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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD9
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Camara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eklund tries to avoid it but Camara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eklund to the ground. Eklund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Eklund closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Camara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eklund wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eklund in side control, throwing shots but Camara defends.
Eklund misses with the ground and pound.
Eklund throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Eklund has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eklund in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Eklund lands a nice forearm strike.
Camara parries the strikes from Eklund easily there. Eklund is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Camara to escape.
Camara is trying to control Eklund's posture but Eklund avoids it.
Eklund working the ground and pound but Camara is defending the strikes.
Camara tries to bench press Eklund off him but Eklund keeps the position.
Eklund working away.
Eklund working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camara regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund is nestled in close to Camara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Camara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Eklund prevents Camara from improving his position.
Eklund working Camara over with strikes.
Camara trying to control but Eklund postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara wants to improve his position but Eklund is controlling well.
Camara taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
Eklund sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camara defending well though.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eklund throwing shots but Camara is blocking nicely.
Eklund is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camara wants to control but Eklund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eklund.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Eklund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Eklund lands strikes from half guard.
Camara wants to control but Eklund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eklund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eklund lands a nice short elbow.
Camara wants to control but Eklund is keeping busy.
Eklund winds up and cracks Camara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Camara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eklund.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard.
Eklund lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eklund postures up.
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.
Camara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Camara scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Eklund gets back to full guard.
Eklund looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eklund continues to stall.
Eklund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom.
Camara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Camara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Camara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camara wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eklund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Eklund postures up in Camara's guard and throws a big left but Camara blocks it.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely.
Eklund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eklund throws a big right hand that misses.
Eklund trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eklund is working Camara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Camara controls Eklund momentarily but Eklund frees himself.
Camara pulls Eklund in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Eklund dominated that round.
That's time! Eklund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Camara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eklund manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund controlling the position.
Eklund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eklund tries to get out of the position.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Camara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund controlling Camara's posture. #T1#
Eklund keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Eklund is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camara is looking to work some ground and pound but Eklund has wrist control.
Eklund has his hands on Camara's head, controlling the position.
Camara trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Eklund gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Camara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Camara preventing the sweep.
Eklund pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Camara wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.
Camara scoring with some ground and pound.
Eklund keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Eklund looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eklund looking for a sweep. Not yet Eklund, not yet.
Camara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Camara is in close to Eklund's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Camara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eklund works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Eklund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Camara wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.
Eklund pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage.
Camara wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.
Eklund seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Camara trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eklund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camara defends it nicely.
And Camara tries to counter it with a takedown but Eklund pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camara is defended easily by Eklund.
Eklund appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#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.
Camara shoots for a takedown but Eklund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eklund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camara swivels and escapes.
Camara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eklund but Eklund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sven Eklund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeo Camara.
Camara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Camara is breathing heavily.
Eklund shoots in and drives through. Camara sprawls well.
Camara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eklund defends it well.
Sven Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eklund drops down looking for a counter takedown but Camara sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Eklund drives through with a takedown into Camara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard.
Eklund could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Camara has wrist control.
Eklund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camara can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eklund is working Camara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eklund with a nice head shot there.
Eklund distracts Camara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amadeo Camara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Eklund. No joy for Camara on that attempt. #TD#
Eklund gets the takedown into side control.
Camara tries to buck Eklund off but Eklund is having none of it.
Eklund in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Eklund is working Camara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Eklund landing strikes.
Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camara regains half guard.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eklund connects with a nice short shot to Camara's temple.
Camara taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
Camara wants to improve his position but Eklund is controlling well.
Eklund trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Camara has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Eklund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eklund slips a nice elbow through Camara's hands, connecting with Camara's forehead.
Eklund not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely.
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Camara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Camara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eklund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Camara wants to control the position but Eklund says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Eklund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eklund not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Camara tries to roll over but Eklund keeps him under control.
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Eklund sits in half guard.
Camara wants to improve his position but Eklund is controlling well.
Eklund is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camara gets full guard.
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eklund makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eklund postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eklund distracts Camara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara trying to control the position.
Eklund lands a couple of digs.
Eklund looking to pass the guard.
Eklund scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Eklund postures up.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eklund is one step ahead there.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara 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.
Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Camara has wrist control.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Eklund is proving a slippery customer.
