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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leon Opstad (ranked 6333 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 2951 p4p, 0 weight class). Opstad's entrance music is Moby - Natural Blues. A fine choice. Simone has chosen Shakewell - Leglock as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joey Simone was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leon Opstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Opstad fails with the takedown
and Simone moves into the clinch.
Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (0) vs (2) Simone
Opstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Opstad looking for submissions off his back.
Simone is working for a kimura but Opstad is defending it quite comfortably.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Opstad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opstad trying to control but Simone postures up.
Simone trying to control the pace.
Opstad has a hand on Simone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Simone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Opstad (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Simone wants to finish this one by submission but Opstad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone trying to control but Opstad is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Opstad can't escape the position.
Simone working for a guillotine from mount but Opstad is in no mood to give up.
Simone is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Opstad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Opstad tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Opstad holds on for dear life, controlling Simone's posture momentarily.
Simone works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Opstad (0) vs (8) Simone
Well, with Simone on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Opstad is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opstad tries to break free.
Opstad fending off the submission attempt from Simone.
Opstad tries to break free.
Opstad manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simone's guard. Nice work there by Opstad.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (2) vs (8) Simone
Simone wants to sweep here but Opstad controlling him for the moment.
Simone working for a triangle but Opstad defends it easily.
Simone looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Opstad defends easily.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Opstad from controlling successfully.
Simone has his foot on Opstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Opstad works his way back into a safe position though.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Opstad from controlling successfully.
Opstad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simone has his foot on Opstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Opstad works his way back into a safe position though.
Opstad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Opstad trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Opstad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simone! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Opstad (2) vs (12) Simone
Simone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Opstad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simone wants to control but Opstad is keeping him busy.
Opstad is trying to improve his position.
Simone controlling the position from side mount.
Simone advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Opstad (2) vs (14) Simone
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone looking for a guillotine from mount but Opstad is having none of it.
Simone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Opstad is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (4) vs (14) Simone
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Opstad is aware though and is defending well.
Simone keeping full guard, as Opstad tries to pass.
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Opstad defends easily.
Opstad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (4) vs (16) Simone
Simone trying to control but Opstad is working from the bottom.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Opstad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (6) vs (16) Simone
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone controlling Opstad's posture.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (6) vs (18) Simone
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Opstad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simone has picked Opstad up and slammed him! Opstad can't keep hold of the triangle and Simone manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Opstad (6) vs (21) Simone
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Opstad keeps working.
Simone is working to tighten his grip on Opstad's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Opstad has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Simone is really squeezing tight and eventually Opstad passes out! Simone breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joey Simone!
A relieved looking Joey Simone 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:
AEM : The Beginning
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Opstad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Opstad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Opstad misses
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Opstad misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
#KD#
Machida lands a big head kick that sends Opstad tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves Opstad back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Opstad is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leon Opstad has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Machida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Opstad sprawling to the canvas! Opstad rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Machida finish him?!
Opstad is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Opstad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Machida's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Machida drives through and clinches with Opstad against the cage.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Opstad looking for a takedown.
Opstad is trying to drag Machida to the mat but Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seiryu Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Opstad.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Opstad looks winded!
Clinched against the cage, Machida lands a big elbow that drops Opstad! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Opstad is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Batoru FC 13
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Opstad throws a jab when Grimdal was well out of range.
Opstad shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimdal sprawls well. He's pushed Opstad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grimdal is looking to clinch.
Opstad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Opstad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.#TD#
Opstad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grimdal was covering up waiting for the punch and Opstad finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Opstad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grimdal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grimdal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grimdal! #REVB#
Grimdal working away.
Opstad is trying to buck Grimdal off.#T1##SU2#
Grimdal stands up.
Opstad has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grimdal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Opstad throws out the jab.
Opstad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Opstad with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opstad with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Grimdal counters with a head kick that drops Opstad to the mat! Opstad scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Opstad is rocked!#TD#
Opstad shoots in and bounces Grimdal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grimdal is wriggling around but Opstad manages to pass to half guard.
Oh Opstad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##REVB#
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!
Opstad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Opstad seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Opstad is working for a kimura but Grimdal is defending it quite comfortably.
Opstad winds up and cracks Grimdal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Opstad is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimdal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Opstad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Opstad seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Opstad seems to be looking for submissions.
Opstad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimdal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Opstad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimdal's head.
Opstad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Opstad stands up and beckons Grimdal to join him on the feet.
