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Event:
CWC 299 - Prelims
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Warholm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lavicci tries to avoid it but Warholm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lavicci to the ground. Lavicci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warholm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lavicci defends well and Warholm ends up having to push Lavicci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Warholm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lavicci on his heels. He'll look to pass Lavicci's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Warholm
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Warholm tries to pass.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Warholm has gone for a leg lock! Lavicci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Warholm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Warholm
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Warholm is controlling Lavicci's trapped leg to prevent Lavicci from advancing to side control.
Warholm is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Well, if Lavicci 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.
#T2#
Lavicci passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Warholm
Warholm wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.#T3#
Warholm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci fails to advance to Warholm's back.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Warholm to control.#T4#
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Warholm working to try and regain half guard.
Lavicci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Warholm is holding on tight.
Warholm tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully.
Warholm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Warholm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Warholm is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Warholm is trying to maintain the position but Lavicci is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Lavicci wants to control but Warholm is keeping him busy.
Lavicci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lavicci'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.
Warholm has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PWNAGE Elite Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Warholm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci controlling the action here.
Warholm wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Warholm wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Warholm is looking to improve his position.
Warholm desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Warholm won't allow it.
Warholm is positioning himself well to prevent Lavicci advancing to mount. #T8#
Lavicci is thwarting Warholm's attempts to control the position.
Warholm trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (8) vs (2) Warholm
Warholm working to try and regain half guard.
Warholm wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Warholm tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Warholm is still trying to improve position.
Warholm prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Lavicci is trying to take his opponent's back.
Warholm wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (11) vs (2) Warholm
Lavicci controlling the position well here. Warholm rolled but Lavicci kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Warholm is keeping busy.
#T10#
Warholm looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Warholm wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lavicci is not going to allow Warholm to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
Lavicci controlling the position well here. Warholm rolled but Lavicci kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Warholm tries to escape the position.
Warholm trying to control the hands but Lavicci breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is trying to stick to Warholm's back but Warholm is turning into Lavicci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavicci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Warholm. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (11) vs (4) Warholm
Lavicci controlling Warholm's posture. #T12#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully.
Warholm wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lavicci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warholm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warholm is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Warholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warholm sitting in guard here, content to control.
Warholm trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Warholm postures up.
#T14#
Warholm slips nicely into half guard.
Warholm is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavicci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lavicci gets back to full guard.
Lavicci is trying to keep Warholm in close.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lavicci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warholm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warholm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Anthony Lavicci gave a big smile as he said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'.
Terje Warholm spoke after the fight, saying 'You got me. Good roll, buddy. '. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Amsterdam
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Terje Warholm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Warholm. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Warholm (4) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan is trying to control Warholm's posture but Warholm avoids it.
Morgan is not content to let Warholm control the position. #SUB#
Warholm thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan tries to buck Warholm off but Warholm is having none of it.#T1#
Warholm trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Warholm controls the position from side control.
Morgan tries to bench press Warholm off him but Warholm keeps the position.
Warholm tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
We've been hearing good reports from Warholm'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.
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warholm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Warholm trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Warholm controlling the position from side mount.
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warholm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Warholm tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
Warholm wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan tries to buck Warholm off but Warholm is having none of it.#T3#
Warholm wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Warholm controlling the position from side mount.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Morgan seems a little lost for a moment, as Warholm dominates the positioning.
Warholm tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
Warholm trying to control the position but Morgan is working away. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Warholm keeps moving and retains side control.
Warholm is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Warholm's best efforts.#T5#
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan wants to control but Warholm is keeping busy.
Warholm prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Warholm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Warholm wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan keeping control of the position. #T6#
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Warholm is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan is doing well to control the position and prevent Warholm from advancing to side control.
Warholm is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Morgan keeping full guard, as Warholm tries to pass.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warholm stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warholm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (4) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan looking to pass the guard. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warholm holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Warholm isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Morgan stacks Warholm 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 Morgan! Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (4) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Warholm! Score +2 for reaching mount: Warholm (4) vs (7) Morgan
Warholm wants to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
Warholm is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Morgan looking for a guillotine from mount but Warholm is having none of it.
Warholm wants to control but Morgan is having none of it.#T9#
Warholm is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Morgan is working for a guillotine from mount but Warholm frees his head quite easily.
Warholm regains half guard.
Warholm is looking to improve his position.
Warholm is doing well to control the position and prevent Morgan from advancing to side control.
Warholm is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Warholm wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Warholm trying to control here.
Morgan wants to control but Warholm is keeping him busy.
Warholm trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Warholm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warholm preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but Warholm defending well. #T11#
Warholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (4) vs (10) Morgan
Morgan controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Morgan working for a guillotine from mount but Warholm is in no mood to give up.
Morgan controlling from mount. #T12#
Warholm gets back to half guard.
Warholm is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Morgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warholm is just riding it out for now. Morgan eventually gives up the hold.
Warholm is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13##SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warholm defends it well.
Morgan slows the pace down in half guard.
Morgan prevents Warholm from improving his position.
Morgan controlling the pace.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warholm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Warholm is defending the position. #T14#
Warholm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard.
Warholm is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
Warholm looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Warholm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morgan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Warholm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morgan defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan wins on points by 10 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Richard Morgan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Terje Warholm was interviewed post fight and said 'You got me. Good roll, buddy. '. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Montreal
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Warholm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lima napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lima (0) vs (4) Warholm
Warholm controls the position.
Lima stops Warholm from passing to mount.
Lima is trying to control Warholm's posture but Warholm avoids it.
Warholm controlling from side mount.
Warholm advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (6) Warholm
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warholm controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Warholm takes Lima's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lima is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (9) Warholm#SUB2#
Warholm is persistently looking for the submission but Lima is defending it well.
Lima has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Warholm. #T2#
Warholm wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Warholm avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Warholm just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lima trying to control the hands but Warholm breaks the grip.
Lima is trying to break free.
Warholm trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lima doesn't escape.
Warholm is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Warholm is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Warholm. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Warholm's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (9) Warholm
Warholm controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
Warholm controlling the position.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Warholm can't keep his opponent in guard - Lima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warholm is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warholm is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warholm is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Warholm defends it.
Warholm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Warholm manages to get to full guard.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Warholm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.
Lima won't allow Warholm to sweep him here.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Warholm controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
We've been informed that Warholm has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Warholm is controlling Lima's posture.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Warholm is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.
Lima postures up.
Lima passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warholm moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7##SUB#
Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Warholm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Warholm has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (11) Warholm
Warholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warholm trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warholm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8##SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warholm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warholm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lima wants to hit a sweep here but Warholm passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lima there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (14) Warholm
Warholm is looking to take Lima's back but instead Lima gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima is looking to control Warholm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warholm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warholm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warholm stays in close to Lima's body and controls the position.
Warholm preventing the sweep.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but Warholm defends it easily.
Warholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (14) Warholm
Warholm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Warholm trying to control the position here.
Lima wants to control from the top but Warholm keeps moving. #T12#
Warholm working a defensive guard here.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warholm looking for a sweep. Not yet Warholm, not yet.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warholm is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T13##SUB#
Warholm is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Warholm tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Lima is thwarting Warholm's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Warholm moves into full guard.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (14) Warholm
Warholm gets back to half guard.
Lima is trying to control. Warholm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warholm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warholm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warholm wins on points by 14 to 7.
An out of breath and clearly excited Terje Warholm thanked PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Las Vegas
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Terje Warholm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arby is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Warholm's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Warholm (0) vs (2) Arby
Warholm is trying to control but can't.
Arby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arby prevents Warholm from improving his position.
Warholm manages to get to full guard.
Warholm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm controlling the position.
Arby preventing the sweep. #T1#
Arby trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Warholm keeping full guard, as Arby tries to pass.
Warholm trying to control the position here.
Arby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Arby wants to control from the top but Warholm keeps moving.
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arby is one step ahead there.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Warholm working a defensive guard here.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully.
Arby looking to pass the guard.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warholm working a defensive guard here.
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Warholm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (2) vs (2) Arby
Arby keeping full guard, as Warholm tries to pass.
Arby being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Arby looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Warholm passes into half guard.
Arby trying to control but Warholm postures up.
#T5#
Arby is trying to get back to full guard.
Warholm not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Arby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warholm is keen to just control but Arby is a slippery customer.#T6#
Arby wants to get back to full guard.
Warholm is keen to just control but Arby is a slippery customer.
Warholm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arby preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Warholm works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (5) vs (2) Arby
Warholm is looking to take a break and control but Arby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Arby sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arby tries to get to full guard but Warholm has control of the leg.
Arby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warholm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warholm slips nicely into half guard.#T8#
Warholm wants to pass the guard but Arby is defending well.
Arby tries to get to full guard but Warholm has control of the leg.
Arby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Warholm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Warholm's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Warholm (5) vs (6) Arby
Warholm tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Warholm rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Warholm wants to get back to full guard but Arby has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (5) vs (9) Arby
Warholm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warholm is looking to escape. #T10#
Arby prevents Warholm from getting the reversal.
Arby controlling his opponent.
Warholm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arby is thwarting Warholm's attempts to control the position.
Warholm wants to improve his position but Arby is controlling well.
#T11#
Warholm is working hard here to advance position.
Warholm is trying to maintain the position but Arby is very close to passing his half guard.
Warholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Arby performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arby is keen to just control but Warholm is a slippery customer.#T12#
Warholm is looking for a sweep. Arby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arby trying to control from half guard but Warholm is working away.
Arby controlling the pace.
It looks like Arby might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Warholm'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.
Warholm trying to control here.
#T13#
Warholm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arby postures up.
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arby is one step ahead there.
Warholm has control of Arby's left arm, preventing Arby from doing any damage.
Warholm trying to control the position.
#T14#
Arby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Warholm has Arby pulled in close to control his posture.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arby is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby wins on points by 9 to 5.
Katelynn Arby spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Terje Warholm was interviewed post fight and said 'You got me. Good roll, buddy. '. |
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Event:
CWC 273
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Warholm on his heels. He'll look to pass Warholm's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Warholm
Balkan being controlled here momentarily.
Warholm controls Balkan momentarily but Balkan frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warholm pulls Balkan in close to prevent any damage.
Warholm is trying to keep Balkan in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Warholm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan postures up.
Warholm is controlling Balkan's posture.
Warholm being controlled here, momentarily.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balkan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Warholm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Warholm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Balkan controlling from the top position.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Warholm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balkan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Warholm looking to control.
Balkan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warholm has control of Balkan's left arm, preventing Balkan from doing any damage. #T5#
Warholm is continuing to stall.
Warholm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Warholm#T6#
Warholm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Warholm wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warholm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Warholm is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
Warholm wants to sweep but Balkan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (0) Warholm
Balkan trying to control the action but Warholm is working from the bottom. #T7#
Warholm struggling a bit here.
Balkan advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (10) vs (0) Warholm
Balkan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Warholm is working to get back to half guard.
Balkan content just to control the position here. #T8#
Warholm tries to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Balkan controlling from the full mount.
Warholm is desperately trying to improve his position but Balkan has a good base and remains in mount.
Warholm tries to hold on but Balkan postures up.#T9#
Warholm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balkan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Warholm working to try and regain half guard.
Balkan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warholm wants to control but Balkan is having none of it.#T10#
Warholm is looking to get to half guard.
Warholm is still trying to improve position.
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Warholm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Warholm is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Balkan avoids the attempt from Warholm to control.
Warholm tries to reverse the position but Balkan maintains control.
Warholm wants to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Warholm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warholm tries to lock up and control but Balkan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Balkan controlling the position easily from mount.
Balkan'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.
Warholm slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Warholm is working away.
Balkan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Warholm wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Warholm manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Warholm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balkan is stalling in the full guard.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Warholm keeps moving.
Balkan controlling from the top position.
Warholm has Balkan pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Boris Balkan 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:
CWC 267
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bennett drags the fight down to the ground.
Warholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warholm is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warholm controls the pace.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warholm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warholm is aware though and is defending well.
Warholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warholm controls the pace.#SUB#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Warholm has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Warholm manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (3) Warholm
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warholm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Warholm trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Warholm has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (0) vs (5) Warholm
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Warholm's attempts to control the action.
Bennett gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Warholm sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Warholm uses his free foot to push down on Bennett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (8) Warholm
Warholm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warholm wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (11) Warholm
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Bennett right now.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Warholm is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Will Warholm go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3##SUB2#
Bennett 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 Warholm gets his way!
Warholm has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bennett is keeping busy.
Bennett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Warholm.
Warholm trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Warholm tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Bennett fending off the submission attempt from Warholm. #T4#
Warholm controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
Warholm controlling the position well here. Bennett rolled but Warholm kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Warholm's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (11) Warholm
Warholm controlling the position.
Bennett is looking to pass into half guard but Warholm pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Warholm is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (13) Warholm#SUB#
Bennett looking for a guillotine here but Warholm defends easily.
#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warholm defends well.#T5#
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard.
Warholm trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warholm pushes down on Bennett's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Warholm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6##SUB#
Warholm moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (16) Warholm
Warholm trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett looking for a sweep but Warholm has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (2) vs (18) Warholm
Warholm wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Warholm takes Bennett's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (2) vs (21) Warholm#T7#
I really don't envy Bennett right now.
#SUB2#
Warholm looking for the choke but no joy.
Bennett rolls, trying to escape but Warholm keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Warholm controlling the positon.
Warholm is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
Warholm really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bennett.
Bennett wants to escape the position.
#T8#
A lull in the action here.
Warholm is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
Warholm struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bennett is really stuck here.
Warholm is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Bennett is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Warholm's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (21) Warholm#SUB#
Bennett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Warholm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Warholm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Warholm! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (4) vs (25) Warholm
Warholm happy to just control the position for now.
Warholm has knee on belly momentarily but Bennett bucks him off and regains half guard.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Bennett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warholm is aware though and is defending well.
Warholm wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bennett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warholm controls the pace.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Warholm has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Warholm manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (28) Warholm
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face as Warholm controls the position. #T11#
Warholm advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (4) vs (30) Warholm
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Bennett has given up his back. Will we see Warholm going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (33) Warholm
Warholm controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
Bennett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Warholm.
#SUB2#
Bennett is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Warholm keeps control of the position easily here as Bennett tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Bennett tries to escape the position.
Warholm biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bennett breaks Warholm's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (33) Warholm
Warholm is pulling down on Bennett's head to control his posture.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Warholm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.#T13#
Warholm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Warholm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (35) Warholm#SUB#
Bennett has his foot on Warholm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warholm works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Warholm tries to pass. #SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warholm is aware though and is defending well.
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14##SUB#
Bennett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Warholm stacks Bennett 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 Warholm! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (6) vs (38) Warholm
Warholm trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Warholm moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (6) vs (40) Warholm
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Warholm's attempts to control the action.
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (6) vs (43) Warholm
And that's the end of the fight!
Warholm wins on points by 43 to 6.
Terje Warholm took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 248
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bright clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Warholm pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warholm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bright has Warholm in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (0) vs (2) Warholm#SUB#
Bright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warholm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warholm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Bright is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warholm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warholm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (2) Warholm#T1#
Bright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Bright stopping the sweep attempt from Warholm.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warholm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Bright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warholm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bright has Warholm in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (4) Warholm
Bright keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm stands and throws Bright's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (7) Warholm
Bright tries to buck Warholm off but Warholm is having none of it.#SUB2#
Warholm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bright, who protects the arm well.
Bright is not content to let Warholm control the position.
Bright is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Bright prevents Warholm from improving position.
Bright is not content to let Warholm control the position.
Bright can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Warholm wants to control but Bright is keeping him busy.
Bright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Warholm is trying to control. Bright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Warholm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bright defends it well. #SUB2#
Warholm is trying to work for a kimura but Bright is defending well.
#T5#
Warholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bright keeps working.
Warholm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Warholm moves into full mount! Bright won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (10) Warholm
Warholm tries to control but Bright wriggling away.
Bright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Warholm looking to control but Bright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bright has given up his back. Will we see Warholm going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bright (2) vs (13) Warholm
Bright tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Warholm working for the choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7##SUB2#
Warholm looking to break Bright's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bright remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Warholm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bright tries to escape but Warholm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Bright do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bright can't escape the position.
Good control from Warholm.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Warholm's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8#
Bright turns into Warholm and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (13) Warholm
Bright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Warholm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Warholm has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (15) Warholm
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Bright seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving. #T10#
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bright is keeping the position for now.
Warholm trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Warholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warholm trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Warholm looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (15) Warholm#T11#
Warholm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bright trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warholm controlling the position.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12##SUB2#
Warholm has his foot on Bright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bright works his way back into a safe position though.
Bright is fighting to break Warholm's control of his arms but Warholm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bright wants to control from the top but Warholm keeps moving. #SUB#
Bright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Warholm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Warholm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Warholm! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (6) vs (19) Warholm
Warholm passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bright! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bright (6) vs (21) Warholm
Warholm content just to control the position here.
Warholm manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bright to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bright (6) vs (24) Warholm
Warholm tries to get the hooks in deep but Bright pushed the leg off. #T13#
I would not like to be Bright right now.
#SUB2#
Warholm tightening his grip on Bright, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Warholm has got his arm under Bright's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bright has spun round into Warholm's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (8) vs (24) Warholm
Bright wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.#T14#
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright is fighting to break Warholm's control of his arms but Warholm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Warholm wants to sweep but no luck.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warholm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bright has Warholm in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (8) vs (26) Warholm
And that's the end of the fight!
Warholm wins on points by 26 to 8.
Terje Warholm made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
The defeated Bill Bright had this to say: 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
CWC 238
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Warholm shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Lima gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Warholm
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.
Warholm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Warholm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lima stands and throws Warholm's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Warholm
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm struggling a bit here.
Lima is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Warholm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warholm defends it well.
Warholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Warholm is still trying to improve position.
Warholm is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.
Warholm is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warholm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm controlling the position.#T2#
Lima wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warholm holds on and takes a little breather.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Warholm keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Warholm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (5) vs (2) Warholm#SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #T3#
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard.
Warholm trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Warholm might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Warholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Warholm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Warholm slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is trying to control the position but Warholm postures up.
Warholm slips nicely into half guard.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Warholm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warholm. #T5#
Warholm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (5) Warholm
Lima regains half guard.#SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Warholm trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Warholm wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima is trying to control but Warholm manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (8) Warholm
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warholm controlling the pace for now.
Lima tries to hold on but Warholm pushes him away.
Warholm wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Warholm controlling from the full mount.
Warholm fails to move to back control. #T7#
Lima wants to hold on but Warholm pushes him away.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Warholm controlling from the full mount.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Warholm sits in half guard. #T8#
Warholm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lima gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Lima has his foot on Warholm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warholm works his way back into a safe position though.
Warholm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warholm prevents Lima from improving his position.
Warholm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (11) Warholm
Lima stops Warholm from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Lima tries to lock up and control but Warholm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warholm controlling the pace for now.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Warholm's attempts to control the action.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Warholm looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Warholm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Warholm prevents Lima from getting the reversal.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (11) Warholm
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard. #T11#
Lima trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Warholm dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (13) Warholm#SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warholm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lima is tightening it up a little... Warholm has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Warholm reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Warholm taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelinho Lima! |
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Event:
CWC 229
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Iain Tower! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Tower takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Warholm successfully pulls guard.
Warholm controls Tower momentarily but Tower frees himself.
Tower 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.
Warholm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard.
Warholm is trying to control the position but Tower postures up.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tower trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm 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.
Warholm pulls Tower in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower is really struggling to control Warholm but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warholm looking to control.
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard. #T2#
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Warholm managing to control the position.
Tower trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Warholm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tower is pushing down on Warholm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warholm is fighting to maintain full guard but Tower has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Warholm is controlling Tower's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Tower is trying to work for a kimura but Warholm is defending well.
#SUB#
Tower is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warholm defends it well. #SUB#
Tower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Warholm tries to roll over but Tower keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tower is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warholm sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Warholm is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tower is looking to advance position but Warholm won't allow it. #SUB#
Tower is working for a kimura but Warholm is defending it quite comfortably.
Tower wants to pass to mount but Warholm is defending the position.
Tower is working hard here to advance position.
Tower prevents Warholm from improving his position.#T5#
Warholm wants to control but Tower is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tower works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (3) vs (0) Warholm#SUB#
Tower looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Warholm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Tower has hold of Warholm's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Warholm manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Warholm is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Warholm keeps trying to improve his position.
Tower is trying to take his opponent's back.
Warholm has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Tower (6) vs (0) Warholm
Warholm rolls, trying to escape but Tower keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Warholm 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 Tower gets his way!
#SUB#
Tower is looking for a choke. Warholm gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Warholm manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (6) vs (2) Warholm#T7#
Warholm wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Warholm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Warholm is pushing down on Tower's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tower is fighting to maintain full guard but Warholm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Warholm is keen to just control but Tower is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower is trying to control but can't.
Warholm is trying to control. Tower wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Tower wants to sweep but Warholm has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (6) vs (5) Warholm
Warholm working away.
Tower is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tower is trying to escape the position but Warholm is controlling the position.
Tower struggling a bit here.
Tower regains half guard.#T9#
Tower is looking to improve his position.
Warholm trying to control the action but Tower is working from the bottom.
Tower regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tower holds on and takes a little breather.
Warholm advances to half guard.
Warholm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Warholm 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.
#T10#
Tower controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Warholm slows the pace down in half guard.
Tower is staying active underneath Warholm, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Tower holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
Warholm trying to pass the guard but Tower defending well. #SUB#
Tower actively working from the bottom here.
Tower is trying to control but can't.
Warholm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (6) vs (8) Warholm
Warholm controlling his opponent.
Tower working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Tower tries to lock up and control but Warholm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warholm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tower wants to control but Warholm is having none of it.
Tower prevents Warholm from taking his back.
Tower tries to lock up and control but Warholm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warholm controlling from mount. #T13#
Tower has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Warholm's lack of action.
Tower is trying to maintain the position but Warholm is very close to passing his half guard.
Tower tries to roll over but Warholm keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tower actively working from the bottom here.
Tower gets full guard.
Tower pulls Warholm in to control the position.
Warholm stays in close to Tower's body and controls the position. #T14#
Warholm wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tower is keeping the position for now.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Warholm stays in close to Tower's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warholm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warholm wins on points by 8 to 6.
Terje Warholm gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 219
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ispa Murhapuro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Murhapuro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warholm tries to score a body lock takedown but Murhapuro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Warholm decides to pull guard.
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhapuro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Murhapuro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murhapuro 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.
Warholm has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Murhapuro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (3) vs (0) Warholm#SUB#
Murhapuro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Warholm is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Warholm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Warholm keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Warholm regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murhapuro advances to half guard. #SUB#
Murhapuro is trying to work for a kimura but Warholm is defending well.
#SUB#
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura but Warholm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murhapuro to get the leverage. #T2#
Murhapuro prevents Warholm from improving his position.#SUB#
Murhapuro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warholm is just riding it out for now. Murhapuro eventually gives up the hold.
Warholm wants to control but Murhapuro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Warholm is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Murhapuro seems to be working for a kimura but Warholm defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Murhapuro seems to be looking for submissions.
Warholm trying to hold on to Murhapuro's head to control him but Murhapuro postures up.
#SUB#
Murhapuro is working for a kimura here but Warholm manages to reverse the position and he's now in Murhapuro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (3) vs (2) Warholm
Warholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhapuro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking for a triangle but Warholm pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Warholm passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (3) vs (5) Warholm
Murhapuro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warholm tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Warholm wants to control but Murhapuro is keeping him busy.
Murhapuro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Warholm off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murhapuro (7) vs (5) Warholm
Warholm trying to control the position but Murhapuro manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Warholm defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Murhapuro doesn't have the hooks in and Warholm manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (7) vs (7) Warholm#T5##SUB#
Murhapuro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murhapuro keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Murhapuro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warholm forces his way into half guard.
Warholm is trying to control. Murhapuro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB2#
Warholm is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warholm wants to free his trapped foot but Murhapuro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warholm wants to take a breather but Murhapuro is having none of it.
Murhapuro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7##SUB#
Murhapuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warholm is aware though and is defending well.
Warholm looking to sit in guard and control but Murhapuro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (9) vs (7) Warholm
Warholm is trying to keep Murhapuro in close.
Murhapuro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Murhapuro from controlling successfully.
Murhapuro is looking to advance position but Warholm has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murhapuro (9) vs (11) Warholm
Murhapuro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murhapuro regains half guard.#T8#
Warholm tries to pass to full mount but Murhapuro defends it.
Warholm wants to control but Murhapuro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warholm pulls his head out easily.
Warholm trying to control the pace.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murhapuro trying to hold on to Warholm's head to control him but Warholm postures up.
#T9#
Warholm with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warholm pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murhapuro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is defending against the submission attempts here by Warholm.
Warholm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murhapuro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10##SUB#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro trying to control here.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Warholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhapuro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warholm is working away from the top position though.
Murhapuro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Murhapuro is looking for a triangle but Warholm pushes his legs off easily.
Warholm pushes down on Murhapuro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Warholm passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (9) vs (14) Warholm#T11#
Murhapuro is trying to work for a sweep but Warholm has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Murhapuro (9) vs (16) Warholm
Murhapuro tries to hold on but Warholm pushes him away.
Murhapuro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Warholm is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Warholm controlling the position easily from mount.
Murhapuro can't escape the position.
Murhapuro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Murhapuro (9) vs (19) Warholm#T12#
Warholm has the hooks in. Murhapuro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Murhapuro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Warholm 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, Murhapuro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Warholm has the hooks in. Murhapuro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Warholm looking to break Murhapuro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Murhapuro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Warholm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Warholm trying to control.
I really don't envy Murhapuro right now.
Murhapuro is working hard here to advance position.#T13##SUB2#
Warholm is persistently looking for the submission but Murhapuro is defending it well.
Warholm struggling to keep hold of the position.
Warholm keeps control of the position as Murhapuro tries to break free.
Murhapuro turns into Warholm and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (11) vs (19) Warholm
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warholm is trying to keep Murhapuro in close.
Murhapuro trying to move into half guard but instead Warholm has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (11) vs (21) Warholm#T14##SUB#
Murhapuro working for a triangle but Warholm defends it easily.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Murhapuro keeps moving.
Warholm slips nicely into half guard.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard but Warholm has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (11) vs (24) Warholm
Warholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murhapuro being controlled for a moment.
Murhapuro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warholm wins on points by 24 to 11.
Terje Warholm made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 206: Turturro vs Ty
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dominguez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Warholm
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warholm trying to control the position.
Dominguez passes Warholm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (0) Warholm
Dominguez prevents Warholm from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Warholm can't escape the position.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez controlling his opponent. #T1#
Dominguez tries to control but Warholm wriggling away.
Warholm is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Warholm is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Warholm is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Warholm is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Warholm wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Warholm is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Warholm is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Warholm is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Warholm to control.#T4#
Warholm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Warholm just holding on.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Warholm tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Warholm is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Warholm is squirming around nicely.
Warholm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Warholm to control.
Warholm is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Warholm is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warholm is looking to escape. #T7#
Warholm tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Warholm tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Warholm is squirming around nicely.
Warholm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Warholm wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but Warholm is having none of it. #T9#
Dominguez is really struggling to control Warholm but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Warholm to control.
Warholm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Warholm is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Warholm wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Warholm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Warholm wants to control the action here but instead Dominguez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (0) Warholm#T11#
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Warholm working to try and regain half guard.
Warholm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Warholm is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Warholm tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Warholm is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Warholm is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Warholm is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Warholm wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Warholm is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Warholm keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warholm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Terje Warholm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Warholm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warholm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kilpi walks away with a smile on his face. Warholm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kilpi has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Warholm instigates a clinch.
Kilpi prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Warholm has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kilpi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Warholm (4) vs (0) Kilpi
Warholm tries to keep control of the position but Kilpi is staying busy.#SUB#
Warholm is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kilpi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm keeps control of the position as Kilpi tries to break free.
#T1#
Kilpi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Warholm.
Kilpi is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Warholm tightening his grip on Kilpi, looking for the choke.
Kilpi breaks Warholm's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (4) vs (2) Kilpi
Warholm trying to keep a closed guard but Kilpi is proving a slippery customer.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Warholm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Kilpi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Warholm controlling the position.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Warholm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kilpi has gone for a leg lock! Warholm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kilpi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (6) vs (2) Kilpi#SUB#
Warholm drops back looking for a leg! Kilpi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kilpi manages to kick Warholm off! Warholm jumps back into Kilpi's guard. #SUB2#
Kilpi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warholm defends it easily.
Warholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Warholm has gone for a leg lock! Kilpi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Warholm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (6) vs (4) Kilpi
Warholm can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilpi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (6) vs (7) Kilpi
Warholm wants to hold on but Kilpi pushes him away.
Kilpi controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Kilpi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Warholm is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Warholm and Kilpi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T5#
Kilpi is trying to move to mount but Warholm reverses beautifully and ends up in Kilpi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (8) vs (7) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warholm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard.
Kilpi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Warholm is now in half guard.
Warholm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Kilpi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Warholm moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (11) vs (7) Kilpi
Warholm is looking to take a break and control but Kilpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warholm has control of an arm but Kilpi manages to advance to Warholm's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Warholm (11) vs (11) Kilpi
Warholm rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Kilpi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warholm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kilpi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (11) vs (14) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kilpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kilpi taking a break here but Warholm is having none of it and regains half guard. #T8#
Warholm trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
Warholm wants to get back to full guard.
Kilpi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warholm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kilpi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (11) vs (17) Kilpi
Warholm is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kilpi forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Warholm (11) vs (20) Kilpi
Warholm tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Kilpi seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Warholm's chin but Warholm turns very nicely into Kilpi's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Warholm.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (13) vs (20) Kilpi
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warholm defends well.
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Warholm preventing the sweep.
Warholm passes Kilpi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kilpi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warholm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Kilpi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warholm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (13) vs (22) Kilpi
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
Kilpi trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Kilpi advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kilpi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Warholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Warholm trying to control here.
#T12#
Warholm is controlling Kilpi's trapped leg to prevent Kilpi from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a submission of some sort.
Warholm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kilpi seems to be working for a kimura but Warholm defends the submission attempt.
Warholm gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Warholm wants to sweep but no luck.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Warholm 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: Warholm (15) vs (22) Kilpi#SUB#
Kilpi is defending against the submission attempts here by Warholm.
#SUB2#
Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Warholm seems to be looking for submissions.
#T14#
Warholm trying to control from half guard but Kilpi is working away. #SUB#
Warholm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kilpi trying to get back to full guard but Warholm takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (18) vs (22) Kilpi
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 22 to 18.
A relieved looking Jarkko Kilpi 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:
CACC 187: Anatta vs Por Pramuk
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Terje Warholm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Clarence Frost!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Warholm closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Warholm manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Warholm has Frost pulled in close to control his posture.
Warholm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Warholm wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Warholm working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there.
Warholm pulls Frost in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Frost preventing the sweep.
Warholm wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Warholm.
Frost seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Warholm is controlling Frost's posture.#T2#
Warholm looking for a sweep. Not yet Warholm, not yet.
Frost is fighting to break Warholm's control of his arms but Warholm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Warholm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warholm pulls Frost in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Warholm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Warholm trying to control the position here.
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Warholm looking for subs off his back but Frost has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T5#
Warholm wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Warholm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Warholm wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Frost is now in half guard.
Warholm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
Warholm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Warholm trying to control here.
#T7#
Warholm tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg.
Frost is thwarting Warholm's attempts to control the position.
Warholm wants to improve his position but Frost is controlling well.
#SUB#
Warholm looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Warholm trying to control but Frost postures up.
Warholm is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Warholm wants to improve his position but Frost is controlling well.
Warholm is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Warholm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
Frost seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Warholm trying to control but Frost postures up.
#T10#
Warholm is looking for a sweep. Frost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warholm keeps working.
Warholm keeping hold of Frost's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Frost moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Warholm. Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (0) vs (3) Frost
Warholm keeping his opponent close.#T11#
Warholm is trying to get back to half guard.
Warholm stops Frost from passing to mount.
Warholm is holding Frost down, trying to stall.#T12#
Warholm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Warholm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Warholm tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Frost wants to control but Warholm is keeping him busy.
Warholm is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Frost is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Warholm (0) vs (5) Frost
Warholm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Warholm is looking to control Frost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warholm avoid being mounted?#T14#
Warholm gets back to full guard.
Warholm has his hands on Frost's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Warholm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frost wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Clarence Frost 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:
CEC 698.5
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warholm misses with a series of wild punches.
Brakeley throwing a counter right hand but Warholm manages to avoid it.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Warholm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brakeley doesn't seem bothered though.
Brakeley misses the jab.
Warholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
Warholm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brakeley is looking for a counter combo.
Brakeley moves out of range of the strikes.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warholm.
Warholm thinks about the counter body kick.
Warholm feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brakeleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brakeley delivers a nice body kick.
Brakeley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brakeley throws a body kick that misses.
Warholm lands with a right hand.
Warholm throws an overhand right that lands on Brakeley's shoulder, as Brakeley tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Warholm misses with a left hand
and Brakeley counters with a left to the body.
Warholm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Warholm and sends Brakeley crashing to the mat! Warholm follows him down to the mat - Brakeley regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Brakeley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warholm stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Warholm controlling the action here.
Warholm wants to take a breather but Brakeley is having none of it.
Warholm is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brakeley reverses the position - he's now on top in Warholm's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brakeley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Brakeley from controlling successfully.
Warholm is pulling down on Brakeley's head. It's preventing any offense from Brakeley, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Warholm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brakeley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Brakeley from controlling successfully.
Warholm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brakeley is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brakeley misses with a straight right.
Warholm lands a right hook to the body.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses.
Warholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brakeley slaps away a takedown attempt from Warholm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Brakeley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Warholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brakeley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warholm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brakeley.
Brakeley throwing a counter right hand but Warholm manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Warholm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brakeley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terje Warholm'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#
Brakeley slips a jab and a cross from Warholm.
Brakeley misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Warholm.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Warholm. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Warholm digs a good hook to Brakeley's body.
Warholm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warholm lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brakeley manages to avoid it.
It looked like Brakeley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brakeley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warholm can pounce on him.
#KD2#
Warholm waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Brakeley. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Brakeley to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#CUT2#It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Warholm advances to half guard.
My spies in Doc Dannis Death Squad inform me that Warholm has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warholm controlling the action here.#T1#
Warholm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Warholm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Warholm lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Warholm trying to control but Brakeley is having none of it.
Warholm wants to take Brakeley's back here but Brakeley is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2##SUB2#
Warholm working for a submission but Brakeley is keeping him at bay.
Brakeley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Warholm tries to control but Brakeley wriggling away.
Warholm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Warholm throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Warholm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brakeley is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brakeley is working to get back to half guard.
Warholm controlling the position easily from mount.
Warholm is trying to take his opponent's back.
Warholm looking to finish with strikes here!
#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.#SUB2#
Warholm has hold of Brakeley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brakeley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brakeley wants to control but Warholm is having none of it.
Brakeley is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warholm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brakeley is squirming around, avoiding Warholm's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Brakeley scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Brakeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Terje Warholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Warholm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Warholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Warholm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Brakeley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brakeley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warholm at a distance.
#TD2#
Warholm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brakeley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
Brakeley lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Warholm blocks the leg kick.
Warholm staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brakeley. Warholm does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Warholm lands with a nice body punch.
Warholm thuds a left hand into Brakeley's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warholm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brakeley doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Warholm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brakeley to the mat! Brakeley manages to get full guard.
Warholm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warholm is looking to advance position but Brakeley won't allow it.
Warholm stalling.
Let's hope that Warholm has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Brakeley is looking to improve his position.
Brakeley is looking to escape.#ES#
Brakeley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm scores with a jab to the head.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Warholm jabs at Brakeley's body.
Warholm misses with a kick to the body.
Warholm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brakeley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Warholm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Warholm throws a front kick that sends Brakeley stumbling back into the cage.
Warholm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Brakeley misses.
Warholm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Warholm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brakeley's sensitive parts.
Warholm fails with a takedown attempt.
Terje Warholm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brakeley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brakeley slips a jab from Warholm.
A leg kick checked by Warholm.
A head kick misses from Warholm.
Warholm throws out a powerful jab.
Warholm moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Warholm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm wants to land a leg kick but Brakeley is out of range.
Warholm blocks the body kick.
Warholm connects with an inside leg kick.
Warholm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brakeley rather than just go for the knockout.
Warholm with a poor takedown
letting Brakeley counter with a right hand.
Brakeley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warholm throws a hook to the side of Brakeley's head but Brakeley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warholm, as that shot connected.
Warholm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brakeley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brakeley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warholm lands a glancing blow to the side of Brakeley's head.
Brakeley throws a good cross that connects.
Michael Brakeley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warholm staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Warholm finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terje Warholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warholm 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terje Warholm!
Terje Warholm gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CEC: NEW ERA
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muller throws a low kick but Warholm moves out of range easily.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick and Warholm moves out of range easily.
Warholm throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Muller throws a leg kick but Warholm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Warholm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A shot to the liver by Warholm. Beautiful body shot.
Warholm dips to his left and cracks Muller with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Muller has been cut.
Warholm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muller counters with a body kick that stops Warholm in his tracks momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Muller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warholm throws out the jab.
Warholm closes the distance but Muller moves to the side
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Warholm tries to clinch but Muller is having none of it.
Warholm lands a head kick. Muller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Warholm avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Warholm.
Warholm stuns Muller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Warholm, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller is looking to chop away at Warholm's legs.
Warholm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolfgang Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warholm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller moves out of range as Warholm throws a body kick.
Warholm's corner calls for a 1-2. Warholm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Warholm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Muller on his heels. He'll look to pass Muller's guard now, I'm sure.
Warholm looking to sit in guard and control but Muller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Muller postures up.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller passes Warholm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warholm wants to improve his position but Muller is controlling well.
Muller stalling.
Warholm tries to roll over but Muller keeps him under control.#T3#
Warholm works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warholm holds on and takes a little breather.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warholm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Muller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Warholm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muller defends well.
Warholm wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Muller wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.
Warholm trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Warholm can't keep his opponent in guard - Muller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warholm controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Muller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Muller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Warholm counters with a stiff right hand.
Muller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warholm.
Muller swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm throws a jab when Muller was well out of range.
It looked like Muller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muller tries to work over Warholm's front leg with a kick but Warholm checks it.
Warholm throws a good cross that connects.
Warholm misses with a leg kick
and Muller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Warholm's knee momentarily.
Muller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Warholm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muller scrambles back to his feet.
Warholm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muller defends well and Warholm ends up having to push Muller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warholm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Warholm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muller.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Muller is looking to wear down Warholm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Warholm connects with a crisp jab.
Warholm scores with a nice strike.
Warholm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warholm throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Muller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Warholm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warholm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warholm checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Warholm finds it's target.
Warholm throws a jab when Muller was well out of range.
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!
Warholm throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.#T2#
Jab by Warholm.
Warholm throws a good cross that connects.
Muller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Warholm does no damage.
Warholm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muller misses with a head kick.
Muller moves out of range of the leg kick from Warholm.
Muller connects with a leg kick.
Muller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muller lands a slapping body shot.
Warholm takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Warholm misses with a combination
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
A low kick from Warholm misses
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warholm walks into a left hand.
Warholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller avoids the head kick by Warholm.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warholm.
Muller motions for Warholm to come forward. Muller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Warholm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warholm. That's going to slow Muller down.
Warholm jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Warholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warholm moves away.
Warholm swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm misses with a hook.
Muller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warholm is breathing heavily.
Muller 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.
#KD#
Muller drops Warholm with a big left hand and mounts him. Warholm is in big trouble! #ROC#Warholm is rocked!#SUB#
Muller working for a submission but Warholm is keeping him at bay.
Warholm is still in real trouble! Can Muller finish him?
Muller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wolfgang Muller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warholm can't escape the position.
Warholm seems to have recovered his senses.
Muller moves to the back position.
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 Wolfgang Muller will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Muller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terje Warholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Muller avoids the body shot from Warholm.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Warholm just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller avoids the head kick by Warholm.
Nice defenses there by Muller.
Warholm connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Warholm does no damage.
Muller lands a nice shot to the body.
Warholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warholm throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Warholm works the jab nicely.
Muller misses with a low kick as Warholm jumps back.
Muller throws a low kick but Warholm avoids it.#KD#
Muller moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Warholm goes down! Can Muller finish him!?
Warholm has a closed guard, preventing Muller from standing up.
Muller wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.
Muller's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Warholm has control of Muller's left arm, preventing Muller from doing any damage.
Warholm 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.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muller is one step ahead there.
Warholm is still trying to improve position.
Warholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Warholm's corner calls for a 1-2. Warholm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warholm cracks Muller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Warholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muller counters with a left to the body.
Muller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
A solid body kick from Muller.
Warholm throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muller scores with a nice body kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Muller! Warholm is out on his feet! Muller rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Warholm is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Warholm is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Muller!
Wolfgang Muller looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. See you guys soon!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Warholm.#CUT#It looks like George Trent has been cut.
Warholm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trent tries to clinch up
and Warholm counters with a thumping low kick.
Trent has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Warholm lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trent takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trent takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warholm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trent's head backwards.
Warholm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warholm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Trent feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Warholm pulls Trent in to control the position.
Warholm continues to stall.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Trent from controlling successfully.
Trent trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Warholm manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Warholm is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Trent controls Warholm momentarily but Warholm frees himself.
Trent wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Warholm is now in half guard.
Trent tries to get to full guard but Warholm has control of the leg.
Warholm is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Warholm in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Trent tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Warholm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terje Warholm!
Terje Warholm really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warholm jabs Robinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warholm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Warholm scores with a shot to the body.
Warholm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warholm moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Robinson looks winded!
Robinson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Warholm throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Warholm lands a right hook to the body.
Warholm and Robinson are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Warholm throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Robinson into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Warholm knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Terje Warholm!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Terje Warholm waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Alan Robinson spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey, man, wait for me, we'll meet again. I have to rush back to a new training session.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Davies throws a lazy uppercut
and Warholm counters with a nice uppercut.
Davies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davies fails with the takedown.
Warholm lands a nice looking body shot.
Warholm lands a nice shot that snaps Davies's head back.
Davies misses with a takedown
and Warholm counters with a nice leg kick.
Davies misses with a double jab
and Warholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Davies has been cut.
The fighters circle, before Warholm throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Davies's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Warholm lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Terje Warholm!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Terje Warholm waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
EMP Zulu vs Tower 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Warholm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Warholm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Warholm cracks the inside of Peterson's front leg.
Warholm lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warholm.
Warholm lands an overhand right.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Warholm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peterson avoids a kick to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warholm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warholm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Warholm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson tries to clinch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Warholm swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Warholm tries a head kick but it misses.
Peterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Warholm is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Peterson gets a clinch.
Warholm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warholm is trying to break free.#BC#
Warholm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Warholm circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Warholm.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch
and Warholm counters with a left to the body.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Warholm.
Peterson takes a swing at Warholm's ribcage but misses.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warholm counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Peterson as he checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Warholm.
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!
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Warholm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Warholm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warholm looks for the body kick but Peterson saw that one coming.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warholm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warholm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warholm manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Warholm misses the target.
Peterson connects with a jab.
Warholm jabs Peterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peterson drops his hands momentarily and Warholm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warholm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Peterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peterson cracks Warholm with a good jab.#ROC2#
Warholm is rocked!
Warholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Warholm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warholm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Peterson rushes Warholm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Warholm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warholm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peterson cracks Warholm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warholm manages to avoid it.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warholm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warholm throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Warholm connects with a body shot that sends Peterson's belly button to the back.
Warholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warholm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Warholm loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Peterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Warholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Warholm connects with a body shot that sends Peterson's belly button to the back.
Warholm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peterson in his tracks.
Warholm cracks Peterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warholm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warholm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Warholm circles away.
Warholm is looking to counter punch.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Warholm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson throws a body punch but Warholm moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Warholm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson throws a body punch but Warholm moves out of range.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Warholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Warholm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson checks the leg kick.
Warholm misses with a head kick.
Warholm wants to slow Peterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Peterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Warholm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Warholm swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Warholm has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Peterson gets a clinch.
Warholm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Warholm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Warholm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peterson walks away with a smile on his face. Warholm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Warholm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Warholm throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Peterson.
Warholm throws a body shot but no joy.
Warholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Warholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.#T2#
Peterson wants to clinch up but Warholm keeps it at a distance.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Warholm. #CL2#
Peterson pushes Warholm up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Warholm is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terje Warholm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Warholm.
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Warholm breaks the clinch.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Warholm throws a head kick that misses.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Warholm is avoiding it.
#T3#
Warholm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Warholm tenderised Peterson's leg. Peterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Warholm is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Warholm.
Warholm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Warholm is just out of range.
Warholm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Warholm 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.
Warholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
A little feinted left hand from Warholm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warholm tries to pull guard but Peterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Warholm drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Warholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Peterson is working Warholm over against the cage.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Warholm breaks the clinch.
Warholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Warholm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Warholm seems to have got his legs back now.
Terje Warholm is winning the standup battle so far.
Warholm misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warholm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warholm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Warholm against the cage.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Peterson tries to clinch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Warholm keeps it at a distance.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Warholm keeps it at a distance.
Warholm tries to move into range but Peterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peterson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Warholm! Peterson dives in looking to finish! Warholm is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Peterson!
Our winner, George Peterson, 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:
EMP Ispa vs Toivonen
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Morales.
We've been hearing reports that Warholm has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Warholm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
A short right from Warholm on the inside.
Morales lands with a short shot to the head.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Morales tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Morales 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.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warholm.#T1#
Warholm lands a left hand.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Warholm working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
A shot in the inside from Warholm.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales is trying to break free.
Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Morales on the inside.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales wants to break free but Warholm has control.
#T2#
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm has Morales pressed against the cage, preventing Morales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Morales wants to get back to striking at distance but Warholm won't allow it.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Warholm prevents a body shot from Morales.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales. #T3#
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Morales wants to break free but Warholm has control.
#BC2#
Morales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Warholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Warholm was looking to counter with a kick there.
Warholm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morales goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A jab from Warholm misses.
Warholm lands a head kick. Morales smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Warholm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Warholm counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Morales tries to keep at a distance but Warholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morales blocking some punches.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Warholm avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Warholm on the inside.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Morales is trying to push Warholm away but Warholm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morales lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warholm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm blocks a body shot from Morales.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jab by Morales.
Morales is looking to land body kicks.
Morales cracks Warholm with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm tries to clinch but Morales is having none of it.
Warholm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warholm, as that shot connected.
Warholm misses with a straight right.
Morales throws a leg kick but Warholm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morales connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Warholm moves into range and clinches up with Morales.
Warholm has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales misses with some punches.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terje Warholm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warholm scores with a shoulder strike.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales pushes Warholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Morales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales with a nice cross.
Morales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Warholm.
Warholm throws a head kick but Morales moves out of range.
Warholm lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Morales.
Morales darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Morales sends Warholm crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Morales is motioning to the referee to let Warholm up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Warholm is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales connects with a nice cross there... Warholm is looking wobbly and Morales recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Warholm to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Morales jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Morales!
A victorious Jose Morales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EMP Allen vs Marceau
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Warholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hole.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hole.
Hole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hole lands a nice looking body shot.
Warholm throws a lazy head kick
and Hole counters with a solid body kick.
Warholm misses with a right hand
and Hole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warholm misses with a hook.#CL2#
Warholm has closed the distance and engaged Hole in a clinch.
Warholm gets through Hole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Hole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hole digs a right hand underneath Warholm's ribcage. Warholm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hole tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Hole back against the cage.
Hole tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Hole back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hole - that landed with a thud.
Warholm looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Hole.
Hole takes a shot to the head.
Hole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hole tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hole.
Hole lands a hook that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Warholm 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.#T1#
Hole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hole blocks an uppercut.
Hole blocks an uppercut.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Hole cracks Warholm with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Hole.
Hole lands a nice shot to the body.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Warholm breaks from the clinch.
Hole connects with a jab.
Warholm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hole.
Warholm tries to clinch but Hole moves out of range.
Hole bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Warholm.
Harry Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warholm ducks right into an uppercut from Hole.
A good leg kick by Hole. #T2#
Hole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Warholm tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hole, as that shot connected.
Hole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warholm.#CL2#
Warholm moves into range and clinches up with Hole.
Warholm pushes Hole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm lands an uppercut.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Hole tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Hole back against the cage.
Hole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Hole.
Hole lands a shoulder strike.
Hole blocks an uppercut.
Hole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warholm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warholm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warholms head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hole struggles to land a body shot inside as Warholm controls his hands.
Hole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hole tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Hole back against the cage.
Warholm prevents a body shot from Hole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Hole.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Hole throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hole.
Hole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hole.
Hole tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Hole back against the cage.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Hole prevents Warholm from breaking the clinch.
Hole blocking some punches.
Hole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warholm blocking some punches.
Hole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
Warholm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hole can't find room to land a body shot as Warholm controls the action.
#T4#
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Warholm on the inside.
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hole misses with a body punch.
Warholm blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Hole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Warholm lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Hole blocking some punches.
Hole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hole lands a left hand.
Hole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hole.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warholm.
Hole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warholm can't break the clinch.
Warholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warholm blocks a body shot from Hole.
Hole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hole dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hole misses with a kick to the body
and Warholm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hole swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm misses with a shot to the body
and Hole counters with a nice kick to the body.
Warholm throws a hook but Hole avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hole misses with a straight right.
Hole looks to score with a jab to the body but Warholm is just out of range.
Hole 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.
Hole lands with a good body shot.
Warholm tries to clinch but Hole is having none of it.
Hole throws a push kick but Warholm slaps the foot to one side.
Warholm is looking to clinch.
Hole keeps the fight on the outside.
Hole throws a solid leg kick but Warholm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warholm, pushing him back against the cage.
Hole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warholm can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Warholm breaks from the clinch.
Hole cracks Warholm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warholm manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Hole.#T1#
Warholm tries to clinch but Hole is having none of it.
Warholm misses with a hook. Hole ducked under it nicely.
Warholm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warholm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warholm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Hole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warholm throws a sloppy head kick and Hole moves out of range easily.
Warholm wants to clinch.
Hole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warholm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Hole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Harry Hole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Hole.
Hole digs a right hand into Warholm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warholm's gas tank.
Warholm is breathing heavily.
Hole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hole lands a body punch.
A short right from Hole.
Hole lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hole.
Hole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hole scores with a shoulder strike.
Hole lands with a left to the head.
Warholm tries to break the clinch but Hole is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hole.
Warholm is looking to break free of the clinch but Hole has double underhooks.
Hole scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Warholm is rocked!
Hole is working Warholm over against the cage.
Warholm is still on wobbly legs! Can Hole finish him?
Hole lands a body shot.
Hole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hole dips a shoulder and cracks Warholm with a mighty uppercut! Warholm falls back against the cage and Hole unloads with a barrage of strikes! Warholm is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hole screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Hole!
Harry Hole decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EMPWA8
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Warholm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaidi.
Warholm scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaidi should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Warholm throws an off balance right hand
and Zaidi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaidi thows a leg kick but Warholm checks it
and Warholm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaidi lands with a nice body punch.
Zaidi walks into a jab.
Warholm lands a jab to the nose.
Zaidi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaidi is looking to clinch.
Zaidi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Zaidi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Warholm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zaidi in side control, throwing shots but Warholm defends.
Warholm wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warholm managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zaidi.
Warholm is not content to let Zaidi control the position.
Warholm holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Warholm wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Warholm dodges the ground and pound from Zaidi.
The strikes coming from Zaidi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zaidi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Warholm wants to get back to his feet.
Warholm has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zaidi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zaidi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zaidi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zaidi prevents Warholm from escaping the position.
Warholm prevents Zaidi from improving position.
Warholm wants to get back to his feet but Zaidi drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Zaidi.
Zaidi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Zaidi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Warholm, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zaidi misses with the ground and pound.
Warholm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zaidi has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##ES2#
Warholm throws Zaidi to one side and escapes!
Zaidi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Warholm tries to clinch up but Zaidi circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Zaidi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Warholm was covering up waiting for the punch and Zaidi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zaidi throwing strikes from guard but Warholm blocks nicely. #ES2#
Warholm is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zaidi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zaidi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Zaidi.
#TD#
Zaidi lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaidi throws a big right hand that misses.
Warholm wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Zaidi from controlling successfully.
Zaidi tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard.
Zaidi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warholm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaidi won't allow Warholm to get back to his feet.
Zaidi throws a big right hand that misses.
Zaidi throws an elbow that misses. Warholm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaidi's guard. Nice move by Warholm!#REVB#
Warholm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zaidi moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaidi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Zaidi throwing strikes from guard but Warholm blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohsin Zaidi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohsin Zaidi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Warholm avoids the body shot from Zaidi.
Warholm lands a really nice looking cross but Zaidi seems unphased.
Warholm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Warholm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zaidi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zaidi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaidi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Warholm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohsin Zaidi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaidi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warholm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaidi. #BC2#
Warholm manages to break the clinch.
Zaidi looks for the body kick but Warholm saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm scores with a spinning back kick!
Zaidi with a poor takedown
and Warholm counters with a nice body shot.
Zaidi tried to score with a low kick but Warholm checks it.
Warholm 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.
Nice straight punches there by Warholm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warholm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Warholm - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
Warholm connects with a body shot that sends Zaidi's belly button to the back.
Warholm closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Zaidi! Warholm dives in looking to finish! Zaidi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terje Warholm!
Terje Warholm very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
EMP Araujo vs Lemieux
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Warholm shoots in for a takedown but Murley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warholm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murley tries to avoid it but Warholm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murley to the ground. Murley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Murley misses.
Warholm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Warholm is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terje Warholm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warholm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Warholm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murley's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley trying to control but Warholm postures up.
Murley is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Murley is positioning himself well to prevent Warholm advancing to mount.
Warholm working Murley over with strikes.
Warholm prevents Murley from improving his position.
Murley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Murley is pressing down on Warholm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murley wants to sweep here but Warholm controlling him for the moment.
Murley being controlled here, momentarily.
Murley has control of Warholm's left arm, preventing Warholm from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Warholm stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Warholm scores with a jab to the body.
Murley misses with a looping right.
Warholm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warholm tries a head kick but it misses.
Warholm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murley defends it nicely.
Murley wants to counter the offense by Warholm and move into the clinch position.#T3##TD#
Warholm dives in and scores a takedown into Murley's guard.
Warholm trying to control but Murley is working from the bottom.
Warholm stopping the sweep attempt from Murley.
Murley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Warholm is now in half guard.
Murley wants to get back to full guard.
Warholm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murley defending well though.
Murley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warholm.
Murley is looking for a sweep. Warholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Murley trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Warholm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Warholm is trying to control. Murley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murley is trying to get back to full guard.
Murley is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murley is trying to get back to full guard.
Murley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murley won't allow Warholm to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Warholm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Warholm darts in and clinches Murley up against the cage.#BC#
Warholm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Warholm has closed the distance and engaged Murley in a clinch.
Murley lands an uppercut.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm tries for a takedown but Murley manages to get underhooks.
Warholm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Warholm manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Warholm or perhaps it was just good defense by Murley, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terje Warholm. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Warholm moves into range and clinches up with Murley.#T1#
Warholm jumps guard but Murley stands there with Warholm around his waist. Warholm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Murley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley.
Warholm is looking for a takedown.
Warholm tries to pull guard but Murley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
A short uppercut from Murley. #BC#
Warholm breaks from the clinch.
Murley stuffs the takedown.
Warholm misses with a takedown
letting Murley counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.#T2##KD2#
Murley cracks Warholm with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Murley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Warholm to stand back up!#ROC2#
Warholm is rocked!
Murley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murley counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Warholm closes the distance and clinches.
Warholm jumps guard but Murley stands there with Warholm around his waist. Warholm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Murley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warholm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Murley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Warholm! Murley lets Warholm back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Warholm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Warholm misses #CL2#
and Murley moves into the clinch.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Warholm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murley.
Murley throws a big uppercut that drops Warholm! More strikes from Murley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Warholm lies dazed against the cage as Murley celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley!
Scott Murley 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:
EMP Steve vs Gagnon
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Orlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warholm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orlov connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Warholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warholm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Warholm tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Warholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Warholm is trying to pull guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warholm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Warholm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Warholm's head. #T1#
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warholm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warholm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Warholm walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warholm's sensitive parts.
Orlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Orlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warholm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orlov lands a front kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warholm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Orlov.
Warholm needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.
Warholm drops his hands momentarily and Orlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Warholm had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warholm manages to avoid it.
Warholm tried to counter with a leg kick but Orlov avoided it.
Warholm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlov catches Warholm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Warholm's head.
Orlov clobbers Warholm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Warholm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Warholm stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov wants to clinch up but Warholm keeps it at a distance.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Warholm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Warholm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orlov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warholm.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov!
Warholm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Warholm moves away from the strike by Orlov.
And Warholm counters with a quick kick to the body but Orlov blocks it.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Warholm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warholm thinks about countering with a body kick.
Warholm defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Warholm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Warholm walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Orlov looks for the body kick but Warholm saw that one coming.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Warholm checks a low kick from Orlov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warholm doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warholm.
Warholm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warholms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWarholm.
Orlov feints and then cracks Warholm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warholm down.
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Warholm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Warholm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Warholm moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Nice cross by Orlov.
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warholm's head backwards.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warholm doesn't seem bothered though.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orlov thows a body kick. Warholm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warholm's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warholm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warholm scrambles back to his feet.
Orlov digs a good hook to Warholm's body.
Orlov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Warholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.#CL2#
Orlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warholm, pushing him back against the cage.
Warholm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orlov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov digs a right hand into Warholm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warholm's gas tank.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Warholm - that landed with a thud.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Warholm.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Warholm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warholm on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov misses with a series of wild punches.
Warholm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orlov connects with the punch.
Warholm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warholm keeps the fight on the outside.
Warholm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Warholm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Warholm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Warholm walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
Warholm slips a jab from Orlov.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warholms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Orlov thuds his shin into the meat of Warholm's side.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warholm blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Warholm saw that one coming.
Orlov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warholm's sensitive parts.
Orlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Warholm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Orlov misses. #T4#
Orlov lands a jab to the head.
Warholm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Orlov wants to clinch but Warholm slips to the side
and Warholm counters with an outside leg kick.
Warholm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov stuns Warholm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Orlov coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Orlov digs a good hook to Warholm's body.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Warholm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Orlov 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.
Orlov punishes Warholm's body with a nice straight punch.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warholm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Warholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov looks to clinch
and Warholm counters with an inside leg kick.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warholm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warholm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warholm moves away.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Warholm's body.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
As Orlov backs away, Warholm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Orlov misses with a leg kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Warholm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Warholm's torso.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Warholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Warholm moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Warholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Warholm misses the target.#T2#
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov lands with a straight right. Warholm didn't see that one coming.
Orlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Orlov.
Nice cross by Orlov.
Warholm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Orlov rushes Warholm and presses him up against the cage.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Warholm manages to break the clinch.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Warholm circles away.
Warholm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warholm moves out of range of the body kick.
Warholm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Orlov throws a lazy body kick
and Warholm counters with an outside leg kick.
Warholm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Orlov.
Orlov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warholm throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Terje Warholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Warholm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Warholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Warholm is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warholm on the side of the head.
Warholm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orlov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warholm is out of range and Orlov settles back down.
Warholm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
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Event:
EMP Jodson vs Verygood
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warholm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shifter avoids the head kick by Warholm.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but Warholm shows good takedown defense.
Warholm misses with the combination.
Warholm throws a sloppy head kick and Shifter moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Warholm!
Shifter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shifter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Terje Warholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Shifter.
Shifter moves out of range as Warholm strikes.#T1#
Warholm slaps away a takedown attempt from Shifter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warholm scores with a jab to the body.
Shifter walks into a left hand.
Warholm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shifter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Shifter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Warholm on his heels. He'll look to pass Warholm's guard now, I'm sure.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Shifter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warholm has control of Shifter's left arm, preventing Shifter from doing any damage.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shifter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Warholm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Warholm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Warholm! #REVR#
Shifter looking for a sweep but Warholm has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm controlling the pace for now.
Shifter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Warholm. What's that going to do exactly? #T3#
Shifter regains half guard.#SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter is pressing down on Warholm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Shifter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Warholm escapes and throws Shifter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shifter tries to bench press Warholm off him but Warholm keeps the position. #T4#
Warholm wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy. #SU#
Warholm decides to stand back up. Warholm steps back and let's Shifter get back to his feet.
Warholm misses with a body shot.
Warholm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD2#
Warholm gets caught flat footed, as Shifter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Shifter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Warholm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Warholm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Warholm! #REVR#
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
Shifter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but Warholm shows good takedown defense.
Shifter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warholm avoids it really well and circles away.
A low kick from Warholm is predictable there #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown. Warholm fights it but they end up in guard.
Warholm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter throws a strike but Warholm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifter is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Shifter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Warholm trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shifter has an active guard here but Warholm has managed to pass into half guard.
Warholm prevents Shifter from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warholm is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Shifter is looking to get back to full guard here but Warholm has managed to pass to side control instead.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
Shifter gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Warholm is working for a kimura but Shifter is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Shifter is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Warholm jumps into side control!#T4#
Shifter looks to move to half guard but instead Warholm has passed into mount! Damn!
Shifter is looking to get to half guard.
Warholm controlling from mount.
Warholm looking to control but Shifter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shifter is desperately trying to improve his position but Warholm has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Warholm misses #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warholm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shifter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Warholm is defending well.
Warholm wants to control but Shifter postures up.#SUB2#
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Shifter tries for a kimura but Warholm is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm wants to control but Shifter postures up.#SUB2#
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Warholm sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard.#T1#
Warholm wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Warholm pushes his legs off easily.
Warholm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Shifter looking for subs off his back but Warholm has passed one foot through into half guard.
Andy Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard but Warholm has passed into side control.
Warholm staying calm.#T2#
Shifter tries to buck Warholm off but Warholm is having none of it.
Shifter regains half guard.#SUB2#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warholm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shifter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warholm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifter's guard.
Warholm is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Warholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shifter is refusing to be controlled, as Warholm sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warholm trying to pass the guard but Shifter defending well. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for a kimura from the bottom but Warholm passes into side control!
Terje Warholm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shifter looks to move to half guard but instead Warholm has passed into mount! Damn!
Shifter working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter tries to improve his position but instead Warholm has taken his back!
Andy Shifter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warholm biding his time, controlling Shifter.
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 Terje Warholm.
Well Warholm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terje Warholm!
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Event:
EMP OWF Bunyasarn v Paddington
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Warholm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Cobb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warholm.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warholm avoids it.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Warholm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Warholm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
I was talking to Warholm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Warholm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warholm tries to pull guard but Cobb holds him up against the cage and eventually Warholm drops back down to his feet.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warholm avoids it.
Warholm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Warholm.
Cobb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Warholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Warholm is working Cobb over against the cage.
Warholm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cobb just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terje Warholm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm jumps guard but Cobb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
#T2#
Cobb crunches a lovely knee into Warholm's ribcage.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Warholm decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Cobb stands and steps away. Warholm gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Warholm feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warholm misses with a series of wild punches.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Warholm.
Cobb tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warholm counters with a good low kick that Cobb was not able to check. #CL2#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Warholm in a clinch.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Warholm is breathing heavily.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Warholm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Warholm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Warholm takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warholm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cobb working Warholm over with knees to the body.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warholm.
Cobb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warholm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warholm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cobb.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
Cobb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Warholm avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Cobb unloads a knee to the mid-section. Warholm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cobb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warholm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warholms head. #T4#
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warholm avoids it.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warholm managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Knees to the body from Cobb.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobb scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb. #ROC2#
Warholm is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warholm tries to pull guard but Cobb holds him up against the cage and eventually Warholm drops back down to his feet.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Cobb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Cobb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warholm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Cobb.
Warholm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warholms head.
Oh Warholm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Cobb.
Cobb scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cobb obliges.
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!
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cobb pushes Warholm against the cage. Cobb is working some dirty boxing. Cobb pushes off with a quick right hook! Warholm goes down! Warholm tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cobb moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wallace Cobb!
Wallace Cobb 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:
EMP Kleinschmidt vs MacGowen
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Warholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Warholm moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Warholm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Warholm jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Warholm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warholm off to one side. #CL2#
Warholm pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warholm digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Warholm scores with a hook to the body.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Warholm's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Warholm tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luther Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terje Warholm.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Warholm misses with some punches.
#T1#
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Warholm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones lands a left hand.
Warholm takes a shot to the head.
Warholm is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Warholm down to the mat. Warholm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones throws a hook but Warholm avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warholm, right into the meat.
Jones throws a hook but Warholm blocks it.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warholm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warholm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones takes a swing at Warholm's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Warholm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Warholm tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. #TD#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warholm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Warholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones throws a strike but Warholm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones 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.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Warholm passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #SUB2#
Warholm is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warholm to get the leverage.
Jones wants to improve his position but Warholm is controlling well.
Jones trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Warholm has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Warholm trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warholm is one step ahead there.
Warholm pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones backing away here, and Warholm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Warholm misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warholm.
Warholm misses with a looping left.
Warholm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warholm lands a right hook to the body.
Warholm throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids the body shot from Warholm.
Warholm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones shoots in but Warholm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warholm but Warholm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warholm tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Warholm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Warholm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Warholm. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Warholm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warholm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Warholm. Beautiful body shot.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warholm swivels and escapes.
Warholm punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Warholm is avoiding it.
Warholm throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warholm sprawls and moves away.
Jones wants to clinch.#T2#
Warholm throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Warholm fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones throws a strike but Warholm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Warholm trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Warholm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones controls Warholm momentarily but Warholm frees himself.
Warholm pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Warholm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Warholm jumps into side control!
Warholm has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warholm stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to control the position but Warholm postures up.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warholm is one step ahead there.
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones striking from his own guard.
Warholm preventing the sweep.
Warholm is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Warholm has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones 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.
Jones tries for a takedown but Warholm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warholm misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warholm doesn't seem phased though.
Terje Warholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warholm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Warholm persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Warholm thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Warholm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warholm catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Warholm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Warholm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Warholm looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones postures up in Warholm's guard and throws a big left but Warholm blocks it. #T1#
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Warholm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Warholm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warholm is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Warholm actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is keen to just control but Warholm is a slippery customer.
Luther Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Warholm tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Warholm reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones's guard.
Warholm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Jones has an active guard here but Warholm has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
#T3##SUB2#
Warholm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Warholm is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
#SUB2#
Warholm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Warholm is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Warholm has control of the leg. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones moves into full guard.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warholm defends it easily.
Terje Warholm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Warholm escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Warholm is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terje Warholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warholm 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC83: Thomas v Mumu
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
That kick from Warholm tenderised Orlov's leg. Orlov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Warholm misses with a kick to the body.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warholm.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Warholm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orlov momentarily.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Warholm takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orlov misses with a hook to the body
and Warholm counters with a good low kick that Orlov was not able to check.
Orlov lands a lovely overhand right.
Warholm blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Warholm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Warholm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm fails to pull guard.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warholm cracks Orlov with a nice body shot.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov is working Warholm over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm lands a shot to the body.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Warholm breaks the clinch.
Warholm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov throws a jab when Warholm was well out of range.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warholm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Warholm seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orlov scores with a jab. Warholm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Warholm's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Warholm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warholm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Warholm blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Warholm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlov motions for Warholm to come forward. Orlov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm throws a counter high kick but Orlov was just alert enough to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm 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.
Orlov blocks a low kick nicely.
Warholm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Warholm has managed to clinch.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Warholm controls the action.
Warholm digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm is trying to pull guard but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Warholm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warholm throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Warholm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Orlov slips a straight right by Warholm.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body
and Warholm counters with a leg kick.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlov misses with a jab to the body
and Warholm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warholm misses with a straight left.
Warholm is looking to clinch.
Orlov throws out a counter right but Warholm avoids it with no problem.
Orlov misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Warholm counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Warholm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlov misses with a leg kick.
Orlov jabs Warholm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Warholm tries to clinch up but Orlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Warholm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warholm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warholm fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orlov just manages to avoid it.#T4#
The fighters circling - Warholm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warholm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Warholm.
Warholm jumps guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terje Warholm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orlov to keep the fight standing.
Warholm pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Warholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Warholm.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Warholm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orlov pushes Warholm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warholm tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Warholm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Orlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Warholm closes the distance and clinches.
Warholm scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Warholm jumps guard.
#SUB#
Warholm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Warholm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orlov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Warholm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orlov defends it easily.#SUB#
Warholm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orlov passes into side control.
Warholm is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Warholm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Warholm gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Warholm working for submissions but it's allowed Orlov to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Warholm actively working from the bottom here.
Orlov not doing much here.
Warholm is looking for a sweep. Orlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Warholm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orlov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Warholm.
Warholm gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Warholm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Warholm looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Warholm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orlov pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Warholm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Warholm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warholm wants to sweep but Orlov has passed to side control!
Orlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warholm is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Orlov is looking to score with low kicks.
Warholm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Warholm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warholm misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warholm.
Orlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Orlov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Warholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warholm avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Warholm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Warholm misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Warholm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orlov's calf.#T1#
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warholm is looking to counter the offense by Orlov and move into the clinch.
Warholm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov tries to clinch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm is looking to counter the offense by Orlov and move into the clinch.
Warholm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Warholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Warholm cracks the inside of Orlov's front leg.
Orlov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warholm.
Warholm moves away from the strike by Orlov. #CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Warholm misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Warholm tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
Warholm blocks an uppercut.
Warholm is trying to pull guard but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Warholm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Warholm blocking some punches.
Orlov tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Warholm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov is leaning against Warholm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Warholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Warholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov pushes Warholm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Orlov is working Warholm over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warholms head.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Warholm controls the action.
#T4#
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Warholm breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Warholm is just out of range.
Warholm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Terje Warholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warholm throws a leg kick but Orlov checks it.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warholm's head backwards.
Nice shot by Orlov.
Orlov checks a low kick from Warholm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
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Event:
IFCFN1: Thomas vs Mayer
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Warholm throws a sloppy head kick and Dali moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warholm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dali. That did some damage!
Warholm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dali backs up against the cage.
Warholm slips under a jab from Dali.
Warholm cracks the inside of Dali's front leg.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warholm.
Good leg kick by Warholm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Warholm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warholm is looking to chop away at Dali's legs.
Nice defenses there by Warholm.
Dali 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.
A good leg kick by Warholm. #CL2#
Warholm has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm fails to pull guard.
Warholm jumps guard but Dali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Warholm fails to pull guard.
Arany Dali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terje Warholm.#BC#
Dali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Warholm.
Warholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dali counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm connects with a leg kick. Dali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Warholm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dali jabs at Warholm's body.
Dali blocks a head kick by Warholm.
Warholm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dali throws out the jab.
Dali throws a leg kick but Warholm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Warholm wants to counter the offense by Dali and move into the clinch position.
Dali checks a low kick from Warholm.
A big right from Dali misses.
A low kick from Dali is predictable there #CL2#
and Warholm counters by clinching up. #T2#
Dali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
Warholm tries to break the clinch but Dali is controlling the position. #BC2#
Warholm breaks the clinch.
Warholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Warholm throws a lazy head kick
and Dali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warholm lands a slapping body shot.
Warholm is looking to clinch.
Dali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Warholm slips under a jab.
Dali throws a front kick aimed at Warholm's knee but Warholm avoids it well.
Warholm swings widly with a right hand
and Dali counters with a nice uppercut.
Warholm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Warholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warholm scores with a jab.#T3#
A big right from Dali misses.
Warholm throws a leg kick
enabling Dali to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Warholm.
Warholm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Dali was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Warholm.
Warholm feints and then cracks Dali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dali down.
Dali throws a jab when Warholm was well out of range.
A nice side step and Warholm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Warholm throws a jab but it's blocked by Dali.
Warholm connects with a leg kick. Dali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Warholm drives through and clinches with Dali against the cage.
#TD2#
Warholm pulls guard successfully.
Dali's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Warholm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Warholm working for submissions but it's allowed Dali to get to half guard.
#T4#
Warholm trying to get back to full guard but Dali takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Warholm is desperately trying to improve his position but Dali has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dali controlling from the full mount.
Warholm working to try and regain half guard.
Dali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Warholm is looking to improve his position but Dali isn't that keen on the idea.
Warholm is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terje Warholm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dali ducks under a wild hook from Warholm.
Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Warholm misses the target.
Dali swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Warholm lands a nice hook to Dali's body. Dali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warholm misses with a low kick.
Dali is looking for a counter combo.
Warholm misses with a wild combination.
Dali appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dali misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warholm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Dali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Dali misses.
Warholm throws a leg kick
and Dali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warholm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dali misses with a low kick.#T1#
Dali tries to move into range but Warholm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warholm punishes Dali's body with a nice straight punch.
Warholm wants to land a leg kick but Dali is out of range.
Warholm misses with a right hand
and Dali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warholm misses with a body shot.
Dali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Warholm. Warholm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dali avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Warholm misses
and Dali counters with a nice uppercut.
Warholm throws a leg kick but Dali moved away.
Dali looks to throw the jab but Warholm is out of range. #T2#
Warholm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dali counters with a good, hard body kick but Warholm shrugs it off.
Warholm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dali counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warholm throws a low kick but Dali avoids it.
Warholm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Dali as he checks the leg kick.
Warholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the body from Warholm misses
and Dali counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Warholm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dali misses with a lunging right hand
and Warholm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dali thinking.
Warholm tries to clinch
and Dali counters with a nice uppercut.
Dali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warholm tries to clinch but Dali moves out of range.
It looked like Dali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warholm misses with a leg kick
and Dali counters with a low kick, right behind Warholm 's knee.
Warholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dali was well out of range. Poor timing from Warholm.
Dali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warholm throws a leg kick which misses Dali's front leg but catches the back leg as Dali tries to avoid it.
Warholm misses with a hook
and Dali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dali throws a low kick, looking for Warholm's leg but Warholm calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Warholm closes the distance and pushes Dali back into the cage.#T4#
Dali throws a head punch that misses.
Dali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warholm's efforts to push away.
Warholm jumps guard but Dali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Dali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dali keeps the fight on the outside.
Dali throws the kick towards the body but Warholm avoids it.
Warholm tries to score with a low kick but Dali moves his leg out of the way.
Dali tried to counter with a leg kick but Warholm avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Dali.
Dali checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Warholm misses with a leg kick
and Dali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terje Warholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warholm misses with a head kick.
Warholm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dali tried to counter with a leg kick but Warholm avoided it.
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 Arany Dali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terje Warholm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL2#
Warholm moves into the clinch successfully.
Warholm tries to pull guard but Dali holds him up against the cage and eventually Warholm drops back down to his feet.
Dali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dali just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dali.
A short right from Dali.
Warholm is trying to maintain a safe position but Dali gets an underhook and turns Warholm into the cage.
Warholm is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dali to keep the fight standing.
Arany Dali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terje Warholm.
Warholm fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Warholm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warholm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warholm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dali's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Dali counters with a nice right hand that sends Warholm toppling to the canvas! Warholm scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dali finish him?!#ROC#
Warholm is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warholm tries to clinch there but Dali circles away.
Warholm is still on wobbly legs! Can Dali finish him?
Warholm throws a leg kick
and Dali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Warholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dali throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Warholm crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arany Dali!
Arany Dali is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
IFC 70: Fischer v Warholm
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Warholm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Fischer.
Good work by Fischer as he checks the leg kick.
Warholm throws a solid leg kick but Fischer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warholm.
Warholm 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.
Fischer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Warholm gets tackled into the cage by Fischer. Fischer maintains the clinch.
Fischer misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fischer.
Fischer lands a nice uppercut.
Fischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Fischer.
Fischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warholm digs a right hand underneath Fischer's ribcage. Fischer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Fischer controls his hands.
Fischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Warholm.
#T1#
Fischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fischer lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Warholm is leaning against Fischer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Fischer lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warholm.
Fischer is breathing heavily.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Fischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Warholm.
Fischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fischer blocking some punches.
Fischer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Warholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Fischer.
Fischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Fischer on the inside. #T2#
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fischer prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warholm scores with a shot to the side of Fischer's head.
Fischer prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Warholm scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
A short right from Warholm.
Nice body punch from Warholm - that landed with a thud.
Warholm prevents a body shot from Fischer.
Warholm tries a body shot but Fischer blocks it.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Fischer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm tries to work over Fischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm lands with a left to the head.
Fischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
A short uppercut from Warholm. #T3#
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fischer pushes Warholm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Fischer controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Fischer.
A body shot lands from Warholm.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Fischer controls his hands.
Warholm pushes Fischer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Fischer takes a shot to the head.
Fischer blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Fischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Warholm.
Warholm pushes Fischer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm works on Fischer's body with a couple of short punches.
Fischer prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Fischer misses with some punches.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fischer tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Fischer.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Fischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warholm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fischer working aggressively here.
Fischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
Fischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Fischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Fischer.
Warholm blocks a body shot from Fischer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warholm lands a shot to the body.
Warholm presses Fischer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warholm lands with a short shot to the head.
Fischer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Warholm moves into range and clinches up with Fischer.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm blocks a body shot from Fischer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warholm.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Warholm presses Fischer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Warholm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Fischer controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Warholm.
Warholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Warholm on the inside.
Fischer prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm cracks Fischer with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fischer's elbow. #T1#
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Warholm.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Fischer prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Fischer controls the action.
Warholm lands a left hand.
Fischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
Warholm tries a body shot but Fischer blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fischer blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
Fischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Warholm.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Fischer controls the action.
Warholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fischer or not.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Dennis Fischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Warholm tries to work over Fischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm tries to work over Fischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
Warholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Warholm lands a right hand.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fischer takes a shot to the head.
Warholm blocks a body shot from Fischer.
Warholm scores with a hook to the body.
Fischer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warholm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fischer blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Fischer working aggressively here.
A short right from Warholm on the inside.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Warholm.
#T3#
Warholm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fischer.
A short right from Warholm.
Fischer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Warholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm blocking some punches.
Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Terje Warholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warholm.
Warholm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
Still in the clinch, Warholm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Warholm working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warholm.
A body shot lands from Warholm.
Fischer prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Fischer blocking some punches.
Warholm tries to work over Fischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm lands a body shot.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Warholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fischer backwards. #T4#
Warholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Fischer blocks a body shot from Warholm.
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
A short right from Warholm.
A body shot lands from Warholm.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Fischer is rocked!
Warholm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Fischer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Warholm.
Warholm works on Fischer's body with a couple of short punches.
Warholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
Warholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warholm.
Warholm lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Warholm - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warholm.
Warholm dips a shoulder and cracks Fischer with a mighty uppercut! Fischer falls back against the cage and Warholm unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fischer is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Warholm screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC MW 38: Bell vs Nekele
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Bogard blocks the low kick.
Bogard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good work by Bogard as he checks the leg kick.
Bogard tries a low kick but Warholm avoids it.
Warholm throws a body punch but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bogard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Warholm's head.
A head kick by Bogard misses
and Bogard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Warholm gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bogard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warholm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Warholm does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Warholm moves into the clinch successfully.
Warholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warholm pushes Bogard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogard prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Nice body punch from Warholm - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm presses Bogard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Warholm blocks a body shot from Bogard.
Warholm lands an uppercut.
Bogard prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Bogard has a couple of punches blocked by Warholm.
Bogard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Bogard avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Warholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Warholm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bogard is breathing heavily.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Warholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warholm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Warholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Warholm.
Warholm digs a right hand into Bogard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bogard's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm works on Bogard's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warholm.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Warholm lands a body shot. #T2#
Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warholm.
Warholm lands a body punch.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warholm.
A body shot lands from Warholm.
Nice body punch from Warholm.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Warholm.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warholm gets through Bogard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warholm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Warholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bogard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warholm lands with a light punch inside.
Warholm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Warholm presses Bogard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warholm works on Bogard's body with a couple of short punches.
Warholm lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Warholm.
A short uppercut from Warholm.
Bogard prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Warholm.
Bogard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warholm tries a body shot but Bogard blocks it.
Bogard takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Bogard is rocked!
Warholm is working Bogard over against the cage.
Oh Bogard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warholm lands a body punch.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warholm throws a big uppercut that drops Bogard! More strikes from Warholm and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bogard lies dazed against the cage as Warholm celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC 65: Choo vs Jones
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Warholm just misses with a punch to the body.
Dali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Warholm staying out of range there.
Warholm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Warholm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dali has time to react.
Warholm misses with a body shot.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dali thinks about the counter body kick.
Dali moves out of range as Warholm throws a body kick.
Warholm throws a leg kick but Dali sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dali is able to avoid easily.
Dali throws out a loose jab but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Warholm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warholm.
Dali swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
#T1##CL#
Warholm clinches up against the cage.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
Warholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dali can't find room to land a body shot as Warholm controls the action.
Dali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dali.
A short right from Warholm on the inside.
Warholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warholm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Dali.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Dali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm tries to work over Dali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dali blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dali lands a hook that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Dali presses Warholm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dali.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Dali lands with a light punch inside.
Dali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Dali presses Warholm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warholm blocking some punches.
Warholm prevents a body shot from Dali.
Dali lands a hook that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dali lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dali.
Dali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dali.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Dali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dali tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
#T3#
Warholm blocking some punches.
Dali takes a shot to the head.
Dali digs a right hand into Warholm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warholm's gas tank.
Dali misses with a punch on the inside.
Dali blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Dali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Dali.
Dali lands with a right to the head.
Dali swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warholm tries to work over Dali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
Dali is leaning against Warholm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Warholm tries a body shot but Dali blocks it.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dali's elbow.
Dali misses with the head strike.
Dali lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Dali.
#T4#
Dali lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dali.
Dali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Dali.
Dali blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Dali lands a hook that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Dali prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Dali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dali throws a punch but it's blocked by Warholm.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warholm.
Good body shot from Dali.
Warholm is breathing heavily.
Dali digs a right hand into Warholm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warholm's gas tank.
Dali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dali lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Warholm is rocked!
Nice body punch from Dali.
A right hand to the body from Dali.
Dali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dali misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arany Dali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terje Warholm's cut.
That's time! Warholm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Dali clinches up against the cage.
Dali avoiding damage.
Warholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Dali controls his hands.
Dali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warholms head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Warholm as Dali tries to tie him up.
A short right from Warholm on the inside.
Warholm has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dali slowing the pace effectively.
Dali has a couple of punches blocked by Warholm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Dali avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dali.
Dali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
A body shot lands from Warholm.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dali.#T1#
Dali blocking some punches.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Dali swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warholm tries a body shot but Dali blocks it.
Dali blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Dali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm tries a body shot but Dali blocks it.
Dali prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dali.
A short uppercut from Dali.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dali presses Warholm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Dali. #T2#
Warholm lands a body punch.
Dali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dali lands a shot to the body.
Dali scores with a shot to the side of Warholm's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dali.
Dali lands a right hand.
Oh Warholm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Dali scores with a shoulder strike.
Dali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Dali.
Dali lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Warholm to his knees! Dali keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arany Dali!
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Event:
IFC MW 35 Gellar vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Warholm.
Megaton swings widly with a right hand
and Warholm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warholm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warholm.
Megaton ducks under a wild hook from Warholm.
Warholm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Warholm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Megaton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Warholm.
Megaton throws a right hand that misses
and Warholm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Megaton. Warholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Megaton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warholm.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warholm.
Warholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Megaton moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warholm.
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!
Warholm misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Warholm throws a lazy uppercut
and Megaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Warholm throws a solid leg kick but Megaton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warholm.
Megaton misses with a straight left.
Megaton looks to score with a jab to the body but Warholm is just out of range.
Warholm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warholm.
Megaton motions for Warholm to come forward. Megaton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm cracks Megaton with an open hand slap.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warholm tries to land a leg kick but Megaton saw it coming and moves away.
Warholm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Warholm ducks under a wild hook from Megaton.
Warholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Megaton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Megaton.
Megaton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm scoring well with a low kick there.
Warholm lands a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Megaton checks a leg kick.
Megaton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Megaton throws a leg kick that misses.
Warholm tries to counter by closing the distance.
Warholm throws a leg kick which misses Megaton's front leg but catches the back leg as Megaton tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warholm. Megaton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warholm misses with an uppercut.
Warholm thows a leg kick but Megaton checks it
and Megaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Megaton needs to keep his hands up - Warholm had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Warholm throws a chopping leg kick but Megaton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Megaton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Megaton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warholm tries a low kick but Megaton avoids it.
Megaton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warholm wants to clinch but Megaton slips to the side
and Megaton counters with an outside leg kick.
Warholm throws a leg kick but Megaton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Megaton is looking to counter punch.
Warholm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warholm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Megaton lands a nice hook to Warholm's body. Warholm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Megaton 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.
A lazy body kick from Warholm
and Megaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warholm just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A low kick from Warholm misses
and Megaton counters with a straight right hand.
Warholm swings for the body but Megaton moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warholm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warholm misses with a two punch combination.
Warholm thows a leg kick but Megaton checks it
and Megaton counters with an inside leg kick.
Warholm throws a leg kick but Megaton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Megaton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warholm misses with a low kick.
Megaton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Warholm just manages to avoid it.
Megaton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Megaton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Warholm. Warholm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Megaton swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Warholm misses with a leg kick.
Warholm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warholm lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Warholm!
Terje Warholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warholm throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Megaton to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Megaton lands a big head kick that sends Warholm tumbling to the mat! Megaton takes a step backwards and waves Warholm back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Warholm is rocked!
Warholm avoids the body shot from Megaton.
Warholm is still on wobbly legs! Can Megaton finish him?
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megaton manages to avoid it.
Warholm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Megaton eats them both and turns towards Warholm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Warholm seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm throws a sloppy body shot
and Megaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Megaton scores with a jab to the body.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Megaton.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Megaton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Megaton misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Warholm.
Megaton avoids the body shot from Warholm.
#T1#
Warholm misses with a low kick.
Megaton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warholm.
Megaton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Warholm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Megaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warholm. Megaton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warholm throws an off balance right hand
and Megaton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warholm defending well as Megaton loads up on a big left hand.
Megaton misses with a hook. Warholm ducked under it nicely.
Warholm throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Warholm.
Warholm throws a shot from downtown. Megaton moves away and avoids it.
Warholm just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Warholm has Megaton up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Megaton avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Megaton.
Warholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Megaton blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Megaton or not.
Megaton blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warholm lands with a short shot to the head.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Megaton avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Megaton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Warholm can turn it around.
Megaton blocking some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Warholm in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Megaton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megaton prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Megaton controls his hands.
Megaton blocks an uppercut.
Megaton blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megaton.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Megaton crunches a lovely knee into Warholm's ribcage.#BC#
Megaton breaks from the clinch.
Megaton checks a low kick from Warholm.
A counter left hand to the body from Megaton misses its target.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Warholm.
Megaton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Warholm misses with a hook to the body
and Megaton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Warholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Warholm misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Warholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Megaton. #CL2#
Warholm has Megaton up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Megaton.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Megaton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Terje Warholm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Warholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megaton.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warholm. That's going to slow Megaton down.
Warholm tried to score with a low kick but Megaton checks it.
Warholm swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Megaton to counter with a crisp jab.
Megaton defending well as Warholm loads up on a big left hand.
Warholm blocks a jab.
Warholm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Megaton.
Warholm throws a series of punches but Megaton moves out of range.
Warholm lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm tries a low kick but Megaton avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Megaton misses the target.
Warholm looks to score with a jab to the body but Megaton is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Megaton misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Warholm misses with a low kick as Megaton jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Megaton blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Nice shot by Warholm.
Warholm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Warholm lands a jab to Megaton's midsection.
Megaton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Megaton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warholm.
Warholm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warholm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm misses with a right hand
and Megaton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Megaton slips under a jab.
Warholm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Warholm wants to clinch up but Megaton keeps it at a distance.
Warholm looks to score with a jab to the body but Megaton is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Megaton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warholm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Megaton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Megaton avoids the head kick by Warholm.
Megaton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warholm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Megaton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Megaton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Megaton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Warholm thinking.
Warholm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Megaton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Warholm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Megaton counter with a right hand.
Warholm misses with a low kick.
Megaton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warholm.
Warholm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warholm lands a glancing blow to the side of Megaton's head.
Warholm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Megaton is looking to counter punch.
Warholm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Megaton is looking to counter punch.
Megaton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Megaton looks to land a right hand but Warholm moved out of range.
Warholm throws a right hand that Megaton ducks under and follows up with a left that Megaton also avoids with ease.
It looked like Megaton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Megaton checks a leg kick.
Megaton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Warholm throws a body punch but Megaton moves out of range.
Warholm misses with a hook. Megaton ducked under it nicely.
Megaton blocks a leg kick.
Warholm wants to clinch but Megaton slips to the side
and Megaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warholm misses with a shot to the body
letting Megaton counter with a right hand.
Warholm looks to throw a body kick
and Megaton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Warholm's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megaton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Terje Warholm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Warholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warholm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Megaton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Megaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Megaton.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terje Warholm.
Well Warholm 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC MW 34 Warholm vs Amana
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Amana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warholm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warholm swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Amana to counter with a crisp jab.
Amana avoids the head kick by Warholm.
#CL#
Amana gets tackled into the cage by Warholm. Warholm maintains the clinch.
Warholm tries a body shot but Amana blocks it.
Warholm scores with a shoulder strike.
Amana lands a right hand.
Amana blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Amana throws a head punch that misses.
Amana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Warholm scores with a shoulder strike.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amana taking a breather.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amana presses Warholm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Warholm as Amana tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
Amana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amana effectively controlling the action here.
Warholm gets through Amana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Warholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warholm.
Warholm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Amana prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm tries to work over Amana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm tries a body shot but Amana blocks it.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Amana controls his hands.
#T2#
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm blocks an uppercut.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Amana avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Amana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Warholm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amana trying to stall but Warholm improves his position.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warholm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amana.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Amana tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amana tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
#T3#
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amana misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm blocks an uppercut.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Amana controls his hands.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Warholm.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm tries to work over Amana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm cracks Amana with a nice body shot.
Warholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amana has a couple of punches blocked by Warholm.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amana working aggressively here.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Still in the clinch, Warholm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Warholm.
A short right from Warholm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Warholm.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Amana.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Amana is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
Amana is still on wobbly legs! Can Warholm finish him?
Warholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Amana backwards.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Warholm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amana looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Warholm.
Warholm lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Amana to his knees! Warholm keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC MW 32 Chugman vs Lopez
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Crosby scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warholm scores with a punch to the head.
Crosby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jitsu Jim in the buildup to the fight.
Warholm scores with a jab to the body.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warholm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warholm lands with a nice body kick.
Warholm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warholm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby throws a lazy right hand but Warholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Crosby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warholm, pushing him back against the cage.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby lands a body punch.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Warholm blocks an uppercut.
Warholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm pushes Crosby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crosby is breathing heavily.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm lands a left hand.
Warholm tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Warholm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crosby lands a right hand.
Crosby tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crosby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
A short right from Crosby.
Crosby lands a left hand.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
Warholm prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Warholm lands a shot to the body.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Warholm is working Crosby over against the cage.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
Warholm tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards. #T3#
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warholm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Warholm lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Warholm.
Warholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Warholm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warholm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Warholm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warholm lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
A short right from Warholm.
Warholm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards. #ROC2#
Crosby is rocked!
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Crosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warholm lands a big right hand that drops Crosby! The killer instinct kicks in and Warholm finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Warholm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC 53 Butabi vs McTavish
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Warholm misses with a kick to the body.
Kennedy throws a leg kick
and Warholm counters with a left to the body.
Kennedy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warholm can pounce on him.
Warholm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Warholm cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Warholm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kennedy drops his hands momentarily and Warholm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kennedy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Warholm if he has to take too many more of those.
Kennedy scores with a kick to the body.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Kennedy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Warholm moves out of range.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Kennedy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Warholm defends well and Kennedy ends up having to push Warholm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Warholm blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warholm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kennedy checks it well.
Kennedy looks to land a body kick but Warholm moved away.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Warholm.
Kennedy 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.
Warholm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warholm.
Kennedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Warholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warholm slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Warholm connects with a leg kick. Kennedy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Warholm tries a head kick but it misses.
Warholm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Warholm throws an off balance right hand
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Warholm misses with a body shot.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Warholm.
Sloppy strikes from Warholm. Those never looked like landing.
Terje Warholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warholm looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Kennedy is looking for a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Warholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Warholm.
Kennedy defending well as Warholm loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Kennedy there.
Warholm misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Warholm misses
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Warholm clinches up against the cage.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Kennedy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Warholm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Warholm tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Warholm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Warholm lands a right hand.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Warholm holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Warholm tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Warholm lands with a left to the head.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
#T4#
Kennedy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Warholm up against the cage.
Warholm lands with a light punch inside.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Kennedy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Kennedy pulls guard successfully.
Warholm seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Warholm has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Warholm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kennedy has a closed guard, preventing Warholm from standing up. #SU2#
Warholm gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Warholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Warholm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warholm wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Kennedy forces Warholm back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm 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#
Warholm throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kennedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warholm checks it well.
Kennedy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm connects with an inside leg kick.
Warholm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kennedy. That one must have hurt.
Warholm throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Warholm.
Warholm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throws a hook but Warholm avoids it easily.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm lands with a cross.
Kennedy throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Warholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy throws a jab when Warholm was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Kennedy blocks the leg kick.
Warholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Terje Warholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Warholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kennedy tries to score with a low kick but Warholm moves his leg out of the way.
Warholm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Kennedy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warholm controlling the position.
Warholm 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.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Warholm keeps moving.
Kennedy stopping the sweep attempt from Warholm.#T2#
Kennedy trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Warholm has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kennedy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy stalling in the clinch but Warholm improves position.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Terje Warholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Kennedy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Warholm manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kennedy can't get the takedown.
Warholm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennedy stalling in the clinch but Warholm improves position.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Warholm won't allow it.
Warholm scores with a hook to the body.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Warholm.
Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Warholm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Warholm.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy looking to slow down the pace here.
Warholm lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Warholm.
#T4#
Kennedy jumps guard but Warholm stands there with Kennedy around his waist. Kennedy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warholm lands with a left to the head.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Warholm pushes Kennedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
#TD#
Kennedy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Warholm is trying to keep an underhook but Kennedy manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Warholm pushes Kennedy off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warholm misses with a two punch combination.
Warholm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warholm just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy drops his hands momentarily and Warholm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Warholm moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Warholm clinches.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warholm to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kennedy throws a chopping leg kick but Warholm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kennedy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWarholm.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Warholm is just out of range.
Warholm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
Kennedy misses with a looping left.
Warholm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Warholm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.
Warholm swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Warholm.
Warholm throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease.
Warholm throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Warholm checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Warholm unleashes a big counter combination but Kennedy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Kennedy. #T1#
Warholm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Warholm tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Warholm catches Kennedy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Decent striking displayed by Kennedy there.
Warholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kennedy closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Warholm counters with a crisp one two that drops Kennedy! Warholm thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kennedy to his feet! Kennedy is in big trouble!
Warholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy 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.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kennedy tries to clinch
enabling Warholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy takes a swing at Warholm's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Warholm counters with a nice right hand that sends Kennedy toppling to the canvas! Kennedy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Warholm finish him?!#ROC2#
Kennedy is rocked!
Warholm closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Kennedy out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC 50 Tower vs Heavyweight
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Warholm scores with a kick to the midsection.
Warholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Yonic circles away.
Warholm thows a leg kick but Yonic checks it #TD#
and Yonic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yonic stops Warholm from standing up.
Warholm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yonic's guard. #REVB#
Warholm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic wants to sweep here but Warholm controlling him for the moment.
Warholm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warholm's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic controls Warholm momentarily but Warholm frees himself. #SUB#
Yonic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warholm defends well.
Yonic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Yonic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Warholm!
Warholm is trying to escape the mount.
Warholm wants to control but Yonic is having none of it.
Warholm is working to get back to half guard.
#ES2#
Warholm bucks Yonic off and manages to get back to his feet!
Warholm moves out of range as Yonic strikes.
Warholm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yonic.
Yonic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Yonic misses with a hook. Warholm ducked under it nicely.
Boss Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Yonic drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yonic scoring with some ground and pound.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yonic is in close to Warholm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Warholm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Warholm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Warholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yonic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warholm trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Warholm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB#
Warholm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yonic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warholm has managed to get both his arms back between Yonic's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Yonic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Yonic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yonic looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonic, not yet. #SUB#
Yonic has his foot on Warholm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warholm works his way back into a safe position though.
Warholm slips nicely into half guard.
Warholm controlling the pace.
Warholm is trying to control the action in half guard but Yonic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warholm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Yonic won't allow Warholm to pass to mount.
Warholm content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yonic is trying to get back to full guard.
Warholm content to control rather than advance.
Warholm is continuing to stall.
Warholm wants to take a breather but Yonic is having none of it.
Warholm tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yonic.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Warholm controlling the pace.
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 Boss Yonic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good shot there by Yonic.
Yonic thows a leg kick but Warholm checks it
and Warholm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warholm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yonic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Warholm slips under a jab from Yonic.
Yonic misses with a body shot.
Yonic looks to throw the jab but Warholm is out of range.
Warholm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yonic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Warholm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yonic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yonic throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Warholm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Warholm blocks a body shot from Yonic.
Warholm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warholm prevents a body shot from Yonic. #T1#
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Yonic avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Yonic is trying to maintain a safe position but Warholm gets an underhook and turns Yonic into the cage.
Yonic blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yonic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yonic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Warholm's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Warholm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yonic backwards.
Warholm digs a right hand underneath Yonic's ribcage. Yonic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yonic cracks Warholm with a nice body shot.
Yonic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yonic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm pushes Yonic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yonic tries to land knees in the clinch but Warholm avoids the damage to the body.
Warholm scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Warholm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Warholm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Warholm is working Yonic over against the cage.#T2#
Warholm lands a shoulder strike.
Warholm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
Warholm lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warholm lands with a short shot to the head.
Warholm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Yonic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm cracks Yonic with a nice body shot.
Warholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warholm lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Warholm on the inside.
Warholm gets through Yonic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warholm presses Yonic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
I was talking to Yonic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warholm.
Nice body punch from Warholm.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warholm. #T3#
Warholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warholm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yonic backwards.
Warholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warholm is working Yonic over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Warholm.
Warholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yonic or not.
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
#ROC2#
Yonic is rocked!
Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Warholm.
Warholm cracks Yonic with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Warholm - that landed with a thud.
Warholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm lands an uppercut.
Warholm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Yonic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Warholm on the inside. #KD2#
Warholm drops Yonic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yonic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Warholm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Warholm pushes Yonic against the cage. Warholm is working some dirty boxing. Warholm pushes off with a quick right hook! Yonic goes down! Yonic tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Warholm moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terje Warholm!
Boss Yonic spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh rats.'.
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Event:
IFC 47 Heavyweight V Seventeen
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Dmitrievich circles away from the clinch attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warholm checks a leg kick.
Dmitrievich connects with an inside leg kick.
Warholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dmitrievich counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Warholm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dmitrievich tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
Dmitrievich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Dmitrievich as the two fighters clinch.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dmitrievich pushes Warholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Dmitrievich controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm presses Dmitrievich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm blocking some punches.
Dmitrievich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warholms head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dmitrievich.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Dmitrievich tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
Warholm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dmitrievich pushes Warholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dmitrievich tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dmitrievich tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
Dmitrievich tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Dmitrievich back against the cage.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Dmitrievich tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
Warholm is working Dmitrievich over against the cage.
Dmitrievich is breathing heavily.
Dmitrievich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Dmitrievich.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warholm. #CUT2#
It looks like Ivashin Dmitrievich has been cut.
Warholm lands with a right to the head.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Dmitrievich controls the action.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dmitrievich prevents a body shot from Warholm. #T2#
Dmitrievich lands an uppercut.
Dmitrievich takes a shot to the head.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dmitrievich pushes Warholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Dmitrievich controls the action.
Dmitrievich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Dmitrievich misses with a body punch.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Dmitrievich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Dmitrievich can't find room to land a body shot as Warholm controls the action.
Warholm is leaning against Dmitrievich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Dmitrievich prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Dmitrievich blocking some punches.
#T3#
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Dmitrievich controls the action.
Dmitrievich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dmitrievich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dmitrievich.
A right hook to the body lands for Warholm.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dmitrievich's elbow.
Dmitrievich is trying to break the clinch but Warholm has him pressed against the cage.
Warholm tries a body shot but Dmitrievich blocks it.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dmitrievich working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Dmitrievich prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Dmitrievich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dmitrievich tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Dmitrievich back against the cage.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Dmitrievich swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dmitrievich blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Dmitrievich controls his hands.
Warholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dmitrievich pushes Warholm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dmitrievich scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Dmitrievich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dmitrievich was well out of range. Poor timing from Warholm.#CL2#
Dmitrievich gets tackled into the cage by Warholm. Warholm maintains the clinch.
Dmitrievich lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitrievich misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Dmitrievich.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Dmitrievich avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Dmitrievich avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Dmitrievich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
Dmitrievich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warholm.
Warholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivashin Dmitrievich's cut.
That's time! Dmitrievich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Warholm scores with a shot to the body.
Dmitrievich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick by Warholm misses
and Dmitrievich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dmitrievich misses with an uppercut. Warholm saw that one coming.
Dmitrievich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dmitrievich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warholm scoring well with a low kick there.
Warholm throws a chopping leg kick but Dmitrievich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dmitrievich lands a jab to the head.
Warholm slips under a jab from Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dmitrievich looks to land a right hand but Warholm moved out of range.
Dmitrievich sets himself, and Warholm steps forward looking for the clinch! Dmitrievich avoids it this time.
Warholm connects with a body shot that sends Dmitrievich's belly button to the back.
Dmitrievich lands with a hook. Warholm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Warholm in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dmitrievich throws a hook but Warholm avoids it easily.#T1#
Dmitrievich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Warholm lands a right hook to the body.
Warholm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Warholm counters by clinching up.
A short left from Warholm.
Warholm scores with a shot to the side of Dmitrievich's head.
Dmitrievich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Dmitrievich backwards. #ROC2#
Dmitrievich is rocked!
Warholm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dmitrievich backwards.
Oh Dmitrievich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dmitrievich.
Warholm lands a big right hand! Dmitrievich is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Final
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Warholm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Warholm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Gregor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gregor lands a lovely overhand right.
That kick from Warholm tenderised Gregor's leg. Gregor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warholm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warholm is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gregor.
Warholm throws a head kick that Gregor semi-blocks.
Gregor throws a looping overhand right but Warholm ducks down to avoid it.
Warholm is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gregor.
Warholm misses with a leg kick.
Gregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warholm lands a head kick. Gregor smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #KD2#
Nice combo by Gregor! Oh, that's hurt him - Warholm falls to the canvas and Gregor follows him into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Gregor crashes against the mat.
Warholm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warholm is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Warholm'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.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warholm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gregor's best efforts.
Warholm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Warholm is looking for a sweep. Gregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gregor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ES#
Warholm has one foot on Gregor's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Warholm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Warholm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gregor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Warholm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warholm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warholm swings for the body but Gregor moves out of range.
Gregor blocks a head kick by Warholm.
#T2#
Warholm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gregor to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregor drops Warholm with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gregor follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gregor!
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Event:
IFC 41
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warholm moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Warholm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Warholm lands with a kick to the temple. Ribeiro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It's a brutal combination of punches from Warholm! Ribeiro is backing up but he can't get away as Warholm lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Ribeiro and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC XXXVII Chugman vs Walcott
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Warholm walks into a straight right hand from Murha.
Warholm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Warholm slips under a jab.
Murha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murha cracks Warholm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warholm moves out of range as Murha throws a body kick.
Warholm tries to clinch but Murha moves out of range.
Warholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Murha avoids the head kick by Warholm.
Warholm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murha defending well as Warholm loads up on a big left hand.
Warholm lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Murha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murha lands a leg kick that knocks Warholm off balance momentarily.
Murha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murha with a hook.#T1#
Murha swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm scores with a jab to the body.
Murha lands a lovely overhand right.
Warholm swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
Murha misses with a hook.
Murha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murha manages to avoid it.
Warholm slips a jab from Murha.
A countering left hand to the body from Warholm misses.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warholm.
Warholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murha.
Murha throws a hook but Warholm blocks it.
Warholm unleashes a big counter combination but Murha bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murha throws a push kick but Warholm slaps the foot to one side.
Murha connects with a leg kick. Warholm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Warholm cracks Murha with a good jab.
Murha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murha manages to avoid it.
Warholm avoids a kick to the body.
Warholm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murha rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Murha misses.
It seemed like Warholm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm scores with a head kick.
Warholm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murha cracks a nice hook into Warholm's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Warholm as he connects with a hook.
Murha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warholm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Warholm throws out a leg kick but Murha moves out of range and Warholm only half commits.
Warholm jabs at Murha's body.
Murha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murha is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Warholm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warholm looks for the body kick but Murha saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Murha misses the target.
Warholm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Warholm ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Murha misses with a body kick.
Warholm misses with a looping left.
Warholm throws a head kick but Murha moves out of range.
A big right from Murha misses.
Murha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warholm checks a leg kick.
Murha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warholm tries to counter with a clinch but Murha shakes him off and moves away.
Warholm throws a sloppy head kick and Murha moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Murha misses the target.
Warholm thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Warholm keeps Murha at a distance using the push kick.
Warholm takes a swing at Murha's ribcage but misses.
Warholm misses with a hook
and Murha counters with a nice leg kick.
Murha throws a jab when Warholm was well out of range.
Murha throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murha.
Murha misses with a jab to the body
and Warholm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murha thinking.
Warholm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murha. That one must have hurt.
Murha misses the jab.
Warholm is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Murha lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Murha misses.
Warholm steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murha scores with a push kick.
Warholm misses with a looping right.
Warholm throws a sloppy head kick and Murha moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Warholm throws a leg kick but Murha checks it.
Warholm ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
A solid body kick from Warholm.
Warholm jabs at Murha's body.
Murha throws the left hand but Warholm avoids the punch easily.
Warholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warholm throws a hook but Murha blocks it.
Warholm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Warholm moves out of range of the body kick from Murha.
Warholm misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warholm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Warholm.
Warholm tries to clinch up but Murha circles away and keeps his distance.
Murha connects with a leg kick. Warholm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Murha throws the kick towards the body but Warholm avoids it.
Warholm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warholm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murha at a distance.
Murha misses with the body kick
and Warholm counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Warholm ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Warholm throws out a counter right but Murha avoids it with no problem.
Murha throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Warholm responds with a good body kick, but Murha manages to step out the way in time.
Murha misses the jab.
Warholm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warholm jabs Murha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murha.
Warholm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warholm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murha misses with an uppercut
and Warholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Warholm is looking to chop away at Murha's legs.
Warholm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murha lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warholm. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murha throws a hook but Warholm blocks it.
Murha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Warholm takes a step back to recover.
Warholm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murha.
Warholm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warholm misses with a double jab.
Warholm looks to throw the jab but Murha is out of range.
Murha scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Murha throws out a leg kick but Warholm moves out of range and Murha only half commits.
Murha throws out a loose jab but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murha!
Murha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warholm to score with a decent uppercut.
Murha tests Warholm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warholm.
Murha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warholm manages to avoid it.
Murha lands a head kick!
Warholm slips a jab from Murha.
Warholm sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Warholm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murha tries a low kick but Warholm avoids it.
Murha looks to throw the jab but Warholm is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warholm! But no joy.
Murha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warholm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murha.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha throws a right and a left that Warholm avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Warholm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murha lands with a shot to the body.
Warholm avoids the body shot from Murha.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murha.
Warholm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warholm lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murha misses the target.
Murha misses the shot to the body.
Murha throws the kick towards the body but Warholm avoids it.
Warholm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murha's corner calls for a 1-2. Murha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warholm moves out of range of the body kick.
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 Big Murha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Murha misses the jab.
Warholm throws a head kick but Murha moves out of range.
Murha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murha walks into a straight right hand from Warholm.
A head kick from Warholm lands but Murha takes it in his stride.
Warholm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Warholm moves away from the strike by Murha.
Murha scores with a push kick.
Murha throws out a loose jab but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murha blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha throws a shot from downtown. Warholm moves away and avoids it.
Murha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warholm.
A head kick misses from Warholm.
It looked like Murha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murha throws a front kick aimed at Warholm's knee but Warholm avoids it well.
Murha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Warholm lands with a slapping head kick.
Big Murha is winning the standup battle so far.
Murha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warholm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Warholm.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warholm checks a leg kick.
Murha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Warholm.
Murha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Murha.
Murha tries to land a leg kick but Warholm saw it coming and moves away.
Warholm misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Warholm!
Warholm throws a push kick but Murha slaps the foot to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Warholm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murha fails to land with a series of punches.
Warholm misses with an uppercut
and Murha makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Warholm really felt that one!#T2#
Murha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murha throws a lazy body kick
and Warholm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warholm lands with a nice body punch.
Warholm throws a lazy uppercut
and Murha counters with a thumping low kick.
Warholm avoids the body shot from Murha.
Warholm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murha.
Warholm looks to land a right hand but Murha moved out of range.
Murha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Warholm drops his hands momentarily and Murha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warholm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Warholm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murha at a distance.
Murha lands with a straight right. Warholm didn't see that one coming.
Murha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warholm. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Warholm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Murha is rocked!
Murha throws a body kick that misses.
Murha throws a jab when Warholm was well out of range.
Warholm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murha tries a head kick but it misses.
Warholm lands a lovely overhand right.
Murha misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Warholm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warholm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murha doesn't seem bothered though.
Warholm moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warholm. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warholm lands with a nice body kick.
Warholm scores with a hook to the body. Murha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warholm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murha. That one must have hurt.
Warholm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm connects with a single shot there.
Warholm throws a nice looking combination but Murha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warholm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Warholm there.
Murha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warholm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warholm throws out a counter right but Murha avoids it with no problem.
Terje Warholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warholm throws a leg kick
and Murha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Warholm's knee momentarily.
Warholm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Warholm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warholm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Murha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warholm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murha seems to have got his legs back now.
Warholm throws a head kick but Murha moves out of range.
Murha is looking to slow Warholm down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murha. That's going to slow Warholm down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terje Warholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Murha!
Big Murha opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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IFC XXXII
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Kaalee looks for a takedown but Warholm sprawls well.
Kaalee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warholm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaalee avoids a kick to the body.
Warholm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaalee throws an overhand right that lands on Warholm's shoulder, as Warholm tries to avoid the shot.
Warholm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Warholm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kaalee. That one must have hurt.
Warholm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaalee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Warholm does no damage.
Warholm throws a right hand that Kaalee ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaalee also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Warholm clinches with his opponent.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Kaalee avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage. #TD#
Kaalee is trying to trip Warholm. He has hold of a leg but Warholm is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kaalee persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kaalee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Warholm tries to stand but Kaalee is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Warholm stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Warholm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Terje Warholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warholm lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Kaalee moves into range and clinches up with Warholm.
Kaalee lands an uppercut.
Warholm takes a shot to the head.
Kaalee blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Kaalee blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaalee's elbow.
Kaalee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warholm.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaalee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warholm to keep the fight standing.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaalee's elbow. #T2#
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaalee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaalee scores with a hook to the body.
Warholm lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kaalee.
Kaalee tries to score a body lock takedown but Warholm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Kaalee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Kaalee blocks an uppercut.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm lands a nice uppercut.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaalee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaalee.
I was talking to Kaalee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Kaalee.
A short uppercut from Warholm.
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
Kaalee pushes Warholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Kaalee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warholm scores with a hook to the body.
Kaalee misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Kaalee jumps guard and drags Warholm to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Warholm scoring with some ground and pound.
Warholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaalee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warholm trying to control but Kaalee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kaalee working for a triangle but Warholm defends it easily.
Warholm pushing down on Kaalee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Warholm wants to free his trapped foot but Kaalee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Warholm is trying to control. Kaalee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kaalee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warholm trying to control from half guard but Kaalee is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU2#
Warholm stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kaalee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warholm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaalee. That did some damage!
Warholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaalee.
Kaalee wants to slow Warholm down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaalee connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Kaalee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Warholm's guard.#ES2#
Warholm kicks Kaalee off and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaalee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Kaalee has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terje Warholm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Warholm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaalee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mr Kaalee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaalee throws a leg kick which misses Warholm's front leg but catches the back leg as Warholm tries to avoid it.
Kaalee looks to land a combination. Warholm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kaalee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warholm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaalee throws out the jab.
Warholm lands a really nice looking cross but Kaalee seems unphased.
Kaalee blocks a jab.
Kaalee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaalee misses with a looping left.
Warholm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warholm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kaalee fails to land the takedown.
Warholm tries to clinch up.#T1#
Warholm tried to score with a low kick but Kaalee checks it.
Kaalee tries to clinch up but Warholm circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaalee throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Warholm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Warholm.
Warholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaalee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terje Warholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaalee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Kaalee avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Kaalee throws a punch but it's blocked by Warholm.
Warholm is leaning against Kaalee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaalee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaalee misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Warholm - that landed with a thud.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warholm prevents a body shot from Kaalee.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Kaalee avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Kaalee fails to pull guard.
Warholm lands a left hand.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Kaalee misses with a punch on the inside.
Warholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warholm lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kaalee pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Warholm stands and steps away. Kaalee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Warholm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaalee takes a step back to recover.
Kaalee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaalee throws a shot from downtown. Warholm moves away and avoids it.
Warholm throws a shot from downtown. Kaalee moves away and avoids it.
Kaalee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaalee looks to land a right hand but Warholm moved out of range.
Warholm blocks a jab.
Warholm tries to counter by closing the distance.
Warholm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Kaalee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Warholm manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Kaalee wants to land a leg kick but Warholm is out of range.
Warholm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaalee sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Warholm lands a big head kick that sends Kaalee tumbling to the mat! Warholm takes a step backwards and waves Kaalee back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kaalee is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Kaalee has been cut.
Kaalee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaalee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaalee misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Warholm has managed to clinch.
Warholm tries a body shot but Kaalee blocks it.
Warholm blocking some punches.
Kaalee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaalee's elbow.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaalee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaalee working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Warholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaalee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaalee.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Kaalee tries to pull guard but Warholm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Kaalee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaalee misses with the head strike.
Kaalee tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Kaalee back against the cage.
Warholm scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaalee misses with the head strike.
Kaalee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Kaalee's cut.
That's time! Kaalee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kaalee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warholm's head.
Kaalee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaalee lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Terje Warholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaalee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Warholm.
Warholm avoids the body shot from Kaalee.
#CL2#
Warholm pushes Kaalee up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaalee lands a shoulder strike.
Warholm lands with a right to the head.
Kaalee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaalee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Kaalee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Warholm uses from the top position.
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!#SUB#
Kaalee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warholm defends it easily.
Kaalee keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully.
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaalee is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warholm pushing down on Kaalee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Kaalee is looking for a sweep. Warholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warholm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Warholm wants to control but Kaalee is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Warholm decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kaalee shoots in for a double leg but Warholm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warholm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warholm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Warholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaalee missing with a left hand there. Warholm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warholm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Warholm throws a lazy right hand but Kaalee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaalee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kaalee avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
A combination from Warholm does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warholm, right into the meat.
Warholm clobbers Kaalee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaalee swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm pushes Kaalee away with a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Warholm thumps Kaalee with a low kick.
Warholm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Terje Warholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaalee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warholm.
A little feinted left hand from Kaalee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaalee throwing a counter right hand but Warholm manages to avoid it.
Kaalee throws a right hand that misses
and Kaalee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Warholm clinches with his opponent.
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Kaalee jumps guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Kaalee looking to control.
#SUB#
Kaalee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaalee is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Warholm stands up from Kaalee's guard - Warholm perhaps looking for a knockout.
Warholm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Warholm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warholm checks a leg kick.
Warholm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warholm misses with a few strikes there.
Kaalee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warholm.
Warholm ducks under a wild hook from Kaalee.#T4#
Warholm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaalee.
A big right from Kaalee misses.
Warholm is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kaalee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warholm takes a swing at Kaalee's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Warholm instigates a clinch.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Warholm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaalee.
Warholm tries to work over Kaalee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Warholm.
Mr Kaalee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terje Warholm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaalee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warholm smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terje Warholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warholm 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC XXIX
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Warholm looks to clinch #TD#
and McTavish counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Warholm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McTavish scores with a couple of nice shots.
Warholm gets full guard.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McTavish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Warholm has his feet on McTavish's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Warholm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTavish. That did some damage!
Warholm wants to clinch#TD#
and McTavish counters with a nice double leg into side control. Warholm won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTavish landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Warholm is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
McTavish throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McTavish perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Warholm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McTavish working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McTavish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McTavish sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McTavish prevents Warholm from standing back up.
Warholm works his way to full guard. Good work.
McTavish connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Warholm has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McTavish off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warholm.#CUT2#
It looks like Hamish McTavish has been cut.#T2#
Warholm connects with a leg kick. McTavish looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McTavish misses with a looping right.
McTavish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warholm.
Warholm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTavish.
Warholm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warholm wants to clinch but McTavish slips to the side#TD#
and McTavish decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warholm's guard.
McTavish cracks Warholm with a solid left hand.
Warholm is looking to stand up but McTavish isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
McTavish postures up.
Warholm being controlled here, momentarily.
McTavish working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Warholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McTavish slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McTavish chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Warholm is rocked!
McTavish throws a big elbow that misses.
McTavish's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McTavish preventing the sweep.
McTavish not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McTavish scoring with some ground and pound.
Warholm is still in real trouble! Can McTavish finish him?
Warholm 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.#T4#
McTavish scoring with some ground and pound.
McTavish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Warholm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McTavish postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Warholm's head off the mat! Warholm is out! He's out! McTavish jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamish McTavish!
Hamish McTavish was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
IFC Midweek 9
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Garfield tries to bum rush Warholm with a series of wild strikes but Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garfield misses with a double jab.
Garfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garfield slips a jab and a cross from Warholm.
Garfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warholm lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Warholm moves into the clinch.
Garfield trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Warholm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garfield blocking some punches.
Garfield blocks a body shot from Warholm. #T1#
Garfield tries to circle away but Warholm has him pinned against the cage.
Garfield tries to break the clinch but Warholm is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Warholm.
Garfield prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Garfield is trying to break the clinch but Warholm has him pressed against the cage.
Garfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've been informed that Warholm 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.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garfield's elbow.
Garfield tries to circle away but Warholm has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garfield's elbow.
Garfield tries to break the clinch but Warholm is controlling the position.
Warholm has Garfield pressed against the cage.
Warholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Warholm.
Warholm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Garfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Warholm tries a body shot but Garfield blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land. #BC#
Garfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warholm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Warholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Warholm counters by clinching up.
Garfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Garfield prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Garfield blocking some punches.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garfield is trying to push Warholm away but Warholm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Warholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
That's time! Garfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Garfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warholm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garfield misses with a wild body shot.
Garfield throws a series of punches but Warholm avoids them all with ease.
Garfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garfield misses with the combination.
Warholm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Warholm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garfield misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Warholm moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garfield is trying to break the clinch but Warholm has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Garfield can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Warholm prevents Garfield from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Warholm.
Warholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm has Garfield pressed against the cage, preventing Garfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warholm keeps control of Garfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warholm working aggressively here.
A short right from Warholm. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garfield blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm lands with a light punch inside.
Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garfield has had enough of the clinch but Warholm keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garfield is trying to break free.
Warholm lands a body punch.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Garfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garfield tries to circle away but Warholm has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Warholm.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garfield has had enough of the clinch but Warholm keeps him there for the moment.
Terje Warholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Garfield controls the action.
Warholm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garfield up against the cage.
Garfield prevents a body shot from Warholm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Terje Warholm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Warholm throws a push kick but Garfield slaps the foot to one side.
Garfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warholm.
Some wild striking there from Warholm.
Garfield tries to counter with a takedown but Warholm is quick to defend against it.
Rober Garfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Warholm lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Warholm moves into the clinch.
Garfield tries to break the clinch but Warholm is controlling the position.
Warholm gets through Garfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garfield wants to break free but Warholm has control.
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
Warholm prevents Garfield from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Garfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garfield tries to break free but Warholm pushes him back against the cage.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm lands a right hand.
Garfield working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Warholm.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garfield working hard to break the clinch.
Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Warholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Warholm.
Warholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Garfield controls the action.
#BC#
Garfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Garfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warholm. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Warholm has knocked Garfield down with a huge combo! Warholm steps away and waves a wobbly Garfield back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Garfield is rocked!
Garfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Garfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warholm punishes Garfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Garfield blocks a head kick by Warholm.
Garfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Garfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warholm is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Warholm does no damage.
Rober Garfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garfield drops his hands momentarily and Warholm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warholm rushes Garfield and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Garfield is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Warholm piles on the pressure and Garfield crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 7
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Warholm lands a jab to Bace's midsection.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bace misses with a hook.
Bace throws a low kick, looking for Warholm's leg but Warholm calmly moves out of range.
Bace missing with a left hand there. Warholm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warholm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warholm tests Bace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warholm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bace misses with an uppercut
and Warholm counters with a straight right hand.
Bace needs to keep his hands up - Warholm had a free shot at his head there.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Warholm.#T1#
Warholm throws a one two combo.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bace.
Bace misses with a low kick. #CL#
Warholm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bace, pushing him back against the cage.
Bace misses with some punches.
Bace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warholm is defending well for now.
Warholm lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Bace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bace misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Warholm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warholm scores with a jab. Bace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Warholm digs a good hook to Bace's body.
#T2#
Bace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Warholm duly obliges.
Warholm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bace's head backwards.#ROC#
Bace is rocked!
A low kick from Bace misses
and Warholm counters with a nice body shot.
Bace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Warholm.
Warholm thuds a left hand into Bace's body.
Warholm scores with a kick to the body.
Warholm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bace is still on wobbly legs! Can Warholm finish him?
Warholm and Bace are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Warholm throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Bace into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Warholm knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Terje Warholm!
Heath Bace was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck Trump, Bernie Sanders is the true president and he was cheated like i was here tonight black lives matter'.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 6
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Bogard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bogard tries to bum rush Warholm with a series of wild strikes but Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warholm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warholm lands with a shot to the body.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Warholm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bogard throws a body punch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bogard misses with a body punch
and Bogard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogard moves out of range of the body kick.
Warholm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Warholm moved out of range nicely.
Warholm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Warholm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Bogard blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Bogard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bogard misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Warholm clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bogard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warholm smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Warholm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bogard throws a series of punches but Warholm avoids them all with ease.
Warholm is looking to score with low kicks.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Warholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bogard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bogard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warholm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bogard blocks a head kick by Warholm.
Bogard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bogard scores with a shot to the body.
Warholm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warholm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Warholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warholm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogard 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.
Terje Warholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Bogard knocks Warholm to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm is trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Bogard'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.#SUB#
Bogard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Warholm, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bogard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warholm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warholm wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3##SUB#
Bogard tries for a kimura but Warholm is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warholm is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Bogard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bogard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Warholm tries to improve position but can't.
Warholm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bogard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warholm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warholm is pushing Bogard's head away, looking to escape. Bogard manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Warholm is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Bogard tries for a kimura but Warholm is defending well.
Warholm is looking for a sweep.
Warholm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bogard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Warholm bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Warholm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bogard looks to score with a jab to the body but Warholm is just out of range.
Warholm only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Warholm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm scores with a body shot.
Warholm misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Bogard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terje Warholm's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Warholm tried to score with a low kick but Bogard checks it.
A leg kick checked by Bogard.
Bogard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Warholm just manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bogard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warholm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm's corner calls for a 1-2. Warholm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bogard is looking to chop away at Warholm's legs.
Bogard fails to land with a series of punches.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bogard tries to land a front kick but Warholm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard scores with a nice head shot.
Bogard lands a slapping body shot.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
Bogard slips a jab and a cross from Warholm.
#T1#
Warholm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Warholm moved out of range nicely.
Bogard avoids the body shot from Warholm.
Bogard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Warholm.
Jab, jab by Bogard - just one landing.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Warholm.
Bogard throws a big shot that misses.
Warholm looks for the body kick but Bogard saw that one coming.
Bogard lands a nice looking body kick.
Warholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogard.
Warholm throws a big counter head kick but Bogard avoids it with no problem.
Warholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogard.
Warholm feints a counter leg kick.
Warholm takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Bogard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard throws a head kick that Warholm semi-blocks.
Warholm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bogard rather than just go for the knockout.
Warholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andy Bogard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bogard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warholm counters with a left to the body.
Bogard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bogard.
Warholm avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Bogard misses with a wild combination.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Warholm throws a low kick, looking for Bogard's leg but Bogard calmly moves out of range.
Andy Bogard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Warholm throws a head kick but Bogard moves out of range.
#T3#
Bogard scores with a nice right hand.
Warholm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bogard eats them both and turns towards Warholm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Warholm explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Warholm misses with a body kick.
Bogard connects with a solid leg kick.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Warholm moved out of range nicely.
Warholm throws out a counter right but Bogard avoids it with no problem.
Warholm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Warholm blocks the body kick.
Warholm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bogard misses with a hook. Warholm ducked under it nicely.
Warholm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bogard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bogard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Warholm moves out of range as Bogard throws a body kick.
Warholm looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Warholm throws a wild body kick that Bogard sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Bogard misses the target.
Warholm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bogard misses the target.
Warholm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bogard works Warholm's body with a nice hook.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Warholm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warholm misses with the combination.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Warholm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bogard moves out of range as Warholm throws a body kick.
Bogard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bogard scores with a head kick. Warholm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Warholm throws a leg kick that misses.
Bogard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warholm circles away quickly and effectively.
Warholm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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 Andy Bogard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terje Warholm'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bogard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bogard throws a body kick that misses.
Warholm throws a wild body kick that Bogard sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Bogard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warholm looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
As Warholm backs away, Bogard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Warholm misses with a looping left.
Warholm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warholm throws out a counter right but Bogard avoids it with no problem.
Bogard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bogard tries to bum rush Warholm with a series of wild strikes but Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warholm looks for the body kick but Bogard saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Warholm has managed to clinch.
Bogard fails to pull guard.
Bogard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warholm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Warholm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bogard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bogard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warholm smiles and moves away.
Bogard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bogard lands a nice shot to the body.
Warholm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warholm scores with a shot to the body.
Bogard misses with an uppercut. Warholm saw that one coming.
Warholm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bogard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Warholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogard takes one to the side of the head.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warholm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Bogard looks to land a combination but Warholm avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warholm! But no joy.
Bogard blocks a head kick by Warholm.
Bogard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bogard shoots for a takedown but Warholm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Warholm instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but Warholm has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Warholm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warholm scores with a leg kick.
Warholm scores with a push kick.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
Warholm explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Warholm throws a wild body kick that Bogard sees coming a mile off.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Warholm throws a head kick that half lands.
Bogard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warholm connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Bogard.
Warholm throws a fast counter high kick but Bogard manages to duck under it in time.
Warholm dodges the punch combination from Bogard.
Warholm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bogard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Warholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Warholm throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bogard's head.
That kick from Bogard tenderised Warholm's leg. Warholm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Warholm blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Bogard misses with a hook.
Warholm lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogard looks to throw the jab but Warholm is out of range.
Warholm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warholm throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Warholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogard.
Bogard throws a nice looking combination but Warholm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warholm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bogard will feel that in the morning.
Warholm is looking to land body kicks.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Terje Warholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warholm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Warholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warholm looks to land a body kick but Bogard moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terje Warholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bogard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
IFC XVIII (New Blood Rd 2)
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Warholm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kirby shoots in and drives through. Warholm sprawls well.
Kirby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Warholm scores with a body shot.
Warholm throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kirby's head.
Kirby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warholm tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Warholm scores with a body shot.
Kirby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kirby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirby moves to clinch but Warholm breaks away
and Warholm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warholm.#TD2#
Kirby feints and as Warholm raises his hands in defense, Kirby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Warholm is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kirby presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Warholm prevents the takedown attempt.
Terje Warholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Kirby.#T1#
Kirby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warholm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kirby doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Warholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirby fails with the takedown
and Warholm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kirby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warholm avoids it really well and circles away.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warholm lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Micky Kirby has been cut.
Warholm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Warholm scores with a nice head shot.
Warholm 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.
Kirby takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Kirby fails with a takedown attempt.
Warholm with a jab.
Kirby darts in looking for a takedown but Warholm gets double underhooks and turns Kirby into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Kirby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Warholm tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kirby is in Warholm's guard.
Kirby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warholm is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Warholm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Kirby doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Kirby is pulling down on Warholm's head to control his posture.
Kirby thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kirby striking off his back but it's not causing Warholm any problems.
Kirby striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully.
Warholm is really struggling to control Kirby but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU#
Warholm gets to his feet - Kirby follows without any prompting.
Kirby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Warholm.
Warholm with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
A good leg kick by Warholm.
Kirby has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Warholm connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Warholm pushes Kirby up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warholm stops a takedown attempt from Kirby.
Kirby is looking for a takedown.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirby prevents a body shot from Warholm. #BC#
Warholm breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warholm throws a head kick but Kirby moves out of range.
Warholm punishes Kirby's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micky Kirby's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Warholm connects with a looping right hand.
Kirby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warholm lands with a nice body punch.
Warholm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Warholm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kirby under the eye.
Warholm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Warholm.#TD2#
Kirby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Warholm is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kirby presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm prevents the takedown attempt.
Warholm lands with a right to the head.
Warholm lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
#BC#
Warholm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Terje Warholm is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Kirby gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Warholm explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Warholm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Warholm pushes Kirby up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kirby has Warholm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Warholm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Warholm tries a body shot but Kirby blocks it.
Warholm is pressed up against the cage. Kirby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Warholm down to the mat. Warholm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Terje Warholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Kirby.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kirby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Warholm - the referee stops the clock and Kirby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Warholm. Kirby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kirby shoots in looking for a takedown. Warholm tries to sprawl out of it but Kirby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warholm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Warholm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warholm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Warholm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirby can do to turn this around?
Warholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warholm lands with a nice combination. Kirby backs away looking to recover.
Warholm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Micky Kirby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirby shoots for a double leg takedown but Warholm sprawls well. He's pushed Kirby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Warholm!
Warholm lands a leg kick that knocks Kirby off balance momentarily.#T3#
Warholm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warholm lands a glancing blow to the side of Kirby's head.
Kirby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warholm to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Warholm enables Kirby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Warholm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kirby is fighting to break Warholm's control of his arms but Warholm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kirby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Warholm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warholm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirby.
Kirby landing with the ground and pound.
Kirby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Warholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Kirby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirby connects with a couple of short punches.
Warholm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirby's guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirby tries to strike from the bottom.
Kirby being controlled here, momentarily.
Kirby lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Warholm is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kirby is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Micky Kirby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Warholm lands an overhand right.
Crunch! Warholm slams his shin into Kirby's torso.
Kirby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Warholm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kirby shoots in but no luck this time.
Warholm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warholm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kirby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kirby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warholm swivels and escapes.
A leg kick checked by Warholm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirby blocks a head kick by Warholm.
And Kirby tries to counter it with a takedown but Warholm pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kirby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Warholm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kirby's calf.#T1#
Warholm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Warholm duly obliges.
Warholm tries to clinch up but Kirby circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirby tries to clinch but Warholm moves away
and Warholm counters with a nice leg kick.
Kirby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Warholm throws a head kick but Kirby moves out of range.
Warholm tests Kirby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warholm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kirby takes a step back to recover.
Kirby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Warholm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warholm scores with a shot to the body.
Warholm lands with a kick to the temple. Kirby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kirby has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kirby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Warholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Warholm.
Kirby dives in and grabs Warholm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warholm pushes down on Kirby's head and hops out.
Terje Warholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Kirby.
Warholm scores with a shot to the body.
Warholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirby circles away.
Warholm cracks a nice hook into Kirby's ribs.
Kirby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Warholm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
Kirby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Warholm!#T3#
Kirby scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kirby lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Warholm is trying to get back to half guard.
Warholm on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kirby connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Warholm some visible discomfort.
#ROC2#
Warholm is rocked!
Kirby cracks Warholm with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kirby immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Warholm is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kirby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Kirby!
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Event:
IFC New Blood Round 1
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Warholm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick from Warholm lands but Shadow takes it in his stride.
Warholm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shadow in his tracks.
Warholm throws a head kick that misses.
Warholm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shadow looks to clinch
and Warholm counters with a good low kick that Shadow was not able to check.
Shadow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shadow takes a swing at Warholm's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Shadow lands.#CUT#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.#CL2#
Warholm moves into range and clinches up with Shadow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Warholm as Shadow tries to tie him up.
Warholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shadow or not.
Warholm pushes Shadow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Warholm.
Warholm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Warholm scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shadow's elbow.
Warholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shadow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Warholm.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Warholm.
A right handed body shot lands from Warholm.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shadow tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm jumps guard but Shadow stands there with Warholm around his waist. Warholm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Shadow cracks Warholm with a nice body shot.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Warholm prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Warholm.
A short right from Shadow.
A left hand lands to the body for Warholm.
Warholm lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shadow is trying to maintain a safe position but Warholm gets an underhook and turns Shadow into the cage.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warholm.
A short right from Shadow on the inside.
Warholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Warholm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Warholm cracks Shadow with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Warholm.
Warholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Warholm.
Warholm cracks Shadow with a nice body shot.
Shadow is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Warholm.
Warholm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shadows head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Warholm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warholm lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Warholm rushes Shadow and presses him up against the cage.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Warholm.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Warholm.
Warholm works on Shadow's body with a couple of short punches.
Warholm lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warholm.
Warholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warholm lands with a right to the head.
Shadow is pressed up against the cage. Warholm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shadow down to the mat. Shadow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Warholm lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terje Warholm'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#
Shadow swings widly with a right hand
and Warholm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Warholm has a takedown stuffed.
Warholm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shadow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warholm shoots in but Shadow avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Shadow gets tackled into the cage by Warholm. Warholm maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Warholm. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A body shot lands from Warholm.
Nice body punch from Warholm.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
A short left from Warholm. #T1#
Warholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warholm pushes Shadow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm pushes Shadow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warholm lands a left hand.
Warholm lands a body punch.
Warholm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Warholm digs a right hand underneath Shadow's ribcage. Shadow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warholm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warholm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
A short left from Warholm.
A short right from Warholm on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Warholm.
Warholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Warholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warholm lands with a short shot to the head.
Warholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow backwards. #ROC2#
Shadow is rocked!
Warholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Shadow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Warholm.
Warholm lands a big right hand that drops Shadow! The killer instinct kicks in and Warholm finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Warholm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 3
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Shamrock tries to keep at a distance but Warholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Warholm tries to work over Shamrock 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Warholm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock takes a swing at Warholm's ribcage but misses.
Warholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Warholm throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock feints the counter takedown.
Warholm tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Warholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock .
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Ken Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warholm.#T1#
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ken Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Warholm.
Warholm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm is looking to land body kicks.
Warholm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Warholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
Shamrock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Warholm rather than just go for the knockout.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Warholm circles away.
#TD#
Warholm dives in and scores a takedown into Shamrock 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Warholm looking to improve position, pressing down on Shamrock 's thigh with his hand. Shamrock seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Warholm paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Warholm's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Shamrock picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ken Shamrock !
A victorious Ken Shamrock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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