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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Mattias Lundgren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in and bounces Lundgren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lundgren (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Lundgren is keeping the position.
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lundgren is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim preventing the sweep.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Lundgren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lundgren keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Lundgren trying to keep a closed guard but Ibrahim is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim looking to sit in guard and control but Lundgren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lundgren (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim pulls Lundgren in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren is working hard here to advance position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Lundgren controlling him for the moment.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Lundgren pushes down on Ibrahim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ibrahim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ibrahim is pulling down on Lundgren's head. It's preventing any offense from Lundgren, at least for the moment.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Lundgren forces his way into half guard.
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lundgren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lundgren's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lundgren (2) vs (6) Ibrahim
Well, with Ibrahim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lundgren is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ibrahim controlling the position well here. Lundgren rolled but Ibrahim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a choke but Lundgren reverses nicely into Ibrahim 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lundgren (4) vs (6) Ibrahim
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Lundgren controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Lundgren's head to control his posture.
Ibrahim 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.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lundgren stands and throws Ibrahim's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lundgren (7) vs (6) Ibrahim
Lundgren trying to control the position but Ibrahim is working away. #T5#
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Lundgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ibrahim manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lundgren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lundgren is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Ibrahim is in trouble now - Lundgren has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lundgren (10) vs (6) Ibrahim
Lundgren wants to control the pace but Ibrahim is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibrahim is looking to escape.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Lundgren has a good base and remains in mount.
Ibrahim is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg.
Lundgren is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibrahim keeps working. #T8##SUB2#
Ibrahim actively working from the bottom here.
Ibrahim controlling the position for now.
Lundgren trying to mount his opponent but Ibrahim defends it. #SUB#
Lundgren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ibrahim gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a triangle but Lundgren pushes his legs off easily.
#T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lundgren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundgren trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Lundgren controlling him for the moment.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lundgren is one step ahead there. #T10#
Lundgren trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Lundgren's head. It's preventing any offense from Lundgren, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lundgren should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ibrahim has tightened it up now! Lundgren should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A very excited looking Ahmad Ibrahim 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.
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Lundgren
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
Lundgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lundgren is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Lundgren looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lundgren still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lundgren has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (4) Lundgren
Lundgren advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (2) vs (6) Lundgren
Boxaaja wants to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
Boxaaja can't escape the position.
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boxaaja is looking to escape. #T2#
Boxaaja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lundgren goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Boxaaja is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (4) vs (6) Lundgren
Boxaaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boxaaja pushing down on Lundgren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boxaaja prevents Lundgren from improving his position.#SUB#
Boxaaja 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.
#T3#
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lundgren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lundgren is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Boxaaja seems content to control.
Boxaaja prevents Lundgren from improving his position.
Lundgren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lundgren sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
#SUB#
Lundgren makes his way to full guard, as Boxaaja worked for a kimura.
Boxaaja engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Boxaaja'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.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a triangle but Boxaaja pushes his legs off easily.
Lundgren pulls Boxaaja in to control the position.
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Lundgren working a defensive guard but Boxaaja manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (7) vs (6) Lundgren#T6##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lundgren has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lundgren looks to move to half guard but instead Boxaaja has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (9) vs (6) Lundgren
Lundgren bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (8) Lundgren
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Lundgren defends it easily.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boxaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lundgren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lundgren is aware though and is defending well.
Boxaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Lundgren advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (11) Lundgren
Lundgren has control of an arm but Boxaaja manages to advance to Lundgren's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (13) vs (11) Lundgren#SUB#
Boxaaja has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lundgren manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boxaaja's guard. Nice work there by Lundgren.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (13) vs (13) Lundgren
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lundgren advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (13) vs (16) Lundgren#T9#
Lundgren has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boxaaja! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (13) vs (18) Lundgren
Boxaaja looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#SUB2#
Lundgren looking to secure an arm triangle but Boxaaja defends it well.
Boxaaja working to try and regain half guard.
Boxaaja wants to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
Boxaaja is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boxaaja has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boxaaja! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (15) vs (18) Lundgren#T10##SUB2#
Lundgren has his foot on Boxaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgren.
Boxaaja is pushing down on Lundgren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lundgren is fighting to maintain full guard but Boxaaja has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lundgren is trying to maintain the position but Boxaaja is very close to passing his half guard.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Lundgren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Boxaaja seems content to control.
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lundgren gets back to full guard.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Boxaaja passes Lundgren's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja 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.
Lundgren trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
#T12#
Well, if Boxaaja is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Lundgren is a slippery customer.
Lundgren is pressing down on Boxaaja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13#
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundgren is retaining full guard.
Lundgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxaaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lundgren's guard.
Boxaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lundgren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lundgren is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Boxaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lundgren for as long as he can get away with.
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lundgren wins on points by 18 to 15.
Mattias Lundgren 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:
SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 31 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lundgren fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hughes to the ground. Lundgren is now in Hughes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Lundgren
Lundgren looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lundgren defends it easily.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren trying to move into half guard but instead Hughes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (2) Lundgren
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Lundgren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (4) Lundgren
Lundgren content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hughes has his foot on Lundgren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lundgren works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hughes has his foot on Lundgren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lundgren works his way back into a safe position though.
Lundgren passes into half guard.
Lundgren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (2) vs (7) Lundgren
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Lundgren's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Lundgren goes for an armbar but Hughes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hughes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (4) vs (7) Lundgren
Hughes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Hughes has gone for a leg lock! Lundgren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hughes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (4) vs (9) Lundgren#SUB#
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lundgren passes into half guard.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Hughes gets back to full guard.
Hughes controls Lundgren momentarily but Lundgren frees himself. #SUB#
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lundgren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lundgren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Lundgren is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Lundgren pushes his legs off easily.
Lundgren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lundgren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (4) vs (12) Lundgren#T4#
Lundgren trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hughes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Lundgren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hughes can't escape the position.
Lundgren wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Hughes gets back to half guard.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Lundgren is very close to passing his half guard.
Lundgren is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lundgren trying to control from Hughes's half guard. Hughes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass.
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (6) vs (12) Lundgren#T6#
Hughes won't allow Lundgren to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lundgren has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.
Lundgren trying to control the position here.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Lundgren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (6) vs (14) Lundgren
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard. #T7#
Lundgren advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (6) vs (17) Lundgren
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lundgren advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hughes (6) vs (19) Lundgren#SUB2#
Lundgren moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hughes has worked his arm free - good work by Hughes!
Lundgren looking to control but instead Hughes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lundgren prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard but Lundgren has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (6) vs (22) Lundgren#T8#
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hughes trying to hold on to Lundgren's head to control him but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren is pressing down on Hughes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hughes is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lundgren is working for a submission of some sort.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Lundgren is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9##SUB2#
Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Lundgren.
Hughes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (8) vs (22) Lundgren
Lundgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes trying to control but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
Hughes stands and throws Lundgren's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (11) vs (22) Lundgren
Hughes slows the pace down. #T11#
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Lundgren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hughes has hold of Lundgren's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lundgren tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hughes cranks the arm and Lundgren screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lundgren, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sirus Hughes!
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SSG 197 Schaubi vs Banner
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mattias Lundgren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Strakapoud looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lundgren (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Lundgren won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Lundgren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strakapoud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lundgren can't keep his opponent in guard - Strakapoud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strakapoud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lundgren tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Strakapoud might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Lundgren is defending well.
Lundgren wants to improve his position but Strakapoud is controlling well.
Strakapoud controlling the pace.
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lundgren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strakapoud trying to control the pace. #T2#
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Lundgren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud stalling.
Strakapoud is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lundgren (0) vs (5) Strakapoud#T3#
Strakapoud takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lundgren wants to control but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Lundgren is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Strakapoud jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lundgren manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Strakapoud taking a breather here. #T4##SUB2#
Strakapoud in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lundgren is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanislav Strakapoud!
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mattias Lundgren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lundgren (2) vs (0) Solo
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren. #SUB#
Lundgren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lundgren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Solo's thigh. Solo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo seems keen to control Lundgren's posture.#T1#
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lundgren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Solo is pulling down on Lundgren's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgren trying to move into half guard but instead Solo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lundgren (2) vs (2) Solo
Solo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Lundgren looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Solo has picked Lundgren up and slammed him! Lundgren can't keep hold of the triangle and Solo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lundgren (2) vs (5) Solo
Solo taking a breather here. #T3#
Lundgren prevents Solo from improving position.
Solo controlling from side mount.
Lundgren is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Lundgren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Lundgren tries to improve position but can't.
Lundgren seems a little lost for a moment, as Solo dominates the positioning.
Lundgren gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Solo slows the pace down in half guard.
Solo wants to free his trapped foot but Lundgren is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Solo is taking a breather. Lundgren 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.
Lundgren wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Lundgren trying to control but Solo postures up.
Solo is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura but Lundgren is defending it quite comfortably.
Solo controlling the action here.#T7#
Lundgren wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Lundgren gets full guard.#T8##SUB#
Lundgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lundgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgren.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundgren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo is pushing down on Lundgren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lundgren is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Solo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lundgren! Score +3 for passing guard: Lundgren (2) vs (8) Solo
Lundgren is working to get back to half guard.
Lundgren tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Lundgren is working to get back to half guard.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lundgren wants to hold on but Solo pushes him away.#T12#
Solo controlling from the full mount.
Solo tries to take Lundgren's back but instead Lundgren uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Solo tries to pass to full mount but Lundgren defends it.
Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Lundgren tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.
Let's hope that Solo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lundgren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Lundgren wants to get back to full guard.
Lundgren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lundgren.#SUB#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solo slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Hand Solo, 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.
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boxaaja feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lundgren's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Lundgren
Lundgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lundgren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boxaaja is aware though and is defending well.
Boxaaja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lundgren can't keep his opponent in guard - Boxaaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Lundgren defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja prevents Lundgren from improving his position.
Lundgren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Lundgren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren trying to control the position.
Boxaaja trying to control but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
Lundgren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Lundgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxaaja stays in close to Lundgren's body and controls the position.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lundgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lundgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundgren, not yet.
Boxaaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Boxaaja passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (0) Lundgren#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lundgren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja tries to advance to mount but Lundgren instead regains half guard.
Boxaaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6##SUB#
Lundgren is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Well, if Boxaaja is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lundgren wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily.
Boxaaja is stalling here. Lundgren is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boxaaja seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lundgren has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (4) Lundgren#T7#
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxaaja keeps working.
Boxaaja wants to control but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Boxaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxaaja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lundgren off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (4) Lundgren#SUB#
Boxaaja working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking for the choke from the back. #T8##SUB#
Boxaaja has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lundgren has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Lundgren defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lundgren is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lundgren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Lundgren looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lundgren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
Lundgren is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Lundgren is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Lundgren trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Lundgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boxaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lundgren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Lundgren wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lundgren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxaaja controls the pace.
Boxaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lundgren is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lundgren keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass. #T12#
Boxaaja trying to move into half guard but instead Lundgren has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (6) Lundgren
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxaaja is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is keeping the position.
Lundgren keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Lundgren trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lundgren stands and throws Boxaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (9) Lundgren
Boxaaja manages to get back to half guard.
Boxaaja tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lundgren has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (12) Lundgren#T14#
Lundgren wants to control but Boxaaja has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Boxaaja has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lundgren escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lundgren! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (9) vs (15) Lundgren#SUB2#
Lundgren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lundgren wins on points by 15 to 9.
In his post fight interview, Mattias Lundgren started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSG 175 Ulatov vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lundgren tries for a takedown but Goble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lundgren looking to score a takedown here. Goble is defending well but Lundgren drives through and ends up in Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Lundgren#SUB2#
Lundgren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goble is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goble has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Lundgren
Lundgren trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goble preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lundgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Lundgren is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Lundgren has Goble pulled in close to control his posture.
Goble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Lundgren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goble is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lundgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goble works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Lundgren trying to control but Goble postures up.
Goble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lundgren is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Lundgren wants to control but Goble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goble is taking a breather. Lundgren says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Lundgren with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (2) Lundgren
Lundgren is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5##SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lundgren struggling a bit here.
Lundgren is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Lundgren looking for a sweep but Goble has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goble (7) vs (2) Lundgren
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goble content just to control the position here. #T7#
Lundgren is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lundgren tries to lock up and control but Goble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goble with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lundgren tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Goble content just to control the position here.
Lundgren tries to lock up and control but Goble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lundgren tries to improve his position but instead Goble has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goble (10) vs (2) Lundgren
Goble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lundgren's body.
#T9##SUB#
Goble is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lundgren has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Goble seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lundgren's chin but Lundgren turns very nicely into Goble's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lundgren.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (10) vs (4) Lundgren
Goble is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Goble is trying to control the position but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Goble has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (14) vs (4) Lundgren
Lundgren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lundgren is trying to escape the mount.
Lundgren is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Lundgren slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Lundgren is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Goble passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lundgren! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (17) vs (4) Lundgren
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Goble fails to advance to Lundgren's back.
Lundgren tries to hold on but Goble postures up.
Goble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lundgren working to try and regain half guard.
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Lundgren is controlling an arm, preventing Goble from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble takes Lundgren's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lundgren is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (20) vs (4) Lundgren
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking Shane Goble rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Mattias Lundgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 25 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lundgren has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Lundgren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hughes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hughes (0) vs (4) Lundgren
Hughes just trying to survive but Lundgren is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Lundgren is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hughes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lundgren is working for a rear naked choke. Hughes is not defending it well and Lundgren has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hughes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hughes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SMASH:Schrodinger vs Galilei
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Rios is looking to slow Lundgren down with leg kicks.
Rios throws a hook but Lundgren blocks it.
Lundgren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rios lands a two punch combo.
Rios leaves Lundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rios.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lundgren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rios circles away.
Rios lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lundgren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lundgren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Rios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lundgren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rios throws a shot from downtown. Lundgren moves away and avoids it.
Rios lands a head shot.
Rios throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown. Rios fights it but they end up in guard.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rios is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Lundgren tries to move to mount but Rios blocks the move with his legs.
Lundgren trying to control the action but Rios is working from the bottom.
Rios pushes Lundgren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lundgren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lundgren trying to control the position but Rios is working away. #T3##SUB#
Lundgren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rios rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lundgren's guard! Nice work there by Rios!
Lundgren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundgren is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SU2#
Rios stands up and waves to Lundgren to follow him.
Lundgren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rios misses with a hook.
Lundgren feinted with a counter takedown.
Lundgren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lundgren avoids the body shot from Rios.
Lundgren tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Lundgren blocks the leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rios scores with a shot to the body.
Lundgren tries to clinch up
and Lundgren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rios dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Rios misses.
Rios's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rios's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rios slips a jab and a cross from Lundgren.
Some bone on bone action there as Lundgren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rios misses with a looping right.
Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rios.
Lundgren tries for a takedown but Rios circles away easily
and Rios counters with a good low kick that Lundgren was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios throws a body punch but Lundgren moves out of range. #TD#
Lundgren dives in and scores a takedown into Rios's guard.#T1#
Rios keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass.
Rios wants to stand but Lundgren is controlling the position.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Rios is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Rios is retaining full guard. #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.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lundgren dodges the punch combination from Rios.
Lundgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lundgren tries for a takedown but Rios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rios lands a body shot.
Lundgren tried to score with a low kick but Rios checks it.#T3#
Rios lands a jab to Lundgren's midsection.#TD#
Lundgren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lundgren is looking to pass Rios's guard but actually Rios recovers to full guard.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rios is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving.
Lundgren is really struggling to control Rios but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Rios has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T4#
Rios tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lundgren is desperately trying to improve his position but Rios has a good base and remains in mount.
Lundgren is trying to reverse the position but instead Rios has taken his back - oops!
Rios controlling well, preventing Lundgren from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rios controlling the position well here. Lundgren rolled but Rios kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lundgren tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lundgren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rios throws out a powerful jab.
Rios leaves Lundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Lundgren pushes Rios up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rios breaks from the clinch.
Diego Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rios counter with a right hand.
Lundgren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rios throws a low kick but Lundgren avoids it.
Diego Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundgren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lundgren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lundgren.
Rios throws a hook to the side of Lundgren's head but Lundgren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rios misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lundgren tries to counter with a takedown but Rios is quick to defend against it.
Rios fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lundgren.
Lundgren avoids the body shot from Rios.
#T2#
Lundgren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego Rios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rios lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rios misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Rios does it's job there.
Lundgren needs to keep his hands up - Rios had a free shot at his head there.
Rios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lundgren.
Lundgren attempts a counter takedown but Rios avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
Rios goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundgren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rios.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rios sprawls well. Rios wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Lundgren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rios throws a series of punches but Lundgren moves out of range.
Rios lands a jab to Lundgren's midsection.
Rios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lundgren.
Lundgren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rios counters with an outside leg kick.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Lundgren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Rios lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt.
Lundgren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Lundgren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rios quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundgren wants to take a breather but Rios is having none of it.
Mattias Lundgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Rios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lundgren throws a strike but Rios avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Rios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rios winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Rios!
Diego Rios decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Lundgren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
Lundgren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Lundgren on that attempt.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Lundgren slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Lundgren is looking to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch.
Wright throws a series of punches but Lundgren moves out of range.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Lundgren's head but Lundgren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Lundgren feinted with a counter takedown.
Wright throws the left hand but Lundgren avoids the punch easily.
Lundgren shoots and misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Lundgren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lundgren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lundgren doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Wright.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Lundgren tries to counter with a takedown but Wright is quick to defend against it.
Jab by Wright.
Wright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lundgren.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Lundgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright misses with the combination.
#T2#
Lundgren moves out of range as Wright strikes.#TD#
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright wants to improve his position but Lundgren is controlling well.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren. #SUB#
Lundgren 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.
Wright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Lundgren is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
Lundgren is pressing down on Wright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wright is holding on for now.
Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lundgren is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Wright has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a triangle but Lundgren pushes his legs off easily.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lundgren drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Lundgren off! Lundgren jumps back into Wright's guard.
Wright trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Time To Fight Wright dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wright leaves Lundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lundgren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Lundgren ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Lundgren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lundgren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wright won't allow Lundgren to sweep him here.
Lundgren keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Wright has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lundgren!
Wright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lundgren is looking to escape.
Lundgren tries to hold on but Wright postures up.
Wright sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lundgren sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lundgren defends it well. #SU2#
Wright gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Lundgren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lundgren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lundgren or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lundgren.
Wright lands an overhand right.
Lundgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Wright.
Time To Fight Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundgren defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Wright.
#CUT2#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.#T3#
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lundgren looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Lundgren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Lundgren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Lundgren looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lundgren's guard. #REVB#
Lundgren is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.
Lundgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Lundgren has a closed guard, preventing Wright from standing up.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundgren is retaining full guard.
Wright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lundgren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wright trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lundgren's guard.#SUB#
Lundgren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Time To Fight Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wright thuds his right hand into Lundgren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Lundgren moved out of range nicely.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Lundgren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Lundgren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Lundgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lundgren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lundgren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lundgren slips a jab from Wright.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Lundgren.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright misses with a hook.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Wright sprawls well.#T2#
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt.
Lundgren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Lundgren is out of range. #T3#
Wright misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lundgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Lundgren misses.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Time To Fight Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lundgren moves forwards but Wright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lundgren momentarily.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lundgren circles away quickly and effectively.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
A left and a right from Wright both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Wright throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown. Wright tries to sprawl out of it but Lundgren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Lundgren's head but Lundgren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lundgren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wright sprawls and moves away.
Wright misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wright is looking to get back to is feet but Lundgren passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundgren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wright's legs.
Lundgren advances nicely into full mount.
Mattias Lundgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Time To Fight Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Time To Fight Wright!
Time To Fight Wright gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Big Mouth vs Morris
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Tuytuhlz throws a series of punches but Lundgren moves out of range.
Tuytuhlz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lundgren tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuytuhlz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lundgren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tuytuhlz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Lundgren gets a double leg takedown into Tuytuhlz's guard.
Tuytuhlz controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lundgren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tuytuhlz wants to sweep here but Lundgren controlling him for the moment.
