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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Bagueraiu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Bagueraiu feints and as Niewschki raises his hands in defense, Bagueraiu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Niewschki is wriggling around but Bagueraiu manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Bagueraiu content to control rather than advance.
Niewschki is trying to stand up here but Bagueraiu is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagueraiu is looking to take a break and control but Niewschki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bagueraiu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Niewschki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Niewschki is trying to stand up here but Bagueraiu is controlling him well. #T1#
Bagueraiu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bagueraiu tries to control but Niewschki wriggling away.
Niewschki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bagueraiu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bagueraiu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Bagueraiu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Bagueraiu looking for a guillotine from mount but Niewschki is having none of it. #SUB#
Bagueraiu has control of Niewschki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Niewschki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Bagueraiu is working for a guillotine from mount but Niewschki frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Niewschki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bagueraiu.
Niewschki tries to buck Bagueraiu off but he can't manage it.
Bagueraiu controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bagueraiu has hold of Niewschki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Niewschki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Niewschki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bagueraiu. #T3##SUB#
Bagueraiu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Niewschki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bagueraiu looking to control but Niewschki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Bagueraiu has control of Niewschki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Niewschki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Niewschki trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Bagueraiu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Niewschki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Niewschki shrugs it off.
Niewschki'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. #T4##SUB#
Bagueraiu working for a guillotine from mount but Niewschki is in no mood to give up.
Bagueraiu looking to control but Niewschki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Niewschki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bagueraiu.
Niewschki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bagueraiu wants to control the pace but Niewschki is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Niewschki really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Bagueraiu has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Niewschki taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexmuria Bagueraiu!
After the fight, Alexmuria Bagueraiu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Fjordlinginsson has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Niewschki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niewschki not doing much here.
Niewschki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fjordlinginsson tries to roll over but Niewschki keeps him under control.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niewschki has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Fjordlinginsson works to full guard. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Niewschki defends well.#T1#
Niewschki wanted to stand there but Fjordlinginsson had control of the position.
Fjordlinginsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niewschki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Fjordlinginsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fjordlinginsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fjordlinginsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fjordlinginsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Niewschki wants to stand but Fjordlinginsson is controlling the position. #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.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fjordlinginsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Niewschki wants to stand but Fjordlinginsson is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Niewschki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fjordlinginsson trying to control but Niewschki is working from the bottom.
Niewschki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fjordlinginsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson 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.
Niewschki wants to stand and escape but Fjordlinginsson is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Niewschki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fjordlinginsson did well to prevent Niewschki getting side control.#T3#
Fjordlinginsson wants to control but Niewschki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Niewschki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Niewschki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fjordlinginsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like Niewschki is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Niewschki pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Niewschki decides to stand up. #TD2#
Niewschki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fjordlinginsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjordlinginsson, not yet. #T4#
Fjordlinginsson is trying to keep Niewschki in close.
Niewschki wanted to stand there but Fjordlinginsson had control of the position. #SUB#
Niewschki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fjordlinginsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niewschki is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Niewschki wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Fjordlinginsson's closed guard. He's half up but Fjordlinginsson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Fjordlinginsson pivots and extends the arm, Niewschki falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Fjordlinginsson! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Niewschki.
Jones bucks up and tries to throw Niewschki off but instead Niewschki has got his back!
Niewschki is riding his opponent, not letting Jones buck him off.
Niewschki struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Niewschki keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good control from Niewschki.
Jones is in bad spot here.
What can Jones do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T1#
Niewschki is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Niewschki is looking to control Jones but Jones is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Niewschki is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Niewschki looking to hold on to the position here but Jones rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niewschki tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Niewschki is breathing heavily.
Niewschki won't allow Jones to get back to his feet. #T2#
Jones looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niewschki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones looks for a takedown but Niewschki sprawls well.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Niewschki gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to keep Niewschki in close.
#T3#
Jones 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#
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Niewschki is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones working Niewschki over with strikes.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Niewschki won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Niewschki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Niewschki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones stops Niewschki from getting back to his feet.
Jones throwing shots but Niewschki is blocking nicely.
Niewschki looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Niewschki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Niewschki taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Niewschki is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Jones 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Niewschki, which made it look bad. #TD#
Niewschki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Niewschki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Niewschki is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him. #SUB2#
Niewschki sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jones doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Niewschki paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jones - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonny Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Niewschki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Roll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Niewschki is thwarting Roll's attempts to control the position.
Niewschki wants to free his trapped foot but Roll is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Niewschki is taking a breather. Roll says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Niewschki seems to be working for a kimura but Roll defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Roll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Roll trying to control but Niewschki postures up.
Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Niewschki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roll is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Niewschki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roll tries to get to full guard but Niewschki has control of the leg.
Roll is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Roll gets caught napping as Niewschki dives in and scores a takedown. Roll manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Niewschki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Niewschki trying to control the position from guard on top but Roll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Roll controlling Niewschki's posture.
Roll keeping moving, preventing Niewschki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Roll looking for subs off his back but Niewschki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Niewschki is thwarting Roll's attempts to control the position.
Roll tries to get to full guard but Niewschki has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roll wants to control but Niewschki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roll might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niewschki controlling the pace.
Niewschki moves nicely into side control.
Roll being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roll is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tronn Niewschki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Niewschki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roll on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roll tries to get out of the position.
Niewschki trying to control but Roll is working from the bottom.
Roll is trying to hold Niewschki in close to prevent damage but Niewschki has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU2#
Niewschki stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Niewschki gets a takedown into half guard.
Roll is trying to maintain the position but Niewschki is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll tries to get to full guard but Niewschki has control of the leg.
Niewschki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niewschki wants to pass to mount but Roll is defending the position.
Roll wants to get back to full guard but Niewschki has mounted him!
Niewschki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Roll to take his back!#SUB2#
Niewschki looking for the RNC.
Niewschki is breathing heavily.
Niewschki is not going to allow Roll to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Roll right now.
Niewschki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Roll.#T2#
Niewschki tries to get the hooks in deep but Roll pushed the leg off.
Niewschki slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Niewschki controlling well, preventing Roll from escaping the position.
Roll's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Niewschki's hands.
Niewschki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Roll just trying to survive but Niewschki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Niewschki is trying to stick to Roll's back but Roll is turning into Niewschki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Niewschki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Roll.#SUB2#
Niewschki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roll passes into side control.
Roll throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Roll advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Roll moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Niewschki has worked his arm free - good work by Niewschki!
Niewschki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Niewschki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roll pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Niewschki looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Roll pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
Roll sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roll's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niewschki has given up his back here. Will Roll look for the submission or keep pounding away?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tronn Niewschki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Niewschki shoots in looking for a takedown. Roll tries to sprawl out of it but Niewschki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roll manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roll stuffs the takedown attempt from Niewschki. Niewschki gets slowly back to his feet.
Rill Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tronn Niewschki.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Niewschki enables Roll to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Niewschki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roll is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Niewschki keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Niewschki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roll is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Niewschki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Roll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Niewschki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roll looking to pass the guard.
Roll content to stall in guard here.
Roll wants to stand but Niewschki has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roll fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Niewschki on the side of the head.
Niewschki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roll throws out a loose jab but Niewschki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll takes a swing at Niewschki's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Roll as Niewschki shoots in.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niewschki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roll looks to score with a jab to the body but Niewschki is just out of range.
Roll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roll misses the shot to the body.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Niewschki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roll striking off his back but it's not causing Niewschki any problems. #SUB#
Roll is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Roll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Roll keeping moving, preventing Niewschki from controlling successfully.
Niewschki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Roll manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Roll wants to control from the top but Niewschki keeps moving.
Roll is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Niewschki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roll defends it easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roll engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Niewschki looking for subs off his back but Roll has passed one foot through into half guard.
Roll trying to control the action but Niewschki is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Niewschki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tronn Niewschki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roll is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rill Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Niewschki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tronn Niewschki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Torres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Niewschki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Niewschki is standing up over Torres. Torres looks to escape but Niewschki dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Niewschki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Niewschki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torres, who protects the arm well.
Niewschki scoring with punches from side control.
Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Niewschki working away.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Niewschki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niewschki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Niewschki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torres, who protects the arm well.
Niewschki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Niewschki looks winded!#T1#
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Niewschki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working. #SUB2#
Niewschki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Niewschki is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Torres looks calm but he's in trouble here. Niewschki gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Torres is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Niewschki lets go of the hold and Torres can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tronn Niewschki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fjordlinginsson.
Niewschki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fjordlinginsson dives in and grabs Niewschki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Niewschki pushes down on Fjordlinginsson's head and hops out.
Fjordlinginsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niewschki counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorg Fjordlinginsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjordlinginsson misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Niewschki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Niewschki stops a takedown attempt from Fjordlinginsson.
Fjordlinginsson tries for a takedown but Niewschki manages to get underhooks.
Niewschki gets underhooks to prevent Fjordlinginsson's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjordlinginsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fjordlinginsson has Niewschki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niewschki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fjordlinginsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Niewschki after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a takedown.
Fjordlinginsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niewschki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fjordlinginsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fjordlinginsson is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Niewschki breaks from the clinch.
Fjordlinginsson misses with a takedown
and Fjordlinginsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a nice body shot.
Fjordlinginsson has his takedown stuffed
and Niewschki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Niewschki lands with a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjordlinginsson is defended easily by Niewschki.
Bjorg Fjordlinginsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjordlinginsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Niewschki counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fjordlinginsson misses with a takedown attempt - Niewschki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Niewschki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niewschki as he avoids it easily.
Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a nice body shot.
Niewschki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niewschki jabs at Fjordlinginsson's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjordlinginsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niewschki counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjordlinginsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niewschki counters with a straight right hand.
Niewschki throws a right hand that Fjordlinginsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjordlinginsson also avoids with ease.
A jab from Niewschki finds it's way through Fjordlinginsson's defenses.
Fjordlinginsson shoots and misses
and Niewschki counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot lands for Niewschki.#T3#
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Niewschki counter with a right hand.
Niewschki digs a good hook to Fjordlinginsson's body.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a straight right hand.
Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a left and a right that stings Fjordlinginsson.
Niewschki throws a good cross that connects.
Fjordlinginsson has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Niewschki counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Niewschki breaks the clinch.
Fjordlinginsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Niewschki circles away.
Niewschki slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjordlinginsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Niewschki unleashes a big counter combination but Fjordlinginsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Niewschki connects with the punch.
Niewschki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a nice body shot.
A left lands for Niewschki.
Fjordlinginsson with a poor takedown
and Niewschki counters with a two punch combo.
Fjordlinginsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fjordlinginsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niewschki counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjordlinginsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fjordlinginsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a nice uppercut.
Niewschki connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tronn Niewschki 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#
Fjordlinginsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fjordlinginsson drops his hands momentarily and Niewschki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fjordlinginsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niewschki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Niewschki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Fjordlinginsson feints and as Niewschki raises his hands in defense, Fjordlinginsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Niewschki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fjordlinginsson is controlling him.
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fjordlinginsson manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niewschki is trying to stand.
#T1##SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Niewschki defends it well. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson 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.
Fjordlinginsson stops Niewschki from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson seems to be working for a kimura but Niewschki defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Niewschki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Niewschki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fjordlinginsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Niewschki looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is trying to work for a kimura but Niewschki is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Niewschki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fjordlinginsson wants to free his trapped foot but Niewschki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is trying to work for a kimura but Niewschki is defending well.
Fjordlinginsson is trying to control. Niewschki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Niewschki defends it nicely.
Niewschki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fjordlinginsson with a body shot.
Fjordlinginsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niewschki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorg Fjordlinginsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fjordlinginsson darts in looking for a takedown but Niewschki gets double underhooks and turns Fjordlinginsson into the cage. #T4#
Niewschki works over Fjordlinginsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Niewschki sprawls well. Niewschki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fjordlinginsson gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Niewschki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fjordlinginsson won't allow Niewschki to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fjordlinginsson trying to get back to full guard but Niewschki takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tronn Niewschki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fjordlinginsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Niewschki defends well and Fjordlinginsson ends up having to push Niewschki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Niewschki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Niewschki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fjordlinginsson.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niewschki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorg Fjordlinginsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a double leg but Niewschki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fjordlinginsson tries for a takedown but Niewschki circles away easily
and Niewschki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niewschki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fjordlinginsson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjordlinginsson closes the distance and clinches up with Niewschki, looking for a takedown. Fjordlinginsson pushes Niewschki against the cage but Niewschki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Niewschki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Niewschki sprawls well. Niewschki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fjordlinginsson gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Niewschki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Fjordlinginsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Niewschki tries to avoid it but Fjordlinginsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Niewschki to the ground. Niewschki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Niewschki is looking for the big counter here.
Fjordlinginsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niewschki works Fjordlinginsson's body with a nice hook.
Fjordlinginsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Niewschki counter with a right hand.
Niewschki lands a jab.
Fjordlinginsson shoots and misses
and Niewschki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niewschki scores with a jab.#TD#
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Niewschki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjordlinginsson prevents Niewschki from escaping the position.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Niewschki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Niewschki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fjordlinginsson is controlling him well.#T2#
Niewschki tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fjordlinginsson is looking to work his way around to Niewschki's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Niewschki really wants to buck Fjordlinginsson off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Niewschki turns into him and now he's in Fjordlinginsson's guard.
#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson pushes a forearm under Niewschki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Niewschki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
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