Camara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eklund's guard. #REVB#
Camara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Camara throws a big right hand that misses.
Eklund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eklund is one step ahead there.
Eklund stands up over Camara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eklund is working Camara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Eklund from controlling successfully.
Eklund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camara is trying to keep Eklund in close.
Camara 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.
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Eklund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eklund 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Eklund!
Our winner, Sven Eklund, 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.
In defeat, Amadeo Camara stepped up to the mic, saying 'GET OVER HERE ! '.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD8
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Eklund with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Columbo counter with a right hand.
Eklund tries for a takedown but Columbo circles away easily
and Eklund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eklund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Columbo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Eklund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eklund takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eklund avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Columbo misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Columbo counters with a nice right hand that sends Eklund toppling to the canvas! Eklund scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Columbo finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Eklund has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbo drops Eklund with a huge uppercut! Eklund drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Columbo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Columbo!
Diego Columbo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD7
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Eklund keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Eklund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Odrobny quickly recovers to half guard.
Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Odrobny looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eklund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Odrobny is trying to stand up here but Eklund is controlling him well.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Odrobny looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Odrobny has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Eklund.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eklund is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Odrobny!
Eklund landing strikes, looking to finish!
Eklund with shots to the head and body - Odrobny looks very uncomfortable down there.
Odrobny is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eklund pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Odrobny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Odrobny's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Eklund with shots to the head and body - Odrobny looks very uncomfortable down there.
Eklund looking to finish Odrobny with some ground and pound. This is bad for Odrobny!
Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eklund looking to finish Odrobny with some ground and pound. This is bad for Odrobny!
Odrobny trying desperately to get to his feet.
Eklund lands with some strikes.
Eklund cracks Odrobny with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Odrobny really wants to buck Eklund off and get back to his feet.
Eklund with the ground and pound from mount.
Eklund lands with some strikes.
You get the feeling that Odrobny really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Eklund lands a heavy elbow.
Odrobny takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Odrobny is rocked!
Eklund postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Odrobny badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Eklund around the waist but Eklund pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Eklund is the winner by TKO! Eklund jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Eklund!
Sven Eklund 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:
Montreal 2.0 RD6
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Petrozuli looks to throw the jab but Eklund is out of range.
Eklund misses with a takedown #TD#
and Petrozuli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Petrozuli.
Petrozuli trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Petrozuli looking for submissions off his back.
Petrozuli wants to improve his position but Eklund is controlling well.
Petrozuli has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eklund lands strikes from half guard.
Eklund is nestled in close to Petrozuli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Petrozuli taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard. #T1#
Petrozuli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eklund scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eklund landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eklund drops an elbow to the side of Petrozuli's head.
Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Petrozuli taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
Eklund 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.
Petrozuli trying to control but Eklund postures up.
Eklund thows a huge punch but Petrozuli dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Petrozuli has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Eklund. Oh but Petrozuli has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Eklund goes limp - he's gone! Petrozuli jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Regis Petrozuli!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD5
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Boe tries a head kick but it misses.
Boe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boe digs a good body shot into Eklund's ribs.
Eklund doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Boe counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Eklund has been cut.
Boe scores with a nice body kick.
Eklund is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Boe lands a big right hand that sends Eklund crashing to the mat! Boe stays standing though and waves Eklund back to his feet!#ROC2#
Eklund is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Eklund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boe sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Eklund's defenses. It connects perfectly with Eklund's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johannes Boe!
Johannes Boe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD4
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Eklund looks for a takedown but Bradshaw sprawls well.
Bradshaw tries to clinch up but Eklund circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradshaw tries to clinch up but Eklund circles away and keeps his distance.
Eklund shoots in for a double leg but Bradshaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bradshaw tries to counter by clinching up but Eklund breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Bradshaw moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bradshaw fails to land.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Bradshaw working aggressively here.
Eklund tries for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to get underhooks.
Daniel Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
Bradshaw working aggressively here.
Eklund is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bradshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eklund.
Bradshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bradshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Eklund.
Eklund is trying to drag Bradshaw to the mat but Bradshaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Eklund blocking some punches.
Eklund has Bradshaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bradshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eklund is looking for a takedown.
Bradshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Eklund uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Eklund jumps guard and drags Bradshaw to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Eklund manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bradshaw manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bradshaw managing to control the position.
Eklund stopping the sweep attempt from Bradshaw.
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.
Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bradshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eklund being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Eklund prevents Bradshaw from getting back to his feet.
Bradshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradshaw has momentary wrist control but Eklund slips an elbow through the middle.
Bradshaw is adopting a defensive guard.
Bradshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eklund.
Eklund is working Bradshaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Bradshaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Eklund advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eklund is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bradshaw is trying to stand.
Eklund lands strikes from half guard.
Bradshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eklund.
Eklund lands with a punch from half guard.
Eklund throwing shots but Bradshaw is blocking nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eklund looks to land a strike but Bradshaw avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eklund stands up over Bradshaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.
Eklund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eklund keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.#T4#
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.
Eklund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eklund cracks Bradshaw with a solid left hand.
Bradshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradshaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradshaw tries to get out of the position.
Eklund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Eklund scoring with some ground and pound.
Eklund with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eklund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eklund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eklund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven Eklund will probably get the nod.
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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bradshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eklund is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bradshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eklund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradshaw swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eklund or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradshaw, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Eklund gets the takedown into side control.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Bradshaw regains half guard.
Bradshaw controlling the position well.
Nice strikes from Eklund there.
Bradshaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eklund thows a huge punch but Bradshaw dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bradshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eklund.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bradshaw is looking to control Eklund's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bradshaw avoid being mounted?
Eklund throws a strike but Bradshaw avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Eklund content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eklund postures up in Bradshaw's guard and throws a big left but Bradshaw blocks it.
Bradshaw wants to stand and escape but Eklund is having none of it.
Eklund landing with the ground and pound.
Eklund lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bradshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bradshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Eklund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eklund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradshaw's waist but Bradshaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eklund off to one side.
Daniel Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
No luck for Eklund with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Bradshaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eklund, pushing him back against the cage.
Bradshaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eklund changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bradshaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eklund is breathing heavily.#CL#
Bradshaw has closed the distance and engaged Eklund in a clinch.
Eklund has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bradshaw after a bit of a struggle.
Eklund is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bradshaw pushes Eklund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bradshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eklund backwards.
Bradshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eklund stalling.
#T3#
Bradshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Bradshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Bradshaw.
A body shot lands from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eklund backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradshaw.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradshaw. #ROC#
Eklund is rocked!
A short uppercut from Bradshaw.
Eklund is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradshaw finish him?
Bradshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Eklund.
Bradshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniel Bradshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradshaw.
Eklund blocking some punches.
Bradshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
Bradshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eklund.
Bradshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Eklund.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Eklund seems to have recovered his senses.
Bradshaw lands a big right hand that drops Eklund! The killer instinct kicks in and Bradshaw finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bradshaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bradshaw!
Daniel Bradshaw 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:
Montreal 2.0 RD3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eklund but Eklund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eklund as he jumps to the side.
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eklund but Eklund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sven Eklund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick O'Phoenix.
O'Phoenix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eklund defends it nicely.#TD#
Eklund shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in O'Phoenix's guard.
Eklund throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
O'Phoenix working for a triangle but Eklund defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eklund's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O'Phoenix's head.
Eklund lands a couple of digs.
O'Phoenix trying to keep a closed guard but Eklund is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Eklund is working O'Phoenix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eklund has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
O'Phoenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O'Phoenix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if O'Phoenix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eklund working some strikes from top position.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but O'Phoenix has wrist control.
O'Phoenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O'Phoenix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Eklund works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
O'Phoenix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
O'Phoenix passes Eklund's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eklund is looking for a sweep. O'Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Eklund trying to control but O'Phoenix postures up.
#SUB2#
O'Phoenix maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Eklund could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but O'Phoenix has cracked it and Eklund is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by O'Phoenix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick O'Phoenix!
Patrick O'Phoenix tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Eklund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nunes scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Eklund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nunes quickly recovers to half guard.
Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eklund with the ground and pound but Nunes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nunes has Eklund pulled in close to control his posture.
Eklund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eklund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund is fighting to break Nunes's control of his arms but Nunes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eklund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nunes is trying to keep Eklund in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Nunes.