Opstad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimdal as he avoids it easily.
Opstad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grimdal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Opstad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Opstad connects with a jab.#CL#
Opstad moves into the clinch successfully.
Opstad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimdal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Opstad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Opstad blocks an uppercut.
Grimdal misses with an elbow strike.
We've been informed that Grimdal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Opstad blocks an elbow strike.
Opstad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimdal after a bit of a struggle.
Opstad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grimdal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Opstad shoots in but Grimdal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Opstad backs off Grimdal throws a huge counter combo but Opstad manages to avoid it all.
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 Leon Opstad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Opstad shoots in and drives through. Grimdal sprawls well.
Opstad moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrimdal.
Opstad closes the distance and clinches up with Grimdal, looking for a takedown. Opstad pushes Grimdal against the cage but Grimdal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Opstad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimdal circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Opstad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grimdal quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Grimdal manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Opstad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grimdal to the ground. Opstad is now in Grimdal's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opstad throwing strikes but missing.
Leon Opstad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Opstad stops Grimdal from standing up. #SUB#
Opstad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grimdal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grimdal has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Opstad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Grimdal won't allow Opstad to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Opstad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimdal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grimdal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Grimdal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Opstad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Opstad manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Opstad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grimdal can't fight it off and eventually Opstad manages to take the fight to the floor. Grimdal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Opstad stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Opstad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Opstad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Opstad is trying to get an arm triangle but Grimdal is defending well.
Opstad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Opstad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grimdal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Opstad landing strikes.
Opstad wants to control but Grimdal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Opstad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grimdal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Opstad's guard! Nice work there by Grimdal!
Opstad wants to stand and escape but Grimdal is having none of it. #ES#
Opstad has his feet on Grimdal's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grimdal is looking to clinch but Opstad is avoiding it.
#T4#
Opstad throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Opstad darts in looking for a takedown but Grimdal gets double underhooks and turns Opstad into the cage.
Opstad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimdal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Opstad somewhat.
Grimdal dodges the punch combination from Opstad.
Opstad shoots and misses
and Grimdal counters with a left and a right that stings Opstad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Grimdal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Opstad to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Opstad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grimdal dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Grimdal wants to get up but he can't break Opstad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leon Opstad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Grimdal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grimdal wants it to stay on the feet.
Grimdal tries to clinch up but Opstad circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimdal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Grimdal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimdal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Opstad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Opstad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Opstad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimdal wants to stand and escape but Opstad is having none of it. #T1#
Opstad lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Opstad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Opstad shoots in and drives through. Grimdal sprawls well.
Grimdal throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Opstad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Opstad up against the cage.
Grimdal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Opstad breaks the clinch.
Grimdal moves in looking to clinch but Opstad pushes him off.
Grimdal walks into a stiff left hand from Opstad.#T2#
Opstad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grimdal throws a head kick but Opstad moves out of range.
Grimdal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grimdal looks for a takedown but Opstad sprawls well.
Grimdal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Opstad works Grimdal's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Opstad does it's job there.#ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opstad shoots in but Grimdal avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Grimdal tries to clinch up but Opstad circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Opstad scores with a takedown into Grimdal's guard.#SUB#
Opstad drops back looking for a leg! Grimdal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimdal manages to kick Opstad off! Opstad jumps back into Grimdal's guard.
Grimdal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Opstad is controlling him. #SUB#
Opstad drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Opstad seems to have locked his on tight now - Grimdal screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Opstad, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
ABW 192 Verygood - Murhaa
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Opstad walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dock.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Opstad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Opstad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dock on his heels. He'll look to pass Dock's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Dock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Opstad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Opstad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Opstad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Opstad has managed to get both his arms back between Dock's legs - danger averted.
Dock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Dock looking for a guillotine here but Opstad defends easily.
#SUB2#
Opstad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Opstad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dock working for a triangle but Opstad defends it easily.
Opstad wants to pass the guard but Dock is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Opstad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Opstad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Opstad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Opstad passes Dock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Opstad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Opstad's back!
Opstad is trying to get back to his feet but Dock has full control of the position and if anything, Opstad has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Dock has his arm under Opstad's chin here. Game over son! Dock squeezes tightly and Opstad is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Dock!
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jim Jones Jr (ranked 23771 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Opstad (ranked 3993 p4p, 461 weight class). Opstad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moby - Natural Blues kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Leon Opstad is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Jones Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Leon Opstad!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Opstad's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones Jr (2) vs (0) Opstad
Jones Jr content to stall in guard here.
