
A shot in the inside from Nordberg.
Nordberg works on Hasselhoff's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordberg.
Nordberg lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Nordberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
OJ Nordberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Hasselhoff with that takedown attempt.
OJ Nordberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hershel Hasselhoff.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Nordberg dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nordberg lands an overhand right.#CL#
Nordberg closes the distance and pushes Hasselhoff back into the cage.
Nordberg lands a left hand.
Hasselhoff throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordberg.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nordberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Nordberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasselhoff can do to turn this around?
Nordberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordberg gets through Hasselhoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nordberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordberg.
Nordberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Nordberg is pressed up against the cage. Hasselhoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nordberg down to the mat. Nordberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Hasselhoff gets tackled into the cage by Nordberg. Nordberg maintains the clinch.
Nordberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Nordberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1##BC#
Nordberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordberg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hasselhoff if he has to take too many more of those.
Nordberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordberg lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Hasselhoff is rocked!
Hasselhoff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hasselhoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Nordberg finish him?
Hasselhoff throws a series of punches but Nordberg moves out of range.
Hasselhoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nordberg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Nordberg clinches up against the cage.
Nordberg lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Nordberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nordberg lands a front kick.
OJ Nordberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasselhoff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordberg.
Nordberg thows a body kick. Hasselhoff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nordberg lands with a shot to the body.
Hasselhoff shoots and misses
and Nordberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hasselhoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordberg. Nordberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Nordberg lands with a nice body kick.
OJ Nordberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Nordberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hasselhoff tries to break free but Nordberg pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nordberg.
Nordberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Hasselhoff is trying to pull guard but Nordberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OJ Nordberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hershel Hasselhoff.
Nordberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hasselhoff tries to break free but Nordberg pushes him back against the cage.
Nordberg lands a shoulder strike.
Nordberg lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Nordberg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hasselhoff takes a shot to the head.
Nordberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nordberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nordberg cracks Hasselhoff with a nice body shot.
Hasselhoff seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Hasselhoff jumps guard but Nordberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hasselhoff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hasselhoff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordberg.#BC#
Nordberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nordberg counters with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hasselhoff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nordberg - the referee stops the clock and Hasselhoff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nordberg. Hasselhoff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hasselhoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordberg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hasselhoff takes a step back to recover.
Nordberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4##CL#
Nordberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Nordberg pushes Hasselhoff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Good body shot from Nordberg.
Nordberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hasselhoff working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasselhoff is trying to pull guard but Nordberg has him pressed against the cage.
Hershel Hasselhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordberg lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
OJ Nordberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nordberg 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OJ Nordberg!
OJ Nordberg very nearly forgot to thank EVOLUTION Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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