Amanda Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nunes lands with a shot to the body.
Nunes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eklund.
Eklund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amanda Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
Nice sprawl there from Nunes as Eklund shoots in.
Nunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Eklund off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Nunes cracks Eklund on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Eklund falls backwards against the cage. Nunes follows up with more strikes that drop Eklund to his knees. Nunes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Eklund! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amanda Nunes!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD1
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Konrad misses the target. #TD2#
Eklund 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.
Konrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard.
Konrad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eklund scoring with punches to the head and body.
Konrad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Konrad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Konrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eklund throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eklund.
Eklund is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eklund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eklund keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Konrad's head.#T1#
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Konrad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Eklund closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eklund lands in his opponent's guard.
Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eklund throwing strikes but missing.
Eklund passes Konrad's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Eklund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eklund looks to land a strike but Konrad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eklund scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eklund wants to control from the top but Konrad keeps moving.
Eklund wants to pass the guard but Konrad is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eklund stands up over Konrad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Konrad blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eklund fails to land the takedown.
Konrad misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Eklund manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Konrad on his heels. He'll look to pass Konrad's guard now, I'm sure.
Eklund landing with the ground and pound.
Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eklund postures up in Konrad's guard and throws a big left but Konrad blocks it.
Eklund lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eklund trying to control but Konrad is working from the bottom.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eklund with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eklund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sven Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Konrad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alf Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eklund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Konrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eklund misses with a takedown attempt - Konrad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Eklund 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#
Konrad scores with a nice head shot.
Eklund looks for a takedown but Konrad sprawls well.
Konrad scores with a jab.
Eklund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konrad works Eklund's body with a nice hook.
Konrad leaves Eklund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alf Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Eklund shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Konrad's guard.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eklund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Konrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eklund.
Konrad trying to keep a closed guard but Eklund is proving a slippery customer.
Eklund postures up in Konrad's guard and throws a big left but Konrad blocks it.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eklund chips away with some ground and pound.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Konrad.#TD2#
Eklund shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Konrad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sven Eklund has got the better of the ground game so far.
Konrad keeping full guard, as Eklund tries to pass. #T2#
Eklund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Konrad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eklund lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eklund wants to control from the top but Konrad keeps moving.
Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Eklund drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eklund is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Eklund distracts Konrad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eklund chips away with some ground and pound.
Eklund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eklund pushing down on Konrad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Konrad has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eklund missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Konrad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eklund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Konrad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eklund connects with a nice short shot to Konrad's temple.
Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eklund throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eklund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konrad's head.
Konrad is in trouble now - Eklund has advanced to mount!
Eklund lands a big elbow.
Eklund fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#
Konrad is rocked!
Eklund lands a big shot to the head and Konrad winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sven Eklund!
Sven Eklund seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alf Konrad had this to say: 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.
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Event:
Montreal RD 7
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupont is defended easily by Eklund.#TD#
Eklund shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dupont's guard.
Dupont utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eklund looking to sit in guard and control but Dupont gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.
Eklund 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Eklund is keeping the position.
Eklund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eklund tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Eklund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eklund seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eklund is trying to control the position but Dupont postures up.
Eklund keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully.
Eklund wants to sweep but no luck.
Dupont must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eklund looking to control.
Eklund could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dupont trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom.
Dupont is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dupont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eklund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eklund will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eklund wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eklund wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eklund closes the distance and clinches up with Dupont, looking for a takedown. Eklund pushes Dupont against the cage but Dupont circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Dupont shoots in and gets a takedown into Eklund's guard.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund looking to control.
Eklund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dupont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eklund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dupont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eklund wants to get back to his feet but Dupont is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eklund looking to control but Dupont passes into half guard.
#T3#
Eklund trying to control here.
Dupont wants to take a breather but Eklund is having none of it.
Eklund wants to get back to full guard.
Eklund trying to control but Dupont postures up.
Dupont is looking to advance position but Eklund won't allow it.
Dupont prevents Eklund from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dupont 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.
Dupont working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Eklund's thigh. Eklund counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eklund looking for a sweep. Not yet Eklund, not yet.
Eklund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dupont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupont stopping the sweep attempt from Eklund.
Dupont content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Eklund keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues Dupont 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##TD#
Eklund gets the takedown into side control.
Eklund lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Eklund landing a few strikes.
Dupont felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Dupont's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dupont manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Eklund tries to roll over but Dupont keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
Hugues Dupont has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dupont trying to control from half guard but Eklund is working away.
Eklund slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dupont trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dupont won't allow Eklund to sweep him here.
Eklund seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Dupont is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Eklund is keeping the position.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dupont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eklund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eklund looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dupont drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eklund controls Dupont momentarily but Dupont frees himself.
Eklund 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#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dupont manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eklund postures up.
Eklund scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Dupont is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eklund defends well.#SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Dupont controls Eklund momentarily but Eklund frees himself.
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dupont is looking for a triangle but Eklund pushes his legs off easily.
Dupont pulls Eklund in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Eklund has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Eklund with a nice head shot there.
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eklund wants to control from the top but Dupont keeps moving.
Eklund landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dupont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eklund with a nice head shot there.
Eklund content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eklund scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dupont has control of Eklund's left arm, preventing Eklund from doing any damage.
Eklund postures up.
#SUB2#
Dupont pushes a forearm under Eklund's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Eklund is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugues Dupont!
During a confident post fight interview, Hugues Dupont thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Montreal RD 6
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Bones throws a nice looking combination but Eklund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sven Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund takes one to the side of the head.
Bones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eklund.
Bones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Eklund tries to get set, Bones tries to push him back and clinch up but Eklund manages to avoid the attempt.
Bones throws a body shot but no joy.
Bones tries to bum rush Eklund with a series of wild strikes but Eklund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bones slaps away a takedown attempt from Eklund, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bones is looking to counter the offense by Eklund and move into the clinch.
Jon Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
Eklund drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eklund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bones defends it nicely.
As Eklund tries to get set, Bones tries to push him back and clinch up but Eklund manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones misses with a wild combination.
Eklund is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eklund shoots in for a double leg but Bones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Eklund closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Bones is looking for a sweep.
Bones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Eklund scores with punches from side control.
Bones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Eklund is chipping away with strikes.
Eklund scoring with punches from side control.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Eklund looks up at the clock and then as Bones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Eklund smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Eklund scores with punches from side control.
Eklund is looking to take a break and control but Bones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eklund landing strikes. #T2#
Eklund creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Eklund looks up at the clock and then as Bones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Eklund smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Eklund in side control lands a decent elbow.
Eklund landing a few strikes.
Eklund cracks Bones with a big elbow.
Eklund is working Bones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Eklund landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Eklund cracks Bones with a big right hand but Bones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bones tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Eklund connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bones some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Bones taking a bit of punishment here - Eklund scoring with strikes.
Eklund in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Eklund connects with a decent elbow.
Eklund scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bones to see if he's OK.
Eklund connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bones some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here as Eklund stalls from top position.
Eklund working the ground and pound from side control.
Eklund trying to control the position but Bones is working away.
Bones striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Eklund creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Eklund wants to stand but Bones is controlling his arm.#T4#
Eklund working the body and head with strikes.
Eklund lands some shots froms side control.
Eklund scoring with punches and elbows.
Eklund lands some shots froms side control.
Bones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Eklund in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eklund on the ground.
Eklund landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Eklund cracks Bones with a big right hand but Bones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Eklund creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Eklund landing a few strikes.
Eklund cracks Bones with a big elbow. #ROC2#
Bones is rocked!
Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eklund scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bones is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Eklund can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Eklund!
A very excited looking Sven Eklund 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:
Montreal RD 5
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Du Mahss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eklund.
Sven Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Du Mahss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eklund.
Du Mahss is trying to buck Eklund off.
Eklund working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Eklund lands a few punches from side control.
Eklund is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Du Mahss wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Eklund lands a few punches from side control.
Du Mahss is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eklund is controlling him well.
Du Mahss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Du Mahss is letting Eklund control him for a moment.
Du Mahss is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eklund is controlling him well.
Eklund wants to control but Du Mahss is keeping him busy.
Du Mahss parries the strikes from Eklund easily there. Eklund is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Du Mahss to escape.
Du Mahss is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Du Mahss parries the strikes from Eklund easily there. Eklund is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Du Mahss to escape.
Eklund lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Du Mahss down.