Jones Jr passes into half guard.
Jones Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Opstad actively working from the bottom here.
Opstad trying to hold on to Jones Jr's head to control him but Jones Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opstad actively working from the bottom here.
Jones Jr prevents Opstad from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Opstad sees it coming and defends easily.
Opstad looking for submissions off his back.
Jones Jr uses his free foot to push down on Opstad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Opstad. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones Jr (5) vs (0) Opstad
Jones Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Opstad has worked his arm free - good work by Opstad!
Jones Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Opstad! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones Jr (7) vs (0) Opstad
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Opstad is squirming around, avoiding Jones Jr's attempts to control the action.
Opstad is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr controlling his opponent.
Jones Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Opstad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Opstad shrugs it off.
Jones Jr prevents Opstad from getting the reversal.
Jones Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Opstad is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones Jr wants to control the pace but Opstad is squirming around nicely.
Opstad is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Opstad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Opstad has given up his back here. Will Jones Jr look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones Jr (10) vs (0) Opstad
Jones Jr looking to break Opstad's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Opstad remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jones Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Opstad defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones Jr controlling well, preventing Opstad from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opstad trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jones Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Opstad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jones Jr moves to his opponent's back but Opstad bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Jones Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones Jr (10) vs (2) Opstad
Jones Jr is pulling down on Opstad's head. It's preventing any offense from Opstad, at least for the moment.
Opstad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Opstad drops back looking for a leg! Jones Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones Jr manages to kick Opstad off! Opstad jumps back into Jones Jr's guard.
Jones Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Opstad stacks Jones Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Opstad! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones Jr (10) vs (5) Opstad
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Opstad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Opstad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Opstad but great work by Jones Jr. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones Jr (14) vs (5) Opstad
Opstad is trying to improve his position.
Jones Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Opstad, who protects the arm well.
Opstad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones Jr wants to take a breather but Opstad is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones Jr (17) vs (5) Opstad
Jones Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Opstad tries to buck Jones Jr off but Jones Jr is having none of it.
Opstad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Opstad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones Jr is working away from the top position though.
Jones Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Opstad is staying active underneath Jones Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Opstad actively working from the bottom here.
Opstad wants to get back to full guard but Jones Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones Jr (20) vs (5) Opstad
Opstad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones Jr's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jones Jr! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Opstad has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Jones Jr!
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Event:
ABW 172 Bhullar - Potter
Date: Nov 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Opstad slaps away a takedown attempt from Olegav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Opstad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Olegav gets caught napping as Opstad dives in and scores a takedown. Olegav manages to retain guard.
Olegav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Opstad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Opstad is pushing down on Olegav's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olegav is fighting to maintain full guard but Opstad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Opstad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegav wants to control but Opstad is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Opstad is trying to work for a kimura but Olegav is defending well.
Olegav is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Olegav taking some punishment here, with Opstad in his half guard. #SUB2#
Opstad is trying to work for a kimura but Olegav is defending well.
Opstad is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Opstad is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Opstad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olegav has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Opstad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Olegav taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Opstad looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Opstad lands a heavy elbow.
Opstad trying to control but Olegav is having none of it.
Opstad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Olegav is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Opstad locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Olegav is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
ABW 163 Kai - Matazz
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Opstad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Opstad shoots for a double leg takedown but Killa sprawls well. He's pushed Opstad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Opstad misses its intended target.
Killa missing with a left hand there. Opstad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killa wants it to stay on the feet.
Opstad misses the jab.
No luck for Opstad with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Opstad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Killa scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Killa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Killa sends Opstad crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Killa is motioning to the referee to let Opstad up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Opstad is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Leon Opstad has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Opstad with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Killa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oh Opstad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killa.
Killa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Opstad seems to have got his legs back now.
Opstad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killa is defending well.
Opstad can't get the takedown.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Killa fails to land.
Opstad has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Opstad wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Opstad has had enough of the clinch but Killa keeps him there for the moment.
Killa misses with a punch on the inside.
Opstad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Opstad.
Killa working aggressively here.
Killa misses with some punches.
Killa leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Opstad tightens his grip and picks Killa up, before dumping him to the ground. Killa manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Killa pushes Opstad off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Opstad misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killa connects with a nice looking jab.
Opstad's corner calls for a 1-2. Opstad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Killa throws an overhand right that drops Opstad like a sack of potatoes! Killa dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Cold Killa!