Lundgren slips nicely into half guard.
Lundgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Tuytuhlz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Tuytuhlz won't allow it.
Lundgren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tuytuhlz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Tuytuhlz defending well.
Tuytuhlz desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tuytuhlz wants to get back to full guard.
Lundgren wants to pass to mount but Tuytuhlz is defending the position.
Tuytuhlz is staying active underneath Lundgren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lundgren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Tuytuhlz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tuytuhlz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Tuytuhlz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lundgren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lundgren is keen to just control but Tuytuhlz is a slippery customer.#T3#
Tuytuhlz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lundgren is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tuytuhlz misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuytuhlz. Lundgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundgren wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Tuytuhlz misses its target.
Tuytuhlz swings for the body but Lundgren moves out of range.
Lundgren shoots and misses
and Tuytuhlz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Lundgren scores with a jab.
Tuytuhlz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuytuhlz throws a series of punches but Lundgren moves out of range.
We've been told by Tuytuhlz's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tuytuhlz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lundgren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter punch.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.#TD2#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lundgren was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuytuhlz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lyke Tuytuhlz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lundgren has a takedown stuffed.
Tuytuhlz is looking to wear down Lundgren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lundgren with a poor takedown
and Tuytuhlz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Lundgren shoots in and bounces Tuytuhlz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lundgren stands and throws Tuytuhlz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tuytuhlz is not content to let Lundgren control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren is putting a hurting on Tuytuhlz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lundgren tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Tuytuhlz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lundgren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lundgren tries to advance to mount but Tuytuhlz denies him.
Tuytuhlz is trying to escape the position but Lundgren is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lundgren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tuytuhlz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tuytuhlz can't do much from the bottom here.
Lundgren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Tuytuhlz trying to remain calm as Lundgren controls from the top position.
Tuytuhlz tries to escape but Lundgren is in control.
Lundgren throws a strike aimed at the side of Tuytuhlz's head but Tuytuhlz avoids it well.
Tuytuhlz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tuytuhlz is trying to stand up here but Lundgren is controlling him well.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Tuytuhlz defending well.
Tuytuhlz is pressing down on Lundgren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tuytuhlz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lundgren trying to control but Tuytuhlz is working from the bottom.
Tuytuhlz is pulling down on Lundgren's head to control his posture. #T3#
Tuytuhlz looking to control.
Lundgren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lundgren scoring with some ground and pound.
Lundgren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tuytuhlz looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuytuhlz, not yet.
Tuytuhlz keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Tuytuhlz.
Lundgren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lundgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tuytuhlz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lundgren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuytuhlz avoids it really well and circles away.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.#CL2#
Lundgren has Tuytuhlz up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuytuhlz misses with a punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuytuhlz throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Tuytuhlz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lundgren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tuytuhlz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tuytuhlz sprawls well. Tuytuhlz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
Lundgren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tuytuhlz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuytuhlz misses the target.
Tuytuhlz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundgren moves away.#T1##CL2#
Lundgren drives through and clinches with Tuytuhlz against the cage.
#BC#
Tuytuhlz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren is looking to clinch but Tuytuhlz is avoiding it.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lundgren is just out of range.
Lundgren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tuytuhlz defends well and Lundgren ends up having to push Tuytuhlz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Tuytuhlz has Lundgren up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuytuhlz.
Lundgren avoids the elbow strike from Tuytuhlz, against the cage.
Tuytuhlz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Tuytuhlz tries to work over Lundgren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuytuhlz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Tuytuhlz digs a right hand underneath Lundgren's ribcage. Lundgren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Tuytuhlz.
Lundgren is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Lundgren jumps into guard, dragging Tuytuhlz to the mat.
Lundgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuytuhlz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tuytuhlz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lundgren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tuytuhlz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tuytuhlz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lundgren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuytuhlz. #SU#
Tuytuhlz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Tuytuhlz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuytuhlz misses with a looping right.
Lundgren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lundgren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuytuhlz.
Lundgren wants to clinch up but Tuytuhlz keeps it at a distance.
Tuytuhlz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lundgren or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuytuhlz, which made it look bad.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook but Lundgren blocks it.
Lundgren feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Lundgren blocks a jab.
Lundgren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lundgren slips a jab and a cross from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tuytuhlz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lundgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lundgren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuytuhlz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundgren shoots in for a double leg but Tuytuhlz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tuytuhlz throwing a counter right hand but Lundgren manages to avoid it.
Lundgren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyke Tuytuhlz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tuytuhlz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Lundgren!
A very excited looking Mattias Lundgren rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Lundgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lundgren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dudley throws the left hand but Lundgren avoids the punch easily.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
Lundgren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dudley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dudley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lundgren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lundgren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dudley is fending him off so far but Lundgren persists. Nope, Dudley circles away and we're back to standing.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Lundgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lundgren. #SUB#
Lundgren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dudley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lundgren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lundgren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Lundgren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dudley tries to bench press Lundgren off him but Lundgren keeps the position.
Dudley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lundgren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lundgren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dudley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dudley tries to improve position but can't.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudley keeps working.
Lundgren gets to mount! Dudley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dudley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Lundgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudley defends it easily.
Dudley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dudley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Lundgren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lundgren keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully.
Lundgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundgren, not yet.
Lundgren is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dudley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dudley landing some decent shots from guard.
Lundgren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lundgren forces his way into half guard.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Dudley defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Lundgren gets a double leg takedown into Dudley's guard.
Dudley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lundgren shoots in but no luck this time.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dudley sprawls well. Dudley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Dudley. No joy for Lundgren on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Dudley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Lundgren looking for a takedown.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dudley to keep the fight standing.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Dudley on the inside.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dudley to keep the fight standing.
Dudley lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dudley.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Lundgren shrugs off.
Lundgren jumps guard but Dudley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dudley lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Mattias Lundgren's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lundgren takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lundgren wants a takedown.
Dudley stops a takedown attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lundgren's elbow.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lundgren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dudley can turn it around.
Lundgren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dudley walks away with a smile on his face. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dudley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dudley with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Lundgren 's eye. #T3#
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lundgren controls his hands.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley is leaning against Lundgren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lundgren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dudley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Dudley as Lundgren shoots in.
Lundgren walks into a left hand.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lundgren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
Lundgren attempts a counter takedown but Dudley avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Dudley shows good takedown defense.
Lundgren slips under a jab from Dudley.
Dudley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lundgren. Lundgren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Damian Dudley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lundgren or perhaps it was just good defense by Dudley, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lundgren or perhaps it was just good defense by Dudley, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Dudley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley is pressed up against the cage. Lundgren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dudley down to the mat. Dudley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lundgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
Dudley throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Dudley rushes Lundgren and presses him up against the cage.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley digs a right hand into Lundgren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lundgren's gas tank.
Dudley digs a right hand underneath Lundgren's ribcage. Lundgren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dudley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Mattias Lundgren's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley lands a left hand.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mattias Lundgren's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Mattias Lundgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Menezes vs Edmonds
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lunges at Lundgren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundgren's hand. #CUT#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith connects with a right hand. Lundgren shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lundgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundgren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A bone on bone clash there as Lundgren blocks the leg kick.
Smith lands with a cross. #CL#
Smith rushes Lundgren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Lundgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lundgren blocks an uppercut.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Lundgren's ribcage. Lundgren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lundgren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Lundgren controls his hands.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lundgren's defenses.
We've been informed that Lundgren has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lundgren's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Mattias Lundgren's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lundgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Lundgren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Lundgren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lundgren gets his way!
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lundgren is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Lundgren working for a choke but Smith is defending well. #T3#
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Lundgren to control. #SUB2#
Lundgren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smith is defending well though. Lundgren let's go of the attempt for now.
Lundgren is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Lundgren looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lundgren will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith is in bad spot here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith trying to control but not successfully.
Well, with Lundgren on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smith is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Good control from Lundgren.
Smith has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lundgren.#SUB2#
Lundgren working for the choke.
Lundgren struggling to land strikes to the head as Smith covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lundgren tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Lundgren crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Lundgren is rocked!#TD2#
Lundgren scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Lundgren is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lundgren seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lundgren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lundgren is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith pushes Lundgren off looking to stand but Lundgren dives back in and keeps control.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lundgren advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lundgren passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lundgren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T3#
Lundgren is still trying to improve position.
Smith has Lundgren pulled in close to control his posture.
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Smith stands up and waves to Lundgren to follow him.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Lundgren off the cage and back into range.#CUT#The cut above Mattias Lundgren's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Lundgren jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith works on Lundgren's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Lundgren controls the action.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundgren blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundgren is looking for a takedown.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Smith lands an elbow just above Lundgren 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Lundgren against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lundgren.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Lundgren blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Lundgren blocks the elbow strike.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Lundgren in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#Mattias Lundgren's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lundgren prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a left hand.
Lundgren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Lundgren turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lundgren manages to end up in side control.
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Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lundgren working away.
Lundgren working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Lundgren trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Lundgren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lundgren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lundgren tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Lundgren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
An elbow from Lundgren crashes against the mat.
Lundgren working the strikes but Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Lundgren sits in half guard.
Lundgren is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing.
Lundgren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mattias Lundgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren avoids the body shot from Smith.
Lundgren tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
A less than humble Chad Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Reedtz vs Roy
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Lundgren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lundgren prevents Barnes from standing back up.
Barnes has a hand on Lundgren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lundgren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barnes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barnes! #T1#
Lundgren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Lundgren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Lundgren uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes. #T2#
Lundgren punching from mount but Barnes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barnes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Barnes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lundgren.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Lundgren landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Lundgren goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnes is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundgren trying to control the position.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Lundgren won't let him. #T3#
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving.
Barnes is really struggling to control Lundgren but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lundgren 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.
Barnes postures up in Lundgren's guard and throws a big left but Lundgren blocks it.
Lundgren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lundgren pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lundgren working the head and body with strikes.
Lundgren is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Lundgren is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Lundgren from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lundgren.
Lundgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Lundgren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lundgren tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Reggie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Reggie Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Lundgren's leg but Lundgren calmly moves out of range.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Lundgren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lundgren avoids it.