Du Mahss wants to get back to his feet.
Du Mahss managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Eklund.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eklund in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Du Mahss is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eklund is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Du Mahss. No joy for Eklund on that attempt.
Eklund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Du Mahss.#TD2#
Eklund closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Du Mahss to the mat! Du Mahss manages to get full guard. #ES#
Du Mahss pushes Eklund off and scrambles back to his feet.
Eklund looks winded!
Du Mahss throws a series of punches but Eklund moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Du Mahss enables Eklund to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Du Mahss manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Du Mahss has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Eklund has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Du Mahss jumps guard but Eklund stands there with Du Mahss around his waist. Du Mahss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Du Mahss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Eklund has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Du Mahss clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Du Mahss is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Eklund goes for a double leg but Du Mahss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Du Mahss continues to drive forward.
Du Mahss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tommy Du Mahss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.#T3#
Eklund doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Du Mahss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Du Mahss with a jab.
Du Mahss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eklund swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Du Mahss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Du Mahss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Du Mahss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eklund.
Du Mahss lands a jab.#TD2#
Eklund shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Du Mahss pushes Eklund off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eklund or perhaps it was just good defense by Du Mahss, which made it look bad. #T4#
Du Mahss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eklund.
Du Mahss connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Du Mahss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eklund's waist but Eklund gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Du Mahss off to one side.
Du Mahss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eklund shoots for a takedown but Du Mahss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eklund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
Du Mahss cracks Eklund with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Du Mahss has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Eklund to stand back up!#ROC#
Eklund is rocked!
Du Mahss darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Eklund's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Du Mahss before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Du Mahss!
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Event:
Montreal RD 4
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##KD2#
Tharrier lands a big right hand that sends Eklund crashing to the mat! Tharrier stays standing though and waves Eklund back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Eklund has been cut.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eklund.#TD#
Tharrier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eklund to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eklund is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eklund stops Tharrier from standing up.
Eklund lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tharrier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eklund is controlling him.
Eklund not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Eklund is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eklund could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Eklund connects with a couple of short punches.
Eklund won't allow Tharrier to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Eklund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tharrier's head.
Eklund scoring with some ground and pound.
Eklund lands a couple of digs.
Eklund prevents Tharrier from getting back to his feet.
Eklund will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eklund cracks Tharrier with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard.
Eklund won't allow Tharrier to get back to his feet.
Tharrier told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Eklund has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eklund works over Tharrier with some ground and pound from guard.
Eklund stands up over Tharrier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eklund stops Tharrier from standing up.
Eklund with a nice head shot there.
Eklund chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Eklund has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Eklund works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eklund looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tharrier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eklund is nestled in close to Tharrier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eklund lands a nice short elbow.
Eklund winds up and cracks Tharrier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier is looking to escape.
Tharrier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Eklund drops an elbow to the side of Tharrier's head.
Eklund working Tharrier over with strikes.
Eklund is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tharrier is trying to stand.
Eklund lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eklund keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tharrier is looking to escape.
Eklund controlling the pace.
Tharrier taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
Tharrier is trying to stand up here but Eklund is controlling him well.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Eklund there.
Tharrier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eklund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tharrier is looking to escape.
Eklund slips a nice elbow through Tharrier's hands, connecting with Tharrier's forehead.
Tharrier has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tharrier is in trouble now - Eklund has advanced to mount! #T3#
Tharrier is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Eklund is landing with some decent strikes but Tharrier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Eklund connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Eklund punishing his opponent with strikes.
Eklund connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tharrier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Eklund working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Eklund connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Tharrier really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Eklund lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eklund cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tharrier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Eklund landing strikes from the mount and Tharrier is in trouble!
Tharrier trying desperately to get to his feet.
Eklund lands a big elbow.
Eklund working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Tharrier is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Eklund dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Eklund.
Eklund lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Eklund connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Eklund unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Tharrier is rocked!
Tharrier taking shots to the head.
Eklund pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tharrier is still in real trouble! Can Eklund finish him?
Eklund with the ground and pound from mount.
Eklund lands a big elbow - Tharrier is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tharrier is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sven Eklund!
A relieved looking Sven Eklund 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:
Montreal RD 3
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Eklund shoots in and bounces Junior off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eklund gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eklund with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eklund with a nice head shot there.#ROC#
Junior is rocked!
Eklund advances position into side control!
Junior is still in real trouble! Can Eklund finish him?
A big shot lands for Eklund! That's hurt Junior! Will he recover? Eklund fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Eklund!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Eklund thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Montreal RD 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Eklund scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Gallowgate kicks Eklund off and gets back to his feet.
Eklund will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gallowgate is looking to counter punch.
Eklund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gallowgate as he avoids it easily.
Gallowgate is looking for a counter combo.
Eklund goes for a double leg but Gallowgate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gallowgate continues to drive forward.
Gallowgate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rick Gallowgate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
Eklund darts in looking for a takedown but Gallowgate gets double underhooks and turns Eklund into the cage.
We've been told by Gallowgate's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Eklund fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallowgate sprawls well initially but Eklund persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eklund lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eklund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eklund slips a nice elbow through Gallowgate's hands, connecting with Gallowgate's forehead.
Eklund slips a nice elbow through Gallowgate's hands, connecting with Gallowgate's forehead.
Gallowgate is breathing heavily.
Eklund lands strikes from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Eklund lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Gallowgate taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eklund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eklund lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Eklund. #CUT2#
It looks like Rick Gallowgate has been cut.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eklund lands a big elbow - Gallowgate is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Eklund!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Eklund!
Our winner, Sven Eklund, 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:
Montreal RD 1
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Eklund fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slaughter sprawls well initially but Eklund persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter is looking to control Eklund's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slaughter avoid being mounted?
Slaughter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eklund.
Eklund looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slaughter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Slaughter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eklund scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eklund wants to free his trapped foot but Slaughter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slaughter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eklund is keen to just control but Slaughter is a slippery customer.
Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Slaughter looking for submissions off his back.
Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eklund is thwarting Slaughter's attempts to control the position.
Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slaughter is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Eklund there.
Eklund is nestled in close to Slaughter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Slaughter taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
Slaughter tries to get to full guard but Eklund has control of the leg.
Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slaughter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eklund scores with a couple of nice shots.
Slaughter has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eklund working Slaughter over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eklund lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eklund 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. #SUB#
Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Slaughter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Slaughter trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Slaughter actively working from the bottom here.
Eklund is nestled in close to Slaughter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Slaughter keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eklund is thwarting Slaughter's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eklund winds up and cracks Slaughter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eklund looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slaughter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slaughter has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Eklund slips a nice elbow through Slaughter's hands, connecting with Slaughter's forehead.
Slaughter trying to control from the bottom.
Eklund is nestled in close to Slaughter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eklund lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Slaughter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slaughter is looking to control Eklund's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slaughter avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Slaughter looking for submissions off his back.
Slaughter manages to get to full guard.
Eklund is in close to Slaughter's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Slaughter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eklund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eklund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eklund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slaughter's head.
Eklund makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Slaughter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eklund is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Slaughter working for a triangle but Eklund defends it easily.
Eklund with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eklund distracts Slaughter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Slaughter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eklund works over Slaughter with some ground and pound from guard.
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eklund keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slaughter's head.#SUB#
Slaughter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eklund can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eklund scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Eklund dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Eklund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slaughter avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Slaughter clinches.
Eklund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slaughter tries to work over Eklund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Eklund lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sven Eklund has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slaughter is looking to improve his position.
Eklund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Eklund. #SUB#
Slaughter actively working from the bottom here.
Slaughter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slaughter tries to get out of the position.
Slaughter trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eklund connects with a nice short shot to Slaughter's temple.
Eklund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Slaughter has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eklund looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slaughter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Slaughter actively working from the bottom here.
Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eklund pulls his head out easily.
Eklund is nestled in close to Slaughter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eklund slips a nice elbow through Slaughter's hands, connecting with Slaughter's forehead.#SUB#
Slaughter looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eklund looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slaughter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Slaughter keeping control of the position.
Eklund working Slaughter over with strikes. #T2#
Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Slaughter is rocked!
Slaughter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oh Slaughter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eklund stands up over Slaughter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Slaughter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slaughter seems to have got his legs back now.
Eklund content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eklund's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eklund is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eklund arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Slaughter's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Eklund!
In his post fight interview, Sven Eklund started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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