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Event:
ABW 141 Lopez - Turnbull
Date: Jun 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Halen throws a head kick that misses.
Asinen swings for the body but Halen moves out of range.
Halen throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Asinen to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Halen gets caught flat footed, as Asinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Halen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Asinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Asinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Halen has momentary wrist control but Asinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Asinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Asinen stays in close to Halen's body and controls the position.
Asinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halen keeping moving, preventing Asinen from controlling successfully.
Halen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Asinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Halen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Halen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Asinen stays in close to Halen's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vlad Halen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Halen off the cage and back into range.
Asinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Halen is rocked!#KD2#
Asinen throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Halen tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Halen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asinen stands up over Halen, holding on to his feet. Asinen throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Halen is out cold! Asinen lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Asko Asinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Asko Asinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 133 Lopez- Uesugi
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Tuminen misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Tuminen sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Halen to the ground! Tuminen dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Halen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Vlad Halen has been cut.
Halen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halen is staying active underneath Tuminen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halen is looking to control Tuminen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halen avoid being mounted?
Halen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuminen.
Halen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tuminen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tuminen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tuminen trying to control but Halen is having none of it.
Halen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tuminen.
Tuminen 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.#T1#
Tuminen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Halen is desperately trying to improve his position but Tuminen has a good base and remains in mount.
Halen blocking the ground and pound.
Tuminen is landing with some decent strikes but Halen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tuminen throws some wild stikes that Halen manages to avoid easily.
Tuminen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tuminen throwing strikes here but Halen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Halen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tuminen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Halen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Halen is trying to escape the mount.
Tuminen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Tuminen misses with a head shot.
Tuminen throwing strikes here but Halen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tuminen throws some wild stikes that Halen manages to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tuminen looking to control but Halen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tuminen looking to ground and pound but Halen is blocking nicely.
Halen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tuminen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tuminen looking to ground and pound but Halen is blocking nicely.
Halen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tuminen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Halen blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Tuminen goes for an armbar but Halen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Halen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Halen wants to control from the top but Tuminen keeps moving.
Halen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halen throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Halen is sitting in close to Tuminen's body. Tuminen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Halen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Halen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tuminen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Helmuth Tuminen!
A very excited looking Helmuth Tuminen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ABW 125 Ali - Huhrera II
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Halen thows a leg kick but Shiva checks it #CL2#
and Shiva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shiva.
Halen managing to block the knees to the body from Shiva.
Halen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shiva looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Shiva. #CUT2#
It looks like Vlad Halen has been cut.#BC2#
Shiva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Shiva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halen, pushing him back against the cage.
Shiva tries to pull guard but Halen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Shiva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shiva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shiva closes the distance and clinches up with Halen, looking for a takedown. Shiva pushes Halen against the cage but Halen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vlad Halen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shiva Shiva.
Shiva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shiva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Halen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Halen misses with a body shot.
#T1##CL2#
Shiva forces Halen back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Shiva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Halen.
Shiva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halen sizes up Shiva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halen throws a head kick but Shiva moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Halen as Shiva shoots in.
Halen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Shiva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Halen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shiva looks winded!#SUB2#
Shiva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halen wants to control but Shiva postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halen tries to buck Shiva off but Shiva is having none of it.#T2#
Halen is being controlled here.
Halen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shiva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halen can't do much from the bottom here.
Shiva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Halen trying to remain calm as Shiva controls from the top position.
Halen trying to control but Shiva flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Halen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shiva. #SUB2#
Halen showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Halen can't escape the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Shiva. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Shiva controls the action.
Shiva is trying to stick to Halen's back but Halen is turning into Shiva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shiva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halen.
Halen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Halen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shiva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halen wants to control from the top but Shiva keeps moving. #T4##ES2#
Shiva has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Halen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Shiva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halen throws a lazy head kick
and Shiva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shiva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Shiva moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shiva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shiva wants to counter with a clinch but Halen pushes him away.
Halen swinging wildly here.
Halen misses with a head kick.
Shiva shoots in but no luck this time.
Shiva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiva Shiva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Halen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Halen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Shiva has closed the distance and engaged Halen in a clinch.
Shiva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halen blocks it with crossed arms.
Halen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shiva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Shiva gets control of Halen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shiva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shiva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shiva pulls Halen in close to his closed guard and prevents Halen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shiva striking off his back but it's not causing Halen any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiva working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Shiva has control of Halen's left arm, preventing Halen from doing any damage.
Shiva looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiva, not yet.
Halen trying to control but Shiva is working from the bottom.
Shiva trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Halen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Shiva takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Shiva breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Halen throws a low kick but Shiva avoids it.
Shiva throws a head kick but Halen moves out of range.
Vlad Halen is winning the standup battle so far.
Shiva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Halen eats them both and turns towards Shiva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Shiva forces Halen back against the cage and clinches.
Halen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shiva is trying to pull guard but Halen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halen can't find room to land a body shot as Shiva controls the action.
Halen misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Shiva breaks from the clinch.
Shiva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shiva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halen.
#T3#
Shiva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halen misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Shiva has managed to clinch.
Shiva works on Halen's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Shiva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shiva.
Shiva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shiva shoots in for a takedown but Halen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vlad Halen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shiva Shiva.
Shiva blocks a head kick by Halen.
Shiva avoids the head kick by Halen.
Halen misses with a head kick.
Vlad Halen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Halen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Shiva moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Shiva breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halen leaves Shiva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Shiva closes the distance and clinches.
Shiva looking for a takedown.
Halen is pressed up against the cage. Shiva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halen down to the mat. Halen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shiva is breathing heavily.
Halen throws a jab when Shiva was well out of range.
Shiva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halen as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiva Shiva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Halen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Halen throws a head kick but Shiva moves out of range.
Halen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shiva tries to counter with a clinch but Halen shakes him off and moves away.
Shiva fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Shiva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halen is trying to drag Shiva to the mat but Shiva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halen is trying to pull guard but Shiva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shiva is stalling here.
#T1#
Shiva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Shiva pulls guard.
Shiva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Halen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shiva Shiva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shiva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shiva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shiva advances to half guard. #T2#
Still in half guard, Shiva seems content to control.
Shiva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Halen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shiva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Shiva gets to his feet. Halen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Halen leaves Shiva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halen throws a head kick but Shiva moves out of range.
Halen throws a right hand that Shiva ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiva also avoids with ease.
Shiva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Halen tries to avoid it but Shiva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Halen to the ground. Halen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vlad Halen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shiva Shiva.
Halen misses the shot to the body.
Shiva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Halen throws a head kick that misses.
Shiva throws a counter combo.
Halen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shiva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halen but Halen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shiva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halen tries a head kick but it misses.
Halen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shiva unleashes a big counter combination but Halen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halen throws a head kick but Shiva moves out of range.
#T4#
Halen misses with a double jab.
Halen leaves Shiva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halen misses with a hook. Shiva ducked under it nicely.
Halen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vlad Halen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shiva.
Halen throws a head kick that misses.
Shiva goes for a double leg but Halen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halen continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shiva is able to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Halen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Shiva moves into the clinch successfully.
Shiva Shiva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halen scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vlad Halen.
I think Shiva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiva Shiva!
Shiva Shiva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 119 OByrne - Fonseca
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Gustafson lands with a cross.
Halen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafson is just out of range.
Halen misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustafson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halen slips a jab and a cross from Gustafson.
Sloppy strikes from Gustafson. Those never looked like landing.
Halen throws a wild body kick that Gustafson sees coming a mile off.
Halen swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gustafson checks a leg kick.
Gustafson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gustafson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gustafson lands a nice shot that snaps Halen's head back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gustafson 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.
Gustafson lands with an uppercut that bounces Halen off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halen throws a hook but Gustafson avoids it easily.
Gustafson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Halen's head coaches at Destroyer MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Gustafson blocks the leg kick.
Gustafson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Gustafson looks to throw the jab but Halen is out of range.
Gustafson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halen tries to clinch up but Gustafson circles away and keeps his distance.
Halen throws a looping overhand right but Gustafson ducks down to avoid it.
Gustafson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halen.
Gustafson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halen misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Gustafson counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gustafson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gustafson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Halen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gustafson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafson trying to control the position but Halen is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Gustafson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halen is trying to control Gustafson's posture but Gustafson avoids it.
Gustafson trying to control the action but Halen is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Halen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gustafson scoring with punches from side control.
Gustafson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Gustafson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gustafson cracks Halen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Halen is trying to improve his position.
Halen wants to control but Gustafson postures up.
Halen is looking for a sweep.
Halen is being controlled here.
Halen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Halen trying to control here.
Gustafson wants to take a breather but Halen is having none of it. #T4#
Halen is in trouble now - Gustafson has advanced to mount!
Halen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Halen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustafson pulls his head out easily.
Halen tries to get to full guard but Gustafson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Halen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gustafson is looking for a kimura but Halen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Halen throws a right hand that Gustafson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustafson also avoids with ease.
Gustafson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halen.
Gustafson tries to bum rush Halen with a series of wild strikes but Halen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gustafson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gustafson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustafson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halen. Gustafson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halen misses with a two punch combination.
Gustafson tries to bum rush Halen with a series of wild strikes but Halen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halen scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halen doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafson circles away.
Vlad Halen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Halen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halen pushes off an throws an elbow but Gustafson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Halen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD2#
Gustafson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gustafson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halen lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Gustafson forces his way into half guard.
Gustafson working the head and body with strikes.
Halen is refusing to be controlled, as Gustafson sits in half guard.
Gustafson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Gustafson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Halen turns into him and now he's in Gustafson's guard.
#SUB2#
Gustafson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Halen rolls with it to try and escape but Gustafson cranks on the arm and Halen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Gustafson!
After winning the bout, Alexander Gustafson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 111 Jones - Suleyman
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Halen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Halen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halen works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Halen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Halen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vlad Halen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Halen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Halen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halen tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Halen avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halen ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Halen. Halen maintains the clinch.
Johnson tries to stall but Halen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halen lands a left hand.
Halen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Halen scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halen walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Halen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Halen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Halen sprawls well.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Halen slips the punch.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Halen counters with a nice body shot.
Halen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halen.
Halen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Halen working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Halen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson postures up.
Halen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Halen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Halen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Johnson frees his head nicely. Oh but Halen has switched to an armbar! Johnson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Vlad Halen!
Our winner, Vlad Halen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Halen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanov.
Romanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Halen misses.
Halen fails to land with a series of punches.
Halen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romanov counters with a straight right hand.
Romanov misses with a hook.
Romanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Romanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Halen is just out of range.
Halen throws a counter combo.
A jab from Halen misses.
Halen's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Halen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Halen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halen misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Romanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Halen misses. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romanov.
Halen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halen.
Romanov misses with a two punch combination.
Romanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halen moves away from the strike by Romanov.
Romanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halen.
We've been told by Romanov's head coaches at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halen throws out a loose jab but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halen tries to land a front kick but Romanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Romanov scores with a nice head shot.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halen throws a leg kick but Romanov checks it.
Romanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Halen throws the left hand but Romanov avoids the punch easily.
Halen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Halen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Halen swings widly with a right hand
and Romanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romanov lands a jab to Halen's midsection.
Romanov blocks a head kick by Halen.
Halen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romanov slips a jab and a cross from Halen.
Romanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Halen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Romanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Romanov throws a right and a left that Halen avoids nicely.
A low kick from Halen misses
and Romanov counters with a two punch combo.
Romanov checks a low kick from Halen.
Romanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halen under the eye.
Halen throws a head kick that misses
and Romanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Halen. Those never looked like landing.
Romanov lands a head shot.
Romanov lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#
Halen is rocked!
Halen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halen scrambles back to his feet.
Halen throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Halen fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Romanov jabs at Halen's body.
Halen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romanov.
A jab from Halen misses.
Halen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Romanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romanov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Halen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halen blocks a jab.
Romanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Halen's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Halen is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanov finish him?
Romanov throws a series of punches but Halen avoids them all with ease.
Halen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Romanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Romanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Romanov misses with the combination.
Halen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanov.
Nice uppercut there from Romanov.
Halen tries a low kick but Romanov avoids it.
Romanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Romanov misses with a wild body shot.
Halen thumps Romanov with a low kick.
Halen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Romanov misses the target.
Halen takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov lands with a straight right. Halen didn't see that one coming.
Romanov tries to bum rush Halen with a series of wild strikes but Halen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanov scores with a nice right hand.
Halen fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Halen lands a glancing blow to the side of Romanov's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Halen as he connects with a hook.
Halen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Halen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Halen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halen throws a right hand that Romanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Romanov also avoids with ease.
Romanov throws a jab when Halen was well out of range.
Halen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Romanov.
Romanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halen circles away quickly and effectively.
Halen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halen misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Romanov misses the target.
A head kick by Halen misses
and Romanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halen misses with a leg kick.
Romanov lands a jab to the nose.
Romanov looks to land a right hand but Halen moved out of range.
Good exchange - Romanov coming out on top.
A lazy body kick from Halen
and Romanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halen throws a looping overhand right but Romanov ducks down to avoid it.
Romanov lands with a cross.
Romanov blocks a jab.
Romanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halen on the side of the head.
Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halen just misses with a punch to the body.
Halen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halen lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halen is breathing heavily.
Halen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romanov throws a jab when Halen was well out of range.
Halen misses with a few strikes there.
Romanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halen.
Alexandr Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Halen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Romanov catches Halen right on the button with a cross.
Romanov throws a right and a left that Halen avoids nicely.
No joy there for Halen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Halen tries to counter with a clinch but Romanov shakes him off and moves away.
Romanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Halen.
An attempted straight right counter from Romanov misses the target.
Romanov moves out of range as Halen strikes.
Halen misses with a shot to the body
and Romanov counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halen misses with a body kick.
Romanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halen has time to react.
Romanov moves out of range as Halen strikes.
Romanov throws a big counter combination but Halen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halen misses with a wild body shot.
Romanov cracks Halen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Halen ducks under a wild hook from Romanov.
Romanov throws a jab when Halen was well out of range.
Romanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Romanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halen can do to turn this around?
Romanov throws the left hand but Halen avoids the punch easily.
Halen dodges the punch combination from Romanov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halen misses with a two punch combination.
Halen throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Romanov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Halen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halen fails to land with a series of punches.
Romanov lands a really nice looking cross but Halen seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romanov.
Romanov throws a right hand that Halen ducks under and follows up with a left that Halen also avoids with ease.
Romanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romanov scores with a one two! Halen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Romanov lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Halen can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Romanov and Halen drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Romanov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Romanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandr Romanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Vlad Halen had this to say: 'I did pretty well for facing a seasoned veteran. I guess that's the luck of the draw. I learned a lot, and the next veteran fighter I deal with might not be as lucky.'.
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Event:
UVC 20
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a body punch but Halen moves out of range.
Halen lands a two punch combo.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Halen saw that one coming.
Halen dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!#TD#
Halen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Halen keeps moving.
Halen trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Halen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Halen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Halen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Halen preventing the sweep.
Halen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halen landing with the ground and pound.
Halen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halen lands a couple of digs.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halen's guard. #REVR#
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halen trying to strike off his back.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Halen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson distracts Halen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Halen tries to strike from the bottom.
Jackson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Halen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halen striking from the bottom.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Halen's brow.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Halen has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson stands up over Halen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Halen is rocked!
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Halen is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson is working Halen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Halen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halen's head.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson 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.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Halen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mujahid Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Halen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Halen dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halen can do to turn this around?
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Halen looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a body punch but Halen moves out of range.
Halen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Halen is out of range.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Halen.#T1#
Halen avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Halen ducks down to avoid it.
Halen throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Halen did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Halen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Halen is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson winds up and cracks Halen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Halen gets back to full guard.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halen's head.
Jackson distracts Halen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Halen working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
#T2#
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson stands up over Halen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson stands up over Halen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Halen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Halen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halen is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson continues to stall.
Halen postures up.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halen is one step ahead there.
Halen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halen preventing the sweep.
Halen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to control the position but Halen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halen wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Halen stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Halen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halen is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mujahid Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Jackson takes a swing at Halen's ribcage but misses.
Halen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halen slips under a jab.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Halen misses.
Halen connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Halen kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Mujahid Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halen misses with a body shot.
Halen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheers as Halen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Halen. That one must have hurt.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halen.
Halen dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Vlad Halen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Halen lands an overhand right.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Halen scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Halen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Halen circles away easily
and Halen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Halen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Halen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Halen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Halen slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halen staying out of range there.
Vlad Halen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Halen looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Halen just gets out of the way.
Halen stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Halen lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Halen slips the punch.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Halen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Halen slips a jab from Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halen. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mujahid Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halen avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Halen misses with a double jab.
Halen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Halen tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Halen misses with a looping left.
Jackson stalks Halen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Halen's face. Halen staggers backwards, shaken.
Halen lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson sets himself, and Halen steps forward looking for the clinch! Jackson avoids it this time.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Halen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Halen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Halen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halen's guard. #REVR#
Halen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is working Halen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Halen really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A left and a right from Halen both land. Nice combination.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Halen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Halen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Halen misses.
Halen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Halen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson takes a swing at Halen's ribcage but misses.
Halen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halen connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halen misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Halen scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Halen swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Halen wants to get back to full guard.
Halen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Halen is out! Jackson gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mujahid Jackson!
Mujahid Jackson retains his light heavyweight title!
Mujahid Jackson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER Nutrition - Q160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
UVC 16 Svendettee VS Bear
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Halen lands a slapping body shot.
Halen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Halen misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Halen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bin Laden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halen as he jumps to the side.
Halen throws a body punch but Bin Laden moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Halen. Beautiful body shot.
Bin Laden slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Laden looks for a takedown but Halen sprawls well.
Halen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Bin Laden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bin Laden lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Bin Laden is posturing up here but Halen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bin Laden tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bin Laden has to tap! Slick submission there by Halen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Halen!
Vlad Halen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Halen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vlad Halen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halen. Seia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halen dips to his left and cracks Seia with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Halen. Those never looked like landing.
Seia misses with a straight left.
Halen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Seia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Seia throws a shot from downtown. Halen moves away and avoids it.
Seia loads up on a big right hand but Halen slips the punch.#CL2#
Halen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seia can't find room to land a body shot as Halen controls the action.
Halen can't break the clinch.
Halen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Halen has clasped his hands together around Seia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Halen swings around for an armbar but Seia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halen's guard.
Halen has Seia pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SUB2#
Halen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halen being controlled here, momentarily.
Seia wants to control from the top but Halen keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halen working a defensive guard here.
Halen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halen wants to sweep but no luck.
Halen pulls Seia in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Halen trying to keep a closed guard but Seia is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Seia misses with a low kick as Halen jumps back.
Halen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halen takes a swing at Seia's ribcage but misses.
Halen swings for the body but Seia moves out of range.
It looked like Seia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halen.
Halen lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Halen forces Seia back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Seia fails to land.
Seia misses with a punch to the body.
Halen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Halen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seia gets underhooks to prevent Halen's takedown attempt.
Tolo Seia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Halen.
Seia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seia throws a punch but it's blocked by Halen. #BC2#
Halen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halen lands a really nice looking cross but Seia seems unphased.
Halen lands a jab.
Tolo Seia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Halen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Halen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Seia!
Halen landing a few strikes.
Seia is looking to regain half guard here but Halen keeps moving and retains side control.
Seia parries the strikes from Halen easily there. Halen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Seia to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seia is pushing Halen's head away, looking to escape. Halen manages to hold on to the position though.
Seia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Seia gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halen working over Seia with some ground and pound. Seia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seia is refusing to be controlled, as Halen sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Halen lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Halen misses with a head shot. Seia uses the momentum to regain guard.
Halen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halen lands a couple of elbows.
Vlad Halen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Halen chips away with some ground and pound.
Halen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halen trying to control but Seia is working from the bottom.
Halen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Halen is working Seia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Halen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Halen lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Seia is rocked!
Halen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Seia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Seia tries to get out of the position.
Halen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Seia has momentary wrist control but Halen slips an elbow through the middle.
Halen landing some decent shots from guard.
Halen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Halen postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Seia covers up, he's hurt! Halen keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Halen and the ref steps in to end the fight! Halen can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Halen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Seia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Halen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halen connects with a single shot there.
Seia dodges the punch combination from Halen.
Halen scores with a three punch combo!
Halen looks to score with a jab to the body but Seia is just out of range.
Halen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seia's waist but Seia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halen off to one side.
Seia misses with an uppercut.
Seia throws a wild body kick that Halen sees coming a mile off.
Seia digs a good hook to Halen's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seia avoids the body shot from Halen.
Halen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seia tried to counter with a leg kick but Halen avoided it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halen!
Halen misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Seia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Halen throws a shot to the body.
Halen lands a really nice looking cross but Seia seems unphased.
Halen misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Halen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Seia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Halen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Halen scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Halen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Seia, who protects the arm well.
Halen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Seia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Halen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Seia is breathing heavily.
Halen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Halen is chipping away with strikes.
Seia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Halen.
Seia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Halen connects with a decent elbow.
Halen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Seia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Halen wants to control but Seia is keeping him busy.
Halen tries to score with some ground and pound. Seia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Seia tries to escape but Halen is in control.
Halen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU2#
Halen stands up and beckons Seia to his feet.
Good shot there by Halen.
Halen tests Seia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've been informed that Halen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Halen throws a head kick but Seia moves out of range.
Seia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#
Seia is rocked!
Seia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halen. Halen obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Halen both land. Nice combination.
Oh Seia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halen stuns Seia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seia swivels and escapes.
Seia seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Halen lands a left and a right that sends Seia crashing to the canvas! Halen dives into mount looking to finish!
Seia is in a horrible position here. Halen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oooh a big shot lands for Halen! Seia is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vlad Halen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Crush wants to clinch up but Halen keeps it at a distance.
Crush misses with a leg kick.
Halen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halen.
#CL#
Halen has closed the distance and engaged Crush in a clinch.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halen blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Halen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Halen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Halen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crush shoots in looking for a takedown. Halen tries to sprawl out of it but Crush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crush tries a low kick but Halen avoids it.#T1#
Halen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halen lands with a nice body punch.
Halen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crush shoots in for a takedown but Halen shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Halen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crush taking a bit of punishment here - Halen scoring with strikes.
Halen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Halen lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#
Crush is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crush wants to control but Halen postures up.
Crush is still in real trouble! Can Halen finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Halen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crush down.
Halen cracks Crush with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Halen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Crush is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Halen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Halen!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vlad Halen (ranked 8898 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwardo Dinarrdo (ranked 6874 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vlad Halen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Edwardo Dinarrdo!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinarrdo rushes Halen and presses him up against the cage.
Dinarrdo wants the takedown. Halen is fighting it off but Dinarrdo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Halen's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halen (0) vs (2) Dinarrdo
Halen is trying to control the position but Dinarrdo postures up.
Dinarrdo forces his way into half guard.
Halen looking for submissions off his back.
Dinarrdo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinarrdo is trying to work for a kimura but Halen is defending well.
Halen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Halen is looking to improve his position.
Dinarrdo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Halen trying to control from the bottom.
Dinarrdo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halen wants to control but Dinarrdo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dinarrdo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dinarrdo is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halen is trying to control Dinarrdo's posture. Dinarrdo takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Halen! Dinarrdo is rotating here... this could be the end... Halen is out! Dinarrdo has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edwardo Dinarrdo! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vlad Halen (ranked 8908 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Leek (ranked 9286 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vlad Halen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Leek!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halen lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halen (2) vs (0) Leek
Leek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halen controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leek controls Halen momentarily but Halen frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leek for as long as he can get away with.
Halen tries to free his leg and advance position but Leek is retaining full guard.
Leek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halen continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leek keeping full guard, as Halen tries to pass.
Halen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halen (5) vs (0) Leek
Leek is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leek is letting Halen control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Leek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halen (7) vs (0) Leek
Halen working for a submission but Leek is keeping him at bay.
Halen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leek is looking to improve his position but Halen isn't that keen on the idea.
Halen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leek has worked his arm free - good work by Leek!
Halen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leek has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Leek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leek is looking to regain half guard here but Halen keeps moving and retains side control.
Halen tries for a kimura but Leek is defending well.
Halen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halen advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halen (9) vs (0) Leek
Halen controlling his opponent.
Leek is trying to escape the mount but Halen keeps good control and instead manages to take Leek's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halen (12) vs (0) Leek
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halen is riding his opponent, not letting Leek buck him off.
Halen is persistently looking for the submission but Leek is defending it well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Halen controlling the positon.
Leek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Halen.
Leek preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halen.
Leek is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Halen gets his way!
Leek showing good submission defense here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leek trying to control the position but Halen manages to sink in the hooks.
Halen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Leek has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Halen is hanging on to Leek's back as he tries to escape.
Halen is riding his opponent, not letting Leek buck him off.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halen is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Leek with him. Leek is trying to defend but Halen has an arm under the chin now! Leek grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vlad Halen! |
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