Lundgren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lundgren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Lundgren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Lundgren avoids nicely.
Lundgren blocks a jab.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lundgren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Lundgren's head.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes tries to buck Lundgren off but Lundgren is having none of it.
Lundgren in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Lundgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
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Lundgren tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Lundgren trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lundgren lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Lundgren tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lundgren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that second round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundgren trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Lundgren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes won't allow Lundgren to pass to mount.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Lundgren moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Lundgren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes is trying to control Lundgren's posture but Lundgren avoids it.
Lundgren working the body and head with strikes.
Barnes prevents Lundgren from improving position.
Barnes wants to control but Lundgren postures up.
Barnes stops Lundgren from passing to mount. #T2#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes trying to control but Lundgren flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Barnes trying to control the action but Lundgren just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Lundgren is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barnes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Lundgren is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lundgren not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lundgren controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lundgren's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Barnes is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet but Lundgren has full control of the position and if anything, Barnes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a choke. Barnes gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Barnes manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lundgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Lundgren's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattias Lundgren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lundgren 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren 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:
SMASH: Roy vs Tosen
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Lundgren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Masvidal counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masvidal!
Masvidal's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Masvidal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masvidal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Masvidal is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lundgren landing strikes from the mount.
Masvidal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masvidal is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You get the feeling that Masvidal really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T1#
Lundgren lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lundgren is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Masvidal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Masvidal shrugs it off.
Lundgren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB2#
Lundgren working for a submission but Masvidal is keeping him at bay.
Masvidal tries to hold on but Lundgren postures up.
Masvidal manages to control the position for a moment.
Lundgren misses with a head shot.
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Lundgren lands a big elbow.
Lundgren wants to control the pace but Masvidal is squirming around nicely.
Masvidal wants to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
Lundgren misses with a head shot.
Lundgren controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Lundgren working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Lundgren's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Lundgren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Lundgren is landing with some decent strikes but Masvidal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Lundgren goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Masvidal turns into him and now he's in Lundgren's guard.
#SUB2#
Lundgren looking for a guillotine here but Masvidal defends easily.
#SU#
Masvidal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lundgren, up you get! #T4#
Lundgren shoots for a takedown but Masvidal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Masvidal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lundgren fails with the takedown.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal swings for the body but Lundgren moves out of range.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal sets himself, and Lundgren steps forward looking for the clinch! Masvidal avoids it this time.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Lundgren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Lundgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lundgren has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Masvidal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lundgren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lundgren.
Lundgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lundgren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lundgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Lundgren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Masvidal controlling the position for now.
Masvidal is looking to escape.
Lundgren wants to take a breather but Masvidal is having none of it.
Lundgren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masvidal is trying to stand.
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal wants to improve his position but Lundgren is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura but Masvidal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lundgren to get the leverage.
Lundgren passes to side control.
Masvidal is trying to control Lundgren's posture but Lundgren avoids it.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
Lundgren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lundgren lands a nice forearm strike.
Masvidal is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Lundgren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masvidal pushes Lundgren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lundgren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lundgren is chipping away with strikes.
Masvidal gets back to half guard.
Masvidal looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Masvidal pushes Lundgren off and gets back to his feet.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lundgren circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Lundgren shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masvidal throws a hook but Lundgren avoids it easily.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Lundgren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Masvidal clinches up against the cage.
Masvidal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lundgren.
Masvidal misses with a knee to the head.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Lundgren has him pressed against the cage.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masvidal to keep the fight standing.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Lundgren jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Lundgren around his waist. Lundgren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Lundgren jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Lundgren around his waist. Lundgren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal scores with a shot to the side of Lundgren's head.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Lundgren won't allow it.
#BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Lundgren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Masvidal has Lundgren up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lundgren's elbow.
Masvidal lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Masvidal's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Lundgren manages to pull guard.
Lundgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lundgren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masvidal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masvidal controlling from the top position. #T1#
Masvidal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Masvidal gets to his feet. Lundgren looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lundgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.#TD2#
Lundgren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masvidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Masvidal's guard now, I'm sure.
Masvidal is looking to stand back up but Lundgren counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Masvidal.
Masvidal is not content to let Lundgren control the position.#T2#
Lundgren controlling the action here.
Masvidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lundgren is trying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lundgren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Masvidal trying to control but Lundgren postures up.
Masvidal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lundgren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Masvidal is controlling Lundgren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lundgren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Lundgren works his foot free and advances to mount.
Masvidal is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Masvidal is trying desperately to improve position.
Lundgren trying to control but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal tries to reverse the position but Lundgren maintains control.#T4#
Lundgren won't let Masvidal get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Masvidal wants to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound.
Masvidal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Masvidal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Masvidal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lundgren's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lundgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masvidal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masvidal tries to stand but Lundgren is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mattias Lundgren.
I think Lundgren 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren 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:
SMASH: Kowal vs Selvatico
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Lundgren shoots and misses
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lundgren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jay avoids it really well and circles away.
Jay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Jay.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donny Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren lands with a shot to the body.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Jay looks to land a right hand but Lundgren moved out of range.
And Lundgren tries to counter it with a takedown but Jay pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Lundgren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lundgren shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Lundgren moves into the clinch.
Jay avoiding damage.
Jay stalling in the clinch.
Jay slows down the pace here.
Lundgren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Lundgren blocks an uppercut.
Jay has had enough of the clinch but Lundgren keeps him there for the moment.
Jay has Lundgren pushed against the cage.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Jay has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jay swivels and escapes.#T3#
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jay's waist but Jay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
Jay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jay leaves Lundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jay thows a leg kick but Lundgren checks it #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jay has his hands clasped together around Lundgren's back. He's all about the action.
Jay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lundgren is working away from the top position though.
Jay is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lundgren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jay!
Jay tries to hold on but Lundgren postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Lundgren wants to finish this one by submission but Jay is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lundgren.
Jay tries to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jay is looking to escape.
Lundgren lands a big shot there that rocks Jay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay tries to hold on but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren avoids the attempt from Jay to control.
Lundgren landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jay misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Jay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lundgren keeps trying to improve his position.#ES#
Jay kicks Lundgren off and gets back to his feet.
Lundgren goes for a double leg but Jay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jay continues to drive forward.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jay but Jay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Jay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Jay connects with a right hand. Lundgren shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
Lundgren with the counter takedown but Jay avoids it easily.
Lundgren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lundgren slips under a jab from Jay.
Lundgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jay defends it well.
Lundgren fails with the takedown.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren tries to clinch there but Jay circles away.
Jay misses with a shot to the body
and Lundgren counters with a left and a right that stings Jay.
Jay thuds a left hand into Lundgren's body.
Jay throws a leg kick but Lundgren checks it.
Lundgren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Jay wants to slow Lundgren down by chopping away at his legs.
Jay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lundgren takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Lundgren is just out of range.
Lundgren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jay is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Lundgren.#TD2#
Lundgren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jay to the mat! Jay manages to get full guard.
Jay has Lundgren pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Jay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lundgren defends well.
Jay pulls Lundgren in to control the position. #T3#
Lundgren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jay can't do much from the bottom here.
Jay is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lundgren off and has taken his back!
Lundgren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lundgren wants to improve his position but Jay is controlling well.
Jay not doing much here.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Lundgren wants to get back to full guard.
Lundgren trying to control here.
Jay stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jay's waist but Jay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
A big right from Jay misses.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Lundgren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Lundgren drives through with a takedown into Jay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jay pushes Lundgren off and gets back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Lundgren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lundgren fails with the takedown.
Lundgren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jay misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Jay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jay throws out a leg kick but Lundgren moves out of range and Jay only half commits.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Jay. No joy for Lundgren on that attempt.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Jay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jay with a jab.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundgren with the counter takedown but Jay avoids it easily.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jay's waist but Jay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
Lundgren walks into a left hand. #T2#
Jay cracks a nice hook into Lundgren's ribs.
Lundgren shoots for a takedown but Jay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jay misses with a hook. Lundgren ducked under it nicely.
Lundgren blocks a leg kick.
Lundgren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lundgren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jay finds it's way round the side to connect with Lundgren's head.
Jay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Jay misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown. Jay fights it but they end up in guard.
Jay has control of Lundgren's left arm, preventing Lundgren from doing any damage.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Jay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lundgren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lundgren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Jay is retaining full guard.
Lundgren preventing the sweep.
Jay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Jay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lundgren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lundgren passes into half guard.
Jay wants to control but Lundgren is keeping busy.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Jay defending well.
Jay controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Jay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Jay!
Mattias Lundgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Roy vs Cole 3
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Lundgren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lawrence throws a big shot that misses.
Lundgren tries to counter by clinching up but Lawrence breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Lundgren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawrence, pushing him back against the cage.
Lundgren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawrence walks away with a smile on his face. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawrence throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Lawrence. #TD#
Lundgren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lawrence quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Lawrence looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lundgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lundgren works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lawrence slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Lundgren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawrence is trying to maintain the position but Lundgren is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lawrence is trying is best to control the position here.
Lawrence is not content to let Lundgren control the position.
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. Lundgren connects with a nice short shot to Lawrence's temple.
Lawrence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lundgren.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawrence manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence, not yet. #T2#
Lundgren looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren is working hard here to advance position.
Lawrence looking to control.
Lundgren is pushing down on Lawrence's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrence is fighting to maintain full guard but Lundgren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lawrence controlling the position well.
Lundgren is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawrence is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence wants to control but Lundgren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lundgren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lundgren is thwarting Lawrence's attempts to control the position.
Lundgren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lawrence wants to control but Lundgren is having none of it.
Lawrence is looking to improve his position but Lundgren isn't that keen on the idea.
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lawrence is looking to escape.
Lundgren looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Lundgren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lundgren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lundgren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lawrence working to try and regain half guard.
Lawrence regains half guard.
Lundgren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lawrence!
Lawrence is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren throwing strikes here but Lawrence is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lawrence is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lundgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawrence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Lundgren rushes Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lundgren up against the cage.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Lawrence gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lundgren regains guard.
Lawrence postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawrence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawrence working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lawrence distracts Lundgren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawrence distracts Lundgren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawrence is working Lundgren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB#
Lundgren looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
Lawrence lands a couple of digs.
Lawrence pushing down on Lundgren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lundgren is looking to improve his position.
Lundgren is not content to let Lawrence control the position.
Lawrence lands strikes from half guard.
Lawrence trying to control the pace.
Lawrence is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Lawrence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren trying to control from the bottom.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lundgren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lawrence lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawrence connects with a couple of short punches.
Lawrence is working Lundgren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Lundgren isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lawrence stacks Lundgren on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lawrence!
Lawrence scoring with punches and elbows.
Lawrence scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lundgren to see if he's OK.
Lundgren is not content to let Lawrence control the position. #T3#
Lundgren tries to buck Lawrence off but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lundgren is trying to control Lawrence's posture but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lundgren to see if he's OK.
John Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lundgren wants to control but Lawrence postures up.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lundgren keeps working.
Lawrence controlling from side mount.
Lundgren taking a bit of punishment here - Lawrence scoring with strikes. #T4#
Lundgren is trying to improve his position.
Lawrence lands a few punches from side control.
Lundgren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lawrence working the head and body with strikes.
Lawrence slips a nice elbow through Lundgren's hands, connecting with Lundgren's forehead.
Lawrence lands with a punch from half guard.
Lawrence working Lundgren over with strikes.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Lundgren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawrence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lundgren wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
Lawrence winds up and cracks Lundgren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lawrence stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawrence wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawrence raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Lundgren feinted with a counter takedown.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Lundgren 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.
Lundgren preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Lundgren pushes his legs off easily.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is trying to keep Lundgren in close.
Lawrence is controlling Lundgren's posture.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lundgren defends well.#T1#
Lundgren won't allow Lawrence to sweep him here.
Lundgren passes Lawrence's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lundgren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lawrence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lundgren.
Lundgren throwing shots but Lawrence is blocking nicely.
Lawrence moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lawrence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lundgren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lundgren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawrence is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lundgren passes into side control.
#SUB#
Lundgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lawrence regains half guard.
Lawrence is trying to control but can't.
Lundgren is keen to just control but Lawrence is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lundgren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawrence sees it coming and defends easily.
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Lawrence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawrence won't allow Lundgren to pass to mount.
Lawrence trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lawrence does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawrence manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lawrence looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lundgren is defending well. Lawrence quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lundgren has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lawrence celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lawrence!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Lawrence waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGEâ„¢'s logo in front of the cameras.
Mattias Lundgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Ragnaar misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ragnaar keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ragnaar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lundgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundgren, not yet.
Lundgren looking to control.
Ragnaar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren trying to control the position.
#T1#
Ragnaar stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren working a defensive guard but Ragnaar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lundgren tries to bench press Ragnaar off him but Ragnaar keeps the position.
Lundgren has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lundgren is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ragnaar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lundgren is looking for a sweep. Ragnaar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lundgren tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ragnaar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lundgren is looking to improve his position.
Lundgren wants to get back to full guard but Ragnaar has mounted him!
Lundgren is looking to get to half guard.
Lundgren is trying to reverse the position but instead Ragnaar has taken his back - oops!#T3#
Ragnaar controls the action.
Ragnaar is not going to allow Lundgren to sit and survive in this position.
Ragnaar 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.
Ragnaar keeps control of the position as Lundgren tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ragnaar controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lundgren breaks Ragnaar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnaar keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nils Ragnaar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ragnaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lundgren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnaar throws a push kick but Lundgren slaps the foot to one side.
Lundgren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ragnaar with the inside leg kick.
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches up with Ragnaar, looking for a takedown. Lundgren pushes Ragnaar against the cage but Ragnaar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lundgren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Ragnaar is predictable there #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ragnaar pushes Lundgren off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar throws the left hand but Lundgren avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Lundgren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ragnaar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragnaar wants it to stay on the feet.
Ragnaar lands with a hook. Lundgren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lundgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragnaar misses with a jab to the body
and Lundgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but Lundgren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lundgren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ragnaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnaar with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Lundgren gets a takedown into half guard.
Ragnaar has one foot on Lundgren's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nils Ragnaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnaar thows a leg kick but Lundgren checks it #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown. Ragnaar fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgren trying to move into half guard but instead Ragnaar has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ragnaar stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgren.#T2##SUB2#
Lundgren pushes a forearm under Ragnaar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ragnaar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nils Ragnaar spoke after the fight, saying 'Gonna Train Hard Again And Get The Next Win'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Chaos vs Dong 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Masvidal leaves Lundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Masvidal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lundgren slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Lundgren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Masvidal takes a swing at Lundgren's ribcage but misses.
Lundgren with the counter takedown but Masvidal avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a single leg into guard. Masvidal didn't expect that.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Masvidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masvidal is keeping the position for now.
Masvidal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lundgren manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masvidal is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Masvidal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lundgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masvidal has managed to get both his arms back between Lundgren's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masvidal defends well.#SU#
Lundgren is working an open guard so Masvidal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lundgren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Lundgren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Lundgren rushes Masvidal and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Lundgren jumps guard.
Lundgren looking to control.
Masvidal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lundgren's guard.#SUB2#
Lundgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lundgren 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.#T3#
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but instead Lundgren has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lundgren drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Lundgren off! Lundgren jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Masvidal is retaining full guard.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lundgren postures up.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Masvidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masvidal is trying to keep Lundgren in close.
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Masvidal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lundgren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masvidal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Lundgren drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Masvidal dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Masvidal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Masvidal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masvidal defends it well.
Lundgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masvidal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lundgren is defended easily by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a jab when Lundgren was well out of range.#CL#
Masvidal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Lundgren won't allow it.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lundgren controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage.
Lundgren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masvidal smiles and moves away.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lundgren drives through with a takedown into Masvidal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masvidal working a defensive guard here.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Lundgren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masvidal's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Masvidal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lundgren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lundgren pushing down on Masvidal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lundgren stops Masvidal from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren stops Masvidal from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Lundgren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundgren.
Masvidal won't allow Lundgren to pass to mount.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masvidal is trying to stand back up but Lundgren is controlling him
Lundgren tries to pass to full mount but Masvidal defends it. #SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB2#
Lundgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Masvidal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lundgren wants to advance to full mount but Masvidal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masvidal is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Masvidal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lundgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masvidal has managed to get both his arms back between Lundgren's legs - danger averted.
Masvidal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lundgren controls Masvidal momentarily but Masvidal frees himself. #T4##SU#
Masvidal stands up and waves to Lundgren to follow him.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Masvidal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masvidal lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Lundgren tries to keep at a distance but Masvidal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lundgren darts in looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets double underhooks and turns Lundgren into the cage.
Lundgren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masvidal sprawls well. Masvidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
Masvidal throws a hook but Lundgren avoids it easily.
Masvidal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lundgren's head.
Masvidal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Masvidal instigates a clinch.
Lundgren goes for a takedown attempt but Masvidal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Lundgren slips the punch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Lundgren shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masvidal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Lundgren tries to keep at a distance but Masvidal has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masvidal swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Lundgren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masvidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Masvidal's guard now, I'm sure.
Lundgren forces his way into half guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masvidal pushes Lundgren off looking to stand but Lundgren dives back in and keeps control.
Lundgren stalling away here and it's allowed Masvidal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lundgren stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.
Masvidal pulls Lundgren in close to his closed guard and prevents Lundgren from doing any damage or advancing position.
Masvidal keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass.
Lundgren pushing down on Masvidal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Masvidal manages to get to full guard.
Lundgren content to stall in guard here.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Masvidal is keeping the position.
Masvidal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Masvidal pulls Lundgren in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lundgren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Lundgren isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal lands with a right hand.
Lundgren shoots in for a double leg but Masvidal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot by Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masvidal's waist but Masvidal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Masvidal misses the target.
Lundgren defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masvidal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nate Masvidal thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Mattias Lundgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
CFC 501
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Strauss throws a hook but Lundgren blocks it.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Strauss sprawls well.
Lundgren is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by Strauss.
Strauss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Lundgren ducks down to avoid it.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss digs a good hook to Lundgren's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lundgren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lundgren showed some decent athleticism there.
Lundgren wants to pass to mount but Strauss is defending the position.
Strauss is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Strauss is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strauss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren.
Strauss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lundgren is keen to just control but Strauss is a slippery customer.
Lundgren drops an elbow to the side of Strauss's head.
Lundgren is pressing down on Strauss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strauss is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strauss has managed to free his arm - good work. #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.
Lundgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strauss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strauss keeps working.
Strauss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lundgren on the ground.
Strauss wants to get back to full guard.
Lundgren passes to side control.
Lundgren tries to score with some ground and pound. Strauss controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Strauss is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Lundgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss tries to improve position but can't.
Strauss is working hard here to advance position.
Lundgren wants to control but Strauss is keeping him busy.
Strauss dodges the ground and pound from Lundgren.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strauss has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lundgren working the ground and pound but Strauss is defending the strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Lundgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strauss keeps working.
Lundgren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Strauss's legs.
Strauss gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura but Strauss is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Lundgren moves out of range of the body kick.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Lundgren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strauss.
Despite the aggression on Lundgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Strauss sprawls well.
Lundgren fails with the takedown.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundgren moves away.
Lundgren fails to land the takedown.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lundgren looking to score a takedown here. Strauss is defending well but Lundgren drives through and ends up in Strauss's guard.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Strauss is keeping the position.#T1#
Strauss is pulling down on Lundgren's head to control his posture.
Lundgren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lundgren taking a break here but Strauss is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lundgren is trying to control. Strauss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren trying to mount his opponent but Strauss defends it.
Strauss tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg. #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.
Strauss keeping hold of Lundgren's head, controlling as best he can.
Lundgren wants to pass to mount but Strauss is defending the position.
Lundgren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strauss defends it well.
Strauss is staying active underneath Lundgren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strauss tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg.
Lundgren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strauss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Lundgren is still trying to improve position.
Strauss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Strauss has a hand on Lundgren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lundgren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lundgren with the ground and pound from mount.
Lundgren trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Lundgren swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Strauss is now in Lundgren's guard. A big mistake from Lundgren there, giving up the dominant position!
Strauss controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lundgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lundgren wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Strauss is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss throws a jab when Lundgren was well out of range.
Strauss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lundgren avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Strauss cracks Lundgren with a good jab.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown but Strauss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lundgren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strauss throws the left hand but Lundgren avoids the punch easily.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strauss defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.#T1#
Lundgren with a poor takedown
and Strauss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Strauss sprawls well.
Lundgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strauss scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Lundgren slips a jab from Strauss.
Strauss takes a swing at Lundgren's ribcage but misses.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Lundgren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lundgren dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
#T2#
Lundgren shoots in and drives through. Strauss sprawls well.
Strauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strauss misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Lundgren drives through with a takedown into Strauss's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren pushing down on Strauss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lundgren is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Lundgren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss gets full guard.#T3#
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strauss looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lundgren trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strauss is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strauss pulls Lundgren in close to prevent any damage.
Lundgren is pushing down on Strauss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strauss is fighting to maintain full guard but Lundgren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Strauss controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strauss is not content to let Lundgren control the position.
Mattias Lundgren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lundgren 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren 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:
CFC 489: IsMore v Wallace
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Stardust throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lundgren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stardust's guard.
Lundgren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stardust can't keep his opponent in guard - Lundgren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Lundgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Stardust is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Stardust's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stardust gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Stardust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stardust manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Stardust throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lundgren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stardust's guard.#SUB2#
Lundgren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stardust looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stardust looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stardust! #REVR#
Lundgren manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stardust's best efforts.
Lundgren is trying to control but can't.
Lundgren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stardust wants to stand but Lundgren has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lundgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundgren, not yet. #T2##SU#
Lundgren is working an open guard so Stardust takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lundgren. That did some damage!
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lundgren.
Stardust displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lundgren.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lundgren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stardust sprawls well. Stardust wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Stardust stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stardust wants it to stay on the feet.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt - Stardust sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stardust cracks Lundgren with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lundgren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lundgren ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Lundgren wants to clinch.
Stardust tried to counter with a leg kick but Lundgren avoided it.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
Stardust's corner calls for a 1-2. Stardust obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lundgren darts in looking for a takedown but Stardust gets double underhooks and turns Lundgren into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stardust. That's going to slow Lundgren down.
Nice jab there from Stardust.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundgren has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Stardust counters with a head kick that drops Lundgren to the mat! Lundgren scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Lundgren is rocked!
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Stardust! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ziggy Stardust!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ziggy Stardust made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Mattias Lundgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
CFC 480: Tiotio v IsMore 2
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Lundgren gets caught flat footed, as Doomsday shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doomsday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lundgren is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Doomsday wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lundgren, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Doomsday tries for a kimura but Lundgren is defending well.
Lundgren wants to control but Doomsday postures up.#SUB#
Doomsday has hold of Lundgren's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lundgren tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Doomsday cranks the arm and Lundgren screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lundgren, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kronos Doomsday!
Mattias Lundgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
CFC 472: Tiotio v Chukwuma
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Giannopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Giannopoulos scores with a jab.#KD2#
Giannopoulos cracks Lundgren with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Giannopoulos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lundgren to stand back up!#ROC2#Lundgren is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Giannopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Lundgren attempts a counter takedown but Giannopoulos avoids it well and moves away.
Oh Lundgren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Giannopoulos.
Lundgren attempts a counter takedown but Giannopoulos avoids it well and moves away.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook.
Lundgren tries to counter by clinching up but Giannopoulos breaks away and moves out of range.
Lundgren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Giannopoulos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lundgren seems to have got his legs back now.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook.
Lundgren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Giannopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lundgren lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Lundgren shoots in and gets a takedown into Giannopoulos's guard.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lundgren stops Giannopoulos from standing up. #T1#
Giannopoulos keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Lundgren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Giannopoulos pulls Lundgren in close to prevent any damage.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Giannopoulos is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lundgren slips under a jab from Giannopoulos.
No joy there for Giannopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lundgren takes one to the side of the head.
Lundgren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Giannopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Lundgren moves in looking to clinch but Giannopoulos pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Giannopoulos.
Lundgren tries to counter by clinching up but Giannopoulos breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Giannopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giannopoulos throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown. Giannopoulos fights it but they end up in guard.
Giannopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lundgren is one step ahead there.
Lundgren advances position into side control!
Giannopoulos 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.
Giannopoulos dodges the ground and pound from Lundgren.
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Giannopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lundgren tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Giannopoulos wants to get back to his feet.
Giannopoulos prevents Lundgren from moving into mount.
Lundgren trying to control the action but Giannopoulos is working from the bottom.
Lundgren wants to control for a moment but Giannopoulos uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lundgren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Giannopoulos's thigh. Giannopoulos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lundgren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Giannopoulos keeps moving.
Lundgren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Giannopoulos keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass.
Lundgren trying to control but Giannopoulos is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Giannopoulos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Giannopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Lundgren moves away and avoids it.
Lundgren appears to be looking for a big counter.
Giannopoulos lands a jab to the head.
Giannopoulos throws a body punch but Lundgren moves out of range.
Lundgren tries to counter with a takedown but Giannopoulos is quick to defend against it.
Lundgren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Giannopoulos is fending him off so far but Lundgren persists. Nope, Giannopoulos circles away and we're back to standing.
Good standup being displayed there by Giannopoulos as he connects with a hook.
Nikos Giannopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Giannopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundgren moves away.
Lundgren attempts a counter takedown but Giannopoulos avoids it well and moves away.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giannopoulos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Giannopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giannopoulos. Lundgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giannopoulos throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Lundgren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Giannopoulos's guard.
Giannopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lundgren trying to control but Giannopoulos is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giannopoulos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lundgren is controlling him.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Giannopoulos is keeping the position.#T1#
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Giannopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Giannopoulos is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lundgren drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Giannopoulos dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lundgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lundgren has a closed guard, preventing Giannopoulos from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lundgren trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Giannopoulos wants to stand but Lundgren has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nikos Giannopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD#
Lundgren closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Giannopoulos did well to prevent Lundgren getting side control.
Giannopoulos is holding on to half guard well.
Lundgren misses with a head shot. Giannopoulos uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Giannopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giannopoulos is pulling down on Lundgren's head. It's preventing any offense from Lundgren, at least for the moment.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Giannopoulos is keeping the position.#T4#
Lundgren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Giannopoulos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giannopoulos keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giannopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Giannopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Giannopoulos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Giannopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Giannopoulos throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease.
Lundgren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Giannopoulos misses with a low kick.
Giannopoulos throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Lundgren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Giannopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lundgren is one step ahead there.
Giannopoulos is pulling down on Lundgren's head to control his posture.
Giannopoulos keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giannopoulos is looking to stand up but Lundgren isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Giannopoulos wants to sweep here but Lundgren controlling him for the moment.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Giannopoulos is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lundgren won't allow Giannopoulos to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Giannopoulos misses with a looping right.
Lundgren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Giannopoulos throws a hook but Lundgren avoids it easily.
Giannopoulos throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease.
Lundgren appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Lundgren scores with a takedown into Giannopoulos's guard.
Giannopoulos can't keep his opponent in guard - Lundgren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Giannopoulos pushes Lundgren off looking to stand but Lundgren dives back in and keeps control.
Giannopoulos is staying active underneath Lundgren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lundgren wants to pass to mount but Giannopoulos is defending the position.
Lundgren not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura but Giannopoulos is defending well.
Giannopoulos keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lundgren is thwarting Giannopoulos's attempts to control the position.
Giannopoulos won't allow Lundgren to pass to mount.
Lundgren trying to control from Giannopoulos's half guard. Giannopoulos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Giannopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giannopoulos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giannopoulos pulls Lundgren in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Giannopoulos lands a front kick.
Nice takedown defense from Giannopoulos. No joy for Lundgren on that attempt.
Giannopoulos cracks Lundgren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Giannopoulos misses.
Lundgren tries to counter by clinching up but Giannopoulos breaks away and moves out of range.
Giannopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lundgren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Giannopoulos sprawls and moves away.
Giannopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giannopoulos motions for Lundgren to come forward. Giannopoulos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Giannopoulos slaps away a takedown attempt from Lundgren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giannopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Lundgren off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikos Giannopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Giannopoulos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikos Giannopoulos!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikos Giannopoulos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Mattias Lundgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
CFC 465: Outlaw vs Dupree
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lundgren. That did some damage!
Lundgren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tulikoura misses with a double jab.
Lundgren tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Tulikoura to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.#TD#
Lundgren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tulikoura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lundgren is taking a breather. Tulikoura 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.
Lundgren wants to control but Tulikoura is keeping him busy.
Lundgren is just content to waste time from the top position. Tulikoura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tulikoura is pulling down on Lundgren's head. It's preventing any offense from Lundgren, at least for the moment.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tulikoura is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Lundgren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Tulikoura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tulikoura connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Lundgren gets the takedown into side control.
Tulikoura throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Lundgren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lundgren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Lundgren feinted with a counter takedown.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tulikoura as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Lundgren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tulikoura on his heels. He'll look to pass Tulikoura's guard now, I'm sure.
Tulikoura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Tulikoura keeps moving.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tulikoura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tulikoura is trying to keep Lundgren in close.
#T3#
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tulikoura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tulikoura keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Lundgren preventing the sweep.
Tulikoura keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tulikoura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lundgren misses with a takedown
and Tulikoura counters with a low kick, right behind Lundgren 's knee.
Lundgren tries for a takedown but Tulikoura circles away easily
and Tulikoura counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Tulikoura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Tulikoura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tulikoura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lundgren.
Lundgren attempts a counter takedown but Tulikoura avoids it well and moves away.
A cross from Tulikoura lands.
Tulikoura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Tulikoura as Lundgren shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tulikoura sprawls well. Tulikoura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from Tulikoura is predictable there #TD#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tulikoura won't be happy with that.
Lundgren tries to score with some ground and pound. Tulikoura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lundgren throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tulikoura works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lundgren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tulikoura defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lundgren frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Lundgren goes for an armbar but Tulikoura turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tulikoura. #T1##SUB#
Lundgren looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tulikoura has picked Lundgren up and slammed him! Lundgren can't keep hold of the triangle and Tulikoura manages to pass to side control!
Tulikoura wants to control but Lundgren is keeping him busy.
Tulikoura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lundgren!
Tulikoura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johannes Tulikoura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lundgren tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Lundgren stops Tulikoura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tulikoura looking to control but Lundgren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lundgren can't escape the position.
Lundgren tries to hold on but Tulikoura pushes him away. #SU2#
Tulikoura stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tulikoura sprawls well. Tulikoura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Tulikoura misses.
Johannes Tulikoura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tulikoura misses with a left hand #TD#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lundgren is trying to control. Tulikoura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tulikoura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lundgren wants to pass to mount but Tulikoura is defending the position.
Tulikoura trying to hold on to Lundgren's head to control him but Lundgren postures up.
Tulikoura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Tulikoura has hold of Lundgren's hands but Lundgren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Lundgren seems to be working for a kimura but Tulikoura defends the submission attempt.
Lundgren is keen to just control but Tulikoura is a slippery customer.
Tulikoura tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Tulikoura won't allow it.
Lundgren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tulikoura wants to control but Lundgren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tulikoura.
Lundgren fails with the takedown.
Tulikoura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt
and Tulikoura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tulikoura throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulikoura lands a jab to Lundgren's midsection.#TD#
Lundgren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tulikoura gets back to half guard.
Tulikoura wants to sweep but Lundgren has passed to side control!
Tulikoura wants to get back to his feet but Lundgren drags him back down.#T1#
Tulikoura takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lundgren tries to advance to mount but Tulikoura instead regains half guard.
Tulikoura trying to control but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Tulikoura defending well.
Lundgren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tulikoura tries to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away. #T2#
Tulikoura is desperately trying to improve his position but Lundgren has a good base and remains in mount.
Lundgren avoids the attempt from Tulikoura to control.
Lundgren prevents Tulikoura from getting the reversal.
Tulikoura wants to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tulikoura regains half guard.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Tulikoura defending well.
Lundgren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lundgren controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Tulikoura is trying desperately to improve position.
Tulikoura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lundgren is just content to waste time from the top position. Tulikoura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lundgren passes Tulikoura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tulikoura tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tulikoura keeps working. #T4#
Tulikoura tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.
Lundgren winds up and cracks Tulikoura with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura here.
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tulikoura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tulikoura defending well though.
Tulikoura is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tulikoura is not content to let Lundgren control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mattias Lundgren.
I think Lundgren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CFC 459: Tiotio v IsMore
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Lundgren off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
A head kick by McDonnell misses #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren is looking to pass into half guard but McDonnell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McDonnell is in guard.#REVR#
Lundgren wants to sweep here but McDonnell controlling him for the moment.
Lundgren throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lundgren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lundgren looking for subs off his back but McDonnell has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
McDonnell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lundgren is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
McDonnell decides to stand and escape the position.
McDonnell scores with a head kick.
McDonnell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lundgren with the ground and pound but McDonnell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lundgren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Lundgren is working McDonnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lundgren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDonnell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lundgren trying to control the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Lundgren working for a triangle but McDonnell defends it easily.
Lundgren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Lundgren working for a triangle but McDonnell defends it easily.
Lundgren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonnell is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Lundgren tries to keep at a distance but McDonnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lundgren goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonnell prevents it.
McDonnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but McDonnell won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McDonnell manages to break the clinch.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell throws a hook but Lundgren blocks it.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonnell won't be happy with that.
Lundgren trying to control the position but McDonnell is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Lundgren goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonnell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lundgren but great work by McDonnell.
Lundgren tries to buck McDonnell off but McDonnell is having none of it.
Lundgren keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
McDonnell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McDonnell instigates a clinch. #T2#
Lundgren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
A short left from McDonnell.
A short body shot lands from McDonnell as the two fighters clinch.
Lundgren drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDonnell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cory McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Lundgren down.
McDonnell keeps Lundgren at a distance using the push kick.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Lundgren gets tackled into the cage by McDonnell. McDonnell maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
McDonnell tries to land knees in the clinch but Lundgren avoids the damage to the body.
McDonnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonnell.
#T3#
Lundgren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonnell walks away with a smile on his face. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonnell is looking to land body kicks.
McDonnell thuds his right hand into Lundgren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
McDonnell darts in and clinches Lundgren up against the cage.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lundgren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDonnell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cory McDonnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonnell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lundgren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lundgren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonnell digs a right hand into Lundgren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lundgren's gas tank.
Lundgren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lundgren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonnell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDonnell tries to land knees in the clinch but Lundgren avoids the damage to the body.
McDonnell landing knees to the body.
#T4#
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lundgren's elbow.
McDonnell lands a body punch. #BC#
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease.
Cory McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonnell tries to avoid it but Lundgren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonnell to the ground. McDonnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lundgren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonnell pinned against the cage. McDonnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
McDonnell pushes Lundgren away with a front kick.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Lundgren slaps the foot to one side.
McDonnell throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
McDonnell clinches.
A short body shot lands from McDonnell as the two fighters clinch.
McDonnell is working Lundgren over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McDonnell obliges.
Lundgren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lundgren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDonnell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#KD#
McDonnell lands a big head kick that sends Lundgren tumbling to the mat! McDonnell takes a step backwards and waves Lundgren back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Lundgren is rocked!
McDonnell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lundgren is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonnell finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lundgren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Lundgren with that takedown attempt.
Lundgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonnell throws a powerful right kick. Lundgren tried to block low but the kick was high! Lundgren was taken right off of his feet! McDonnell jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cory McDonnell!
During a confident post fight interview, Cory McDonnell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Mattias Lundgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
C81: McDonald vs. Gee
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Lundgren with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Darko counters by moving into the clinch.
Lundgren goes for a takedown attempt but Darko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Lundgren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Darko was covering up waiting for the punch and Lundgren finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Darko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lundgren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Darko is tightening it up a little... Lundgren has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lundgren reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lundgren taps out! Nice BJJ there by Darko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Mattias Lundgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
C77: Muller vs. McDonald
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Shamrock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Lundgren.
Shamrock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shamrock throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Lundgren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lundgren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shamrock wants to control but Lundgren postures up.
Shamrock prevents Lundgren from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock seems a little lost for a moment, as Lundgren dominates the positioning.
Lundgren tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shamrock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lundgren. #T1##SUB#
Lundgren seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura here.
Lundgren moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Lundgren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lundgren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lundgren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shamrock, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Lundgren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shamrock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lundgren's guard! Nice work there by Shamrock!
Shamrock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lundgren trying to keep a closed guard but Shamrock is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lundgren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Lundgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lundgren is trying to keep Shamrock in close.
Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren wants to control but Shamrock passes easily into half guard.
Lundgren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock is thwarting Lundgren's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Lundgren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shamrock controlling the action here.
Lundgren trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lundgren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lundgren.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shamrock throws a hook but Lundgren blocks it.#CL#
Lundgren moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Lundgren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock is working Lundgren over against the cage.
Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Lundgren's takedown attempt.
Lundgren blocking some punches.
#TD#
Lundgren has picked Shamrock up - he's going for a ride! Lundgren dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura but Shamrock is defending well.
#T1#
Shamrock is looking to control Lundgren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shamrock avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura but Shamrock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lundgren to get the leverage.
Mattias Lundgren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is defending well. #SUB#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lundgren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lundgren is working for a kimura but Shamrock is defending it quite comfortably.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lundgren is stalling here. Shamrock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lundgren seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shamrock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Shamrock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lundgren will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shamrock has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lundgren!
Shamrock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lundgren is looking to escape.
Shamrock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lundgren tries to control Shamrock's body but Shamrock pushes him off. Lundgren squirms to his side and now Shamrock has his back! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lundgren tries to break free.
Lundgren turns into Shamrock and is now in his guard.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Lundgren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren tries to advance to mount but Shamrock instead regains half guard.
Shamrock won't allow Lundgren to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stan Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lundgren.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lundgren on the side of the head.#TD#
Lundgren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shamrock is trying to defend but Lundgren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Lundgren is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lundgren pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Lundgren trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Lundgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Shamrock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lundgren looks to land a strike but Shamrock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lundgren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shamrock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lundgren, into his guard. #REVB#
Lundgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundgren, not yet.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shamrock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundgren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lundgren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shamrock's guard. #REVR##T3#
Lundgren advances to half guard.
Lundgren is pressing down on Shamrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamrock is holding on for now.
Shamrock has his hands clasped together around Lundgren's back. He's all about the action.
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shamrock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lundgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Shamrock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shamrock wants to control but Lundgren is keeping busy.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura but Shamrock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lundgren to get the leverage.
Lundgren trying to mount his opponent but Shamrock defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren is working hard here to advance position.
Lundgren slips a nice elbow through Shamrock's hands, connecting with Shamrock's forehead.#SUB#
Lundgren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shamrock is just riding it out for now. Lundgren eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattias Lundgren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lundgren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
C73: Tofail vs. Muller
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Lundgren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pinales sprawls well initially but Lundgren persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura but Pinales is defending well.
Ground and pound from Lundgren.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Pinales won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lundgren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lundgren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lundgren's back!
You can see the frustration on Lundgren's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Pinales has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Pinales is looking for the choke from the back position but Lundgren is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lundgren is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Lundgren's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Pinales is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Pinales is persistently looking for the submission but Lundgren is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Pinales looking to break Lundgren's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lundgren remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pinales will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Lundgren is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pinales gets his way!
Lundgren is really stuck here.
#T2##SUB2#
Pinales patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren trying to control but not successfully.
Pinales doesn't have the hooks in and Lundgren manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Lundgren looking to improve position, pressing down on Pinales's thigh with his hand. Pinales seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lundgren paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lundgren's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Pinales picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Mattias Lundgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
C69: McNasty vs. Gee
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Lundgren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lundgren is one step ahead there.
Lundgren trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster is pulling down on Lundgren's head. It's preventing any offense from Lundgren, at least for the moment.
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lundgren manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Lancaster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Lundgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lancaster defends it easily.
Lundgren 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.
Lancaster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lundgren is trying to hold Lancaster in close to prevent damage but Lancaster has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lancaster sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lundgren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgren.#SUB#
Lundgren looking for a guillotine here but Lancaster defends easily.
#T3#
Lancaster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lancaster is continuing to stall.
Lancaster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.#T4#
Lundgren has a takedown stuffed.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lancaster as he avoids it easily.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lundgren.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgren tries to clinch up
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lundgren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lancaster lands a jab to Lundgren's midsection.
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lancaster's waist but Lancaster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundgren appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lundgren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster stuffs the takedown.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown but Lancaster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lundgren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgren moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lundgren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lundgren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lancaster on his heels. He'll look to pass Lancaster's guard now, I'm sure.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancaster has Lundgren pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Lancaster has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lundgren has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Lundgren.
Lundgren blocking some punches.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Lundgren looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lancaster as he jumps to the side.
Lancaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lundgren goes for a double leg but Lancaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lancaster continues to drive forward.
Lancaster prevents the takedown attempt.
Lundgren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lancaster walks away with a smile on his face. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lundgren tries to clinch up.
Lundgren moves out of range of the strikes.
Lundgren walks into a left hand.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundgren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lundgren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lancaster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundgren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Lundgren moves forwards but Lancaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lundgren shoots and misses
and Lundgren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Lundgren is rocked!#CUT2#Mattias Lundgren's cut is getting worse.
Henry Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lundgren is aggressively charging in as Lancaster backs up avoiding any damage. Lancaster tosses out a jab and Lundgren runs right into it face first! Lundgren is out cold! Lancaster dropped down on all fours and is barking in Lundgren's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Lancaster!
Henry Lancaster bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Mattias Lundgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
C66: McNasty vs. Muller
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Lundgren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Lundgren scores with a takedown into Thighpunch's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lundgren is looking to work some ground and pound but Thighpunch has wrist control.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Thighpunch is retaining full guard.
Lundgren throws a big right hand that misses.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Thighpunch is retaining full guard.
Lundgren 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.
Lundgren landing with the ground and pound.
Lundgren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Lundgren is working for a guillotine from mount but Thighpunch frees his head quite easily.
#T1#
Lundgren thowing shots but they're missing.
Lundgren wants to control the pace but Thighpunch is squirming around nicely.
Thighpunch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lundgren thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Thighpunch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lundgren. #T2#
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thighpunch is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thighpunch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lundgren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thighpunch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thighpunch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lundgren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lundgren is landing with some decent strikes but Thighpunch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lundgren trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Lundgren is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thighpunch has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lundgren looking for a guillotine from mount but Thighpunch is having none of it. #T3#
Lundgren wants to control the pace but Thighpunch is squirming around nicely.
Lundgren content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Lundgren looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Thighpunch is squirming around, avoiding Lundgren's attempts to control the action. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lundgren punching from mount but Thighpunch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lundgren throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lundgren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lundgren tries to control but Thighpunch wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thighpunch working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thighpunch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lundgren.
Thighpunch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lundgren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been informed that Thighpunch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lundgren fails with the takedown
and Thighpunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lundgren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thighpunch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lundgren manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thighpunch misses the target.
Lundgren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lundgren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Thighpunch throws a jab when Lundgren was well out of range.
Thighpunch's corner calls for a 1-2. Thighpunch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lundgren is defended easily by Thighpunch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lundgren shoots in and bounces Thighpunch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thighpunch trying to control the position here. #T2#
Thighpunch 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lundgren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lundgren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lundgren passes Thighpunch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thighpunch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Lundgren seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thighpunch is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren 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:
C61: McNasty vs. Fujimoto
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Shamrock scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Shamrock is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Shamrock shuts the power down on Lundgren. Lights out, game over! Shamrock is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stan Shamrock!
Stan Shamrock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Mattias Lundgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
C56: Johnson vs. McNasty
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Lundgren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lundgren somewhat.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lundgren.
Lundgren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lundgren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zan takes a swing at Lundgren's ribcage but misses.
Lundgren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Lundgren tries to counter with a clinch but Zan shakes him off and moves away.
Lundgren shoots in but no luck this time.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lundgren has time to react.
Lundgren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zan tries to avoid it but Lundgren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zan to the ground. Zan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan misses with a hook. Lundgren ducked under it nicely.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Lundgren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lundgren's guard! Nice work there by Zan!
Zan wants to get up but he can't break Lundgren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Lundgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zan defends it easily.#SU#
Zan stands up and waves to Lundgren to follow him. #T2#
Lundgren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Lundgren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zan throws a hook but Lundgren avoids it easily.
Lundgren defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Lundgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Lundgren's shoulder, as Lundgren tries to avoid the shot.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zan defends it well.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
#T3#
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Lundgren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Lundgren moved out of range.
Lundgren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zan.
Lundgren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zan avoids it really well and circles away.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lundgren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Zan misses.
Zan misses with a hook. Lundgren ducked under it nicely.
Zan misses the jab.#T4#
Zan misses with a straight left.
Lundgren with the counter takedown but Zan avoids it easily.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown. Zan tries to sprawl out of it but Lundgren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zan scores with the left hand. Lundgren knows he should have avoided that one.
Lundgren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lundgren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.#TD2#
Lundgren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zan was covering up waiting for the punch and Lundgren finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan pulls Lundgren in close to his closed guard and prevents Lundgren from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Zan as Lundgren shoots in.
Lundgren slips under a jab from Zan.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Lundgren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Lundgren moved out of range nicely.
Lundgren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lundgren fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
Lundgren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zan lands with a straight right. Lundgren didn't see that one coming.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Zan scores with a nice right hand.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lundgren.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundgren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundgren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zan but Zan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lundgren shoots in but Zan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lundgren.
Lundgren avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lundgren.
Zan works Lundgren's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Donk. Zan catches Lundgren right on the button with a cross.
Zan scores with a hook.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lundgren.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zan defends it well.
Zan with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lundgren walks into a jab.
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Lundgren is rocked!
Lundgren slips a jab from Zan.
Zan throws a hook but Lundgren avoids it easily.
Lundgren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lundgren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Lundgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lundgren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lundgren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lundgren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Lundgren misses.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Lundgren moved out of range.
And Lundgren tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Zan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lundgren takes one to the side of the head.
Lundgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Zan as Lundgren shoots in.
Lundgren shoots in and drives through. Zan sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Lundgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundgren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zan swivels and escapes.
Nice straight punches there by Zan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zan.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundgren with the counter takedown but Zan avoids it easily.#T4##CL#
Zan rushes Lundgren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Good body shot from Zan.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zan to keep the fight standing.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Zan.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan digs a right hand underneath Lundgren's ribcage. Lundgren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Lundgren prevents a body shot from Zan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Lundgren wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice defenses there by Lundgren.
A left lands for Zan.
Zan throws the left hand but Lundgren avoids the punch easily.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Lundgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan scores with a punch to the head.
Lundgren is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundgren seems to have recovered his senses.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Lundgren ducks down to avoid it.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zan avoids it really well and circles away.
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zan cracks Lundgren with a good jab.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Zan.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Lundgren moves out of range of the strikes.
Lundgren shoots in but Zan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zan thuds his right hand into Lundgren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Lundgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Zan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zan lands with a cross. #CL#
Zan moves into range and clinches up with Lundgren.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan dips a shoulder and cracks Lundgren with a mighty uppercut! Lundgren falls back against the cage and Zan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lundgren is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
After winning the bout, Tan Zan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Mattias Lundgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
C51: Al Jhit vs. Lermontov
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Thighpunch misses with a looping right.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thighpunch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lundgren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Thighpunch misses with a right hand #TD#
and Lundgren counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lundgren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lundgren misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thighpunch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lundgren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Lundgren working away.
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Thighpunch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lundgren is putting a hurting on Thighpunch here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lundgren has knee on belly momentarily but Thighpunch bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lundgren trying to control the action but Thighpunch is working from the bottom.
Thighpunch won't allow Lundgren to pass to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thighpunch keeps working.
Lundgren tries to pass to full mount but Thighpunch defends it. #SUB#
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thighpunch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren. #SUB#
Lundgren seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Thighpunch has recovered full guard. #T3#
Thighpunch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thighpunch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thighpunch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren is working hard here to advance position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lundgren 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.
Lundgren is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lundgren dives in for a single leg takedown but Thighpunch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thighpunch tries a body shot but Lundgren blocks it.
Lundgren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thighpunch tries to throw a body punch but Lundgren avoids it by throwing Thighpunch back against the cage. #BC2#
Thighpunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Lundgren with that takedown attempt.
Lundgren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thighpunch circles away.
Thighpunch wants to counter with a clinch but Lundgren pushes him away.
Lundgren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thighpunch avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lundgren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Butch Thighpunch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lundgren doesn't manage to clinch there - Thighpunch circles away.
Lundgren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thighpunch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Lundgren.
Lundgren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lundgren dives in for a single leg takedown but Thighpunch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Thighpunch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thighpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lundgren's elbow.
Thighpunch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thighpunch misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lundgren pulls Thighpunch into guard.
Lundgren seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thighpunch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lundgren is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Lundgren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thighpunch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lundgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thighpunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Thighpunch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Lundgren is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thighpunch frees his head nicely. Oh but Lundgren has switched to an armbar! Thighpunch is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
C46: Melondov vs. Friedrichsen
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Lundgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conway.#TD#
Lundgren 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.
Lundgren stopping the sweep attempt from Conway.
Lundgren is looking to work some ground and pound but Conway has wrist control.
Conway pulls Lundgren in close to his closed guard and prevents Lundgren from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lundgren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lundgren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Conway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Conway is looking to regain half guard here but Lundgren keeps moving and retains side control.
Lundgren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Lundgren in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Conway is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mattias Lundgren!
In his post fight interview, Mattias Lundgren started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C40: Lundgren vs. Pinales
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Lundgren fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales is trying for a kimura here. Lundgren looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pinales wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
A determined Javier Pinales didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Mattias Lundgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
C33: Lydon vs. Umm
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Lundgren. Beautiful body shot.
Krylov leaves Lundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