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Event:
ABW 154 Perez - Uzo
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Opstad avoids a kick to the body.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Rosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Opstad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dela Rosa's guard.#SUB#
Dela Rosa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Opstad throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dela Rosa's body to avoid the submission. Dela Rosa has instead reached around Opstad's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dela Rosa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronald Dela Rosa!
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Event:
ABW 121 Verygood - Tjack
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Opstad scores with a nice head shot.
Kung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kung doesn't manage to clinch there - Opstad circles away.
Opstad throws a jab when Kung was well out of range.
Kung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kung looks for a takedown but Opstad sprawls well.#KD2#
Opstad steps into range and cracks Kung with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kung flops backwards and Opstad dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Opstad throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Opstad looking to pass the guard.
Opstad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Opstad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Opstad sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Opstad drops back looking for a leg! Kung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kung manages to kick Opstad off! Opstad jumps back into Kung's guard.
Opstad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Opstad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Opstad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Opstad won't allow Kung to sweep him here.
Opstad is pushing down on Kung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kung is fighting to maintain full guard but Opstad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kung is trying to stand back up but Opstad is controlling him
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Opstad postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kung to stand up.
Opstad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Kung does no damage.
Opstad slaps away a takedown attempt from Kung, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Opstad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Opstad is working for a kimura but Kung is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Opstad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kung on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Opstad has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kung defend it? Opstad steps over the head and cranks it - Kung is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Opstad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
ABW 113 Verygood - Paine
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Killa lands with an uppercut that bounces Opstad off the cage and back into range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Opstad looks to land a right hand but Killa moved out of range.
Opstad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killa is fending him off so far but Opstad persists. Nope, Killa circles away and we're back to standing.
Opstad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Opstad to score with a decent uppercut.
Opstad connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Killa closes the distance and clinches.
Opstad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killa blocks an elbow strike from Opstad.
Killa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Opstad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Killa.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killa. #TD#
Opstad gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Opstad lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Opstad drops back looking for a leg! Killa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killa manages to kick Opstad off! Opstad jumps back into Killa's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killa wants to stand and escape but Opstad is having none of it.
Killa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Opstad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Opstad trying to control but Killa is working from the bottom.
Opstad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killa's head.
Opstad works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Opstad is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Killa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
ABW 107 Mumba - Uzo
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Pits misses with a double jab.
Opstad tries to counter with a clinch but Pits shakes him off and moves away.
Pits throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pits lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pits.
Opstad avoids a kick to the body.
Pits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pits drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Pits has been cut.
We've been informed that Opstad has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opstad misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pits.
Pits fails to land with a series of punches.
Opstad dodges the punch combination from Pits.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by Opstad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Opstad.#TD2#
Opstad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pits quickly recovers to half guard.#ROC2#
Pits is rocked!
Opstad controlling the pace.
Oh Pits is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Opstad has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pits defend it? Opstad steps over the head and cranks it - Pits is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Opstad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
ABW 101 Scrotum - Hammer
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Opstad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kung misses with a wild combination.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opstad scores with a nice strike.
Kung doesn't manage to clinch there - Opstad circles away.
Opstad with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Kung counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Opstad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Opstad manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Opstad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Opstad has hold of Kung's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kung seems comfortable defending it but Opstad has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kung is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kung is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Opstad couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
ABW 88 Tektas - O'Byrne
Date: Dec 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Opstad throws the left hand but Cotton avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cotton! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Opstad.
Cotton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Opstad is fending him off so far but Cotton persists. Nope, Opstad circles away and we're back to standing.
Cotton tries to close the distance and clinch but Opstad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Opstad.
Cotton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cotton misses with the combination.
#CL#
Opstad moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cotton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cotton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opstad shoots in for a takedown but Cotton shows good takedown defense.
Cotton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Opstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cotton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cotton slips under a jab.
Opstad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cotton defends well and Opstad ends up having to push Cotton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cotton scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Cotton.
Cotton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Opstad circles away quickly and effectively.
Opstad looks to land a right hand but Cotton moved out of range.
Opstad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotton.
#TD#
Opstad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cotton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Opstad pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cotton moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Cotton looking for a guillotine here but Opstad defends easily.
Opstad tries to free his leg and advance position but Cotton is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cotton is trying to control the position but Opstad postures up. #SUB2#
Opstad has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cotton to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Opstad is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cotton pulls down on the head and he's put Opstad to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leon Cotton!
After the fight, Leon Cotton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 81
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Opstad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gazelle to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Opstad kicks Gazelle off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Gazelle gets a double leg takedown into Opstad's guard.
Gazelle wants to control from the top but Opstad keeps moving.
Opstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gazelle is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Opstad is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gazelle frees his head nicely. Oh but Opstad has switched to an armbar! Gazelle is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
ABW 72 Scrotum - Uesugi
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1#
The Eagle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Eagle there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Opstad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Opstad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The Eagle is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opstad stops The Eagle from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
The Eagle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Opstad is working away from the top position though.
Opstad working The Eagle over with strikes.
Opstad is taking a breather. The Eagle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Opstad tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Opstad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Eagle is just riding it out for now. Opstad eventually gives up the hold.
Opstad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Still in half guard, Opstad seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Opstad connects with a nice short shot to The Eagle's temple.
Opstad 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.
Opstad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Eagle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
The Eagle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Opstad pulls his head out easily.
Opstad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The Eagle tries to roll over but Opstad keeps him under control.#T3#
Opstad moves into full mount! The Eagle won't be happy about that!
The Eagle is looking to get to half guard.
Opstad controlling the pace for now.
Opstad scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Eagle?
Opstad controlling the position easily from mount.
The Eagle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Opstad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The Eagle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Opstad cracks The Eagle with a solid left hand.
Opstad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Opstad is looking to stand up but The Eagle won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Opstad stopping the sweep attempt from The Eagle.#SU#
Opstad decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Eagle, up you get!
Opstad connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Opstad dominated that round.
That's time! Opstad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The Eagle tries to clinch but Opstad is having none of it.
The Eagle tries for a takedown but Opstad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Opstad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sarel The Eagle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Opstad lands a huge takedown. The Eagle is out but the ref is slow to react and Opstad lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. The Eagle lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
ABW 58 Niel - Tektas
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Opstad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van. Van obviously looking to wear him down.
Opstad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Van clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Van breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Opstad.
Opstad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van but Van pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opstad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Opstad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van misses with a double jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van, right into the meat.
Opstad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Opstad has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Van clinches up against the cage.
Van fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opstad trying to control the position but instead, Van has worked for underhooks and has pushed Opstad into the cage.#BC2#
Van escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Opstad with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Opstad thuds his right hand into Van's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tuan Duc Van is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Opstad misses with a straight right.
Van throws a counter combo.
Opstad shoots in looking for a takedown but Van manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Opstad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Opstad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Van takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Opstad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Van can't fight it off and eventually Opstad manages to take the fight to the floor. Van looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Opstad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van is proving hard to escape from.
Van wants to get back to his feet but Opstad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Opstad. #T2##SUB#
Opstad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Opstad wants to stand but Van has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Opstad won't allow Van to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Opstad fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Van 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Tuan Duc Van has been cut.#CL2#
Van closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Van breaks from the clinch.
Van connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Van there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Opstad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Opstad throws a series of punches but Van avoids them all with ease.
Van throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Van misses.
Van is looking to slow Opstad down with leg kicks.
Opstad shoots for a takedown but Van saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Opstad.
Van lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Opstad throws a low kick but Van moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Van's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van misses with a jab, cross combination.
Opstad looks to throw the jab but Van is out of range.
Van tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Opstad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van walks into a straight right hand from Opstad.
Opstad misses with an uppercut
and Van counters with a two punch combo.
Van tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Opstad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Opstad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Van has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Opstad swats away the attempt to clinch by Van.
Van moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Van clinches up against the cage.
Opstad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Opstad has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Van is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Opstad presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuan Duc Van dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tuan Duc Van's cut.
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##CL2#
Van has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van tries to pull guard but Opstad holds him up against the cage and eventually Van drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Van breaks the clinch.
Tuan Duc Van seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van slips a jab from Opstad.
Van misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Opstad.
Opstad misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Van counters by clinching up.
Van wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Opstad has him pressed against the cage.
Van tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Opstad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van doesn't manage to clinch there - Opstad circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opstad slips a jab and a cross from Van.
Opstad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van throws a counter combo.
Opstad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van is fending him off so far but Opstad persists. Nope, Van circles away and we're back to standing.
Opstad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van circles away.
Van is looking to clinch.
Van tries to clinch there but Opstad circles away.
#T1#
A big right from Opstad misses.
Van throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van lands a two punch combo.
Van throws a combination. Opstad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Opstad looks to land a combination but Van avoids it well.
Van misses with a series of wild punches.
Tuan Duc Van is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van throws a right hand that Opstad ducks under and follows up with a left that Opstad also avoids with ease.
Van tries to clinch but Opstad is having none of it.
Opstad misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Opstad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Opstad misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Van is looking to clinch.
Opstad 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.#CL2#
Van has Opstad up against the cage in a clinch.
Opstad has Van pressed against the cage, preventing Van from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Van breaks from the clinch.
Van throws a body punch but Opstad moves out of range.
Van feints a jab promting Opstad to slip. Van then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Opstad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Van looks to land a combination. Opstad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Opstad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Opstad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Van. That snapped Opstad's head back.
Opstad tries for a takedown but Van sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van throws a counter combo.
Opstad dodges the punch combination from Van.
#T3#
Opstad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Opstad throws a hook but Van avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Van's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Opstad throws a hook but Van avoids it easily.
Van is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Opstad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van circles away.
Van thumps Opstad with a low kick.
Van throws a leg kick which misses Opstad's front leg but catches the back leg as Opstad tries to avoid it.
Van has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Opstad dodges the punch combination from Van.
#CL2#
Van has closed the distance and engaged Opstad in a clinch.
Van gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Opstad.
Van lands a left hand that snaps the head of Opstad backwards.
Opstad keeps control of Van as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Van tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Opstad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van tries to break free but Opstad pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Van breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Van closes the distance and pushes Opstad back into the cage.
Van looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Opstad wants the takedown. Van is fighting it off but Opstad persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Van's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van wants to stand up but Opstad is controlling him.
Van keeping moving, preventing Opstad from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuan Duc Van showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tuan Duc Van's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van throws a quick inside leg kick.
Opstad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Van has closed the distance and engaged Opstad in a clinch.
#BC2#
Van breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Van gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Opstad breaks the clinch.
Opstad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Opstad misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Opstad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Opstad swinging wildly here.
Opstad misses with a hook. Van ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Opstad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van!
Van is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Opstad is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Van will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Opstad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Opstad staying calm.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Opstad. #T3#
Van wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Van gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van tries to circle away but Opstad has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Opstad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leon Opstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Van gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van prevents Opstad from breaking the clinch.
Opstad keeps control of Van as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Van breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Opstad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Opstad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab from Van.
Opstad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Opstad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van.
Opstad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Opstad shoots for a takedown but Van saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4##CL2#
Van closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Van breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Van does it's job there.
Opstad looks for a takedown but Van sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Opstad is defended easily by Van.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opstad fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Opstad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van tries to avoid it but Opstad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van to the ground. Van escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van throws a series of punches but Opstad avoids them all with ease.
Opstad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van sprawls and moves away.
Van with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tuan Duc Van is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Van scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Van clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuan Duc Van comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuan Duc Van!
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Event:
ABW 48 Kieboom - Mouse
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Opstad fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Highchurch takes the fight into the clinch.
Highchurch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Opstad up against the cage.
Highchurch misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch slows down the pace here.
Opstad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Highchurch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Opstad connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Merle Highchurch has been cut.#T1#
Opstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Highchurch. #CL2#
Highchurch takes the fight into the clinch.
Opstad blocks a body shot from Highchurch.
Opstad wants to break the clinch but can't.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Highchurch has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Opstad pulls Highchurch into guard.
Highchurch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Highchurch won't allow Opstad to sweep him here. #SUB#
Opstad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Highchurch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Highchurch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Opstad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Highchurch. #T2#
Highchurch throws an elbow that misses. Opstad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Highchurch's guard. Nice move by Opstad!#REVR#
Opstad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Highchurch is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Highchurch has his feet on Opstad's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Opstad or perhaps it was just good defense by Highchurch, which made it look bad.
Highchurch throws out a counter right but Opstad avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opstad throws a head kick but Highchurch moves out of range.
Highchurch is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opstad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Highchurch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opstad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Highchurch closes the distance and clinches.
Highchurch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opstad is trying to drag Highchurch to the mat but Highchurch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Highchurch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Highchurch has Opstad pushed against the cage.
I was talking to Opstad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Opstad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Highchurch moves into range and clinches up with Opstad.
Opstad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Highchurch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Opstad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Highchurch smiles and moves away.
Opstad throws an overhand right that lands on Highchurch's shoulder, as Highchurch tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Highchurch has closed the distance and engaged Opstad in a clinch.
Highchurch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Highchurch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Highchurch.#T4##TD2#
Highchurch has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Opstad clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Highchurch somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Opstad avoids the strikes from Highchurch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highchurch missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Opstad is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Even with his hooks in, Highchurch manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Opstad has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Highchurch.
Highchurch avoiding Opstad 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Merle Highchurch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Opstad throws a jab but it's blocked by Highchurch.
Highchurch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Highchurch clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Highchurch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Opstad is trying to keep an underhook but Highchurch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Highchurch throwing shots but Opstad is blocking nicely.
Highchurch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Opstad missing with punches from the bottom.
Opstad is looking to control Highchurch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Opstad avoid being mounted?
Highchurch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Opstad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Opstad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Opstad is trying to keep Highchurch in close.
#T1#
Highchurch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Highchurch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Highchurch throws a big elbow that misses.
Highchurch throws a big right hand that misses.
Highchurch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Highchurch is looking to work some ground and pound but Opstad has wrist control.
Highchurch throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Highchurch slips a straight right by Opstad.
Opstad fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Highchurch counters with a big uppercut that knocks Opstad off his feet! Highchurch dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Opstad is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Leon Opstad has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highchurch in side control, throwing shots but Opstad defends.
Oh Opstad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Opstad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Highchurch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Highchurch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Highchurch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Highchurch lands a big left to the face of Opstad, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Highchurch and another - Opstad is out! Highchurch stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Merle Highchurch!
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Event:
ABW 35 Randleman - Galloway
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Scott looks for a takedown but Opstad sprawls well.
Opstad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Opstad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott leaves Opstad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scott lands a jab to the nose.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Opstad throws out the jab.
Scott throws out a counter right but Opstad avoids it with no problem.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Opstad.
Opstad shoots and misses
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Scott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Opstad is trying to defend but Scott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scott wants to take a breather but Opstad is having none of it. #SUB2#
Scott is working for a kimura but Opstad is defending it quite comfortably.
Opstad has his hands clasped together around Scott's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Opstad keeps working.
Scott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Opstad looking for submissions off his back.
Opstad trying to control here.
Opstad lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Scott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Opstad is looking to improve his position.
Scott working Opstad over with strikes.
Opstad wants to get back to his feet.
Opstad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott stops Opstad from getting back to his feet.
#T3##SUB2#
Scott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Opstad actively working from the bottom here.
Opstad is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Opstad defending well though.
Scott trying to control from half guard but Opstad is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott is looking to clinch but Opstad is avoiding it.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Opstad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Opstad off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Opstad on his heels. He'll look to pass Opstad's guard now, I'm sure.
Scott wants to control from the top but Opstad keeps moving.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Opstad is keeping the position.
Opstad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Opstad trying to control the position here.
Scott wants to control from the top but Opstad keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Opstad's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Opstad goes for a double leg but Scott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scott continues to drive forward.
Opstad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scott lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD2#
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Opstad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Scott wants to control but Opstad is keeping him busy.
Michael Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott scoring with punches from side control.
Opstad is not content to let Scott control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Opstad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Opstad struggling a bit here.
Opstad gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee warns Opstad that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Opstad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scott working the ground and pound effectively.
Scott connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott landing punches. #ROC2#
Opstad is rocked!
Opstad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Opstad wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Opstad from controlling successfully.
Opstad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Opstad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Scott controlling the position.
Opstad postures up.
#SUB2#
Opstad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Opstad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott controls Opstad momentarily but Opstad frees himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Opstad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Opstad slips nicely into half guard.#SU#
Opstad stands up out of the half guard.
Scott tries to clinch up but Opstad circles away and keeps his distance.
Opstad loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.#CL2#
Scott forces Opstad back against the cage and clinches.
Opstad blocks an uppercut.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Opstad's head.
Scott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Opstad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Opstad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Opstad.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.#TD2#
Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Opstad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Opstad manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Opstad has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scott clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Scott manages to escape to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Opstad gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott wants to control from the top but Opstad keeps moving.
Opstad wants to improve his position but instead Scott has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Opstad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Opstad haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scott blocks the strikes from Opstad.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Opstad defends it.
Scott is trying to control. Opstad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott is taking a breather. Opstad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Opstad defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott wants to control but Opstad is keeping him busy.
Opstad is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Opstad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Opstad misses with a takedown attempt
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Scott darts in and clinches Opstad up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Scott.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
A short uppercut from Scott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Scott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Opstad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scott uses from the top position.
Scott passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott wants to take a breather but Opstad is having none of it.
Leon Opstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Opstad throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Opstad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Opstad is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Opstad is trying to stand.
Scott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michael Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scott is keen to just control but Opstad is a slippery customer.
Opstad is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Scott stands up from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott!
An out of breath Michael Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ABW Champions Night
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Opstad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Ghost circles away quickly and effectively.
Opstad lands with a straight right. The Ghost didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos The Ghost has been cut.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Opstad lands a big shot that drops The Ghost! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#
The Ghost is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Opstad arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! The Ghost's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 18
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Opstad fails with a takedown attempt.
Opstad lands a jab.
Sotiropoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Opstad throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sotiropoulos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sotiropoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Sotiropoulos slips under a jab from Opstad.#TD2#
Opstad gets a takedown into half guard.
Sotiropoulos tries to kick Opstad off but Opstad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Opstad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Opstad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Opstad wants to free his trapped foot but Sotiropoulos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Opstad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Opstad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Opstad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Opstad is thwarting Sotiropoulos's attempts to control the position.
Opstad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sotiropoulos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Opstad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Opstad chips away with some ground and pound.
Sotiropoulos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sotiropoulos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T3#
Opstad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Opstad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sotiropoulos scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
Opstad scores with a takedown into Sotiropoulos's guard.#ES#
Sotiropoulos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Opstad misses with a looping right.
As Opstad backs away, Sotiropoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sotiropoulos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Opstad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Opstad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotiropoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Opstad.
Opstad scores with a jab to the head.
Opstad throws a looping overhand right but Sotiropoulos ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Opstad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sotiropoulos is trying to defend but Opstad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sotiropoulos is breathing heavily.#T4#
Opstad is taking a breather. Sotiropoulos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Opstad has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sotiropoulos defend it? Opstad steps over the head and cranks it - Sotiropoulos is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Opstad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Opstad!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leon Opstad and Jake Wills. Opstad comes to the cage accompanied by Moby - Natural Blues. Wills comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Linkin Park - In The End kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leon Opstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Wills!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Opstad gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Opstad (4) vs (0) Wills
Wills is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Wills's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Opstad tries for a kimura but Wills is defending well.
Wills struggling a bit here.
Wills is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opstad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wills keeps working.
Opstad is trying to get an arm triangle but Wills is defending well.
Wills tries to buck Opstad off but Opstad is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Opstad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wills tries to buck Opstad off but Opstad is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opstad is trying to get an arm triangle but Wills is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wills wants to control but Opstad postures up.
Wills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Opstad taking a breather here.
Wills wants to control but Opstad postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opstad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Opstad happy to just control the position for now.
Wills is looking for a sweep.
Opstad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wills has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wills struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills prevents Opstad from improving position.
Wills wants to control but Opstad postures up.
Wills is looking for a sweep.
Wills being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Wills's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wills prevents Opstad from improving position.
Opstad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wills keeps working.
Wills is being controlled here.
Opstad is trying to get an arm triangle but Wills is defending well.
Wills stops Opstad from passing to mount.
Opstad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Opstad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wills gets back to half guard.
Wills moves into full guard.
Opstad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wills had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Opstad defends it easily.
Wills is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Opstad defends well.
Opstad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wills looking to control.
Opstad trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Opstad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Opstad stalling.
Wills is trying to get back to full guard.
Wills wants to control but Opstad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Opstad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wills manages to get to full guard.
Wills looking to control.
Opstad stopping the sweep attempt from Wills.
Opstad forces his way into half guard.
Wills looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wills looks winded!
Opstad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wills won't allow Opstad to pass to mount.
Opstad is trying to control. Wills wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wills looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Opstad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wills sees it coming and defends easily.
Wills is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Opstad seems to be looking for submissions.
Wills looking for submissions off his back.
Opstad not doing much here.
Opstad seems to be looking for submissions.
Opstad is pressing down on Wills's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wills is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wills has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Opstad is working away from the top position though.
Opstad is working for a kimura but Wills is defending it quite comfortably.
Wills is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wills slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Opstad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wills looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Opstad is defending well. Wills quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Opstad has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wills celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Wills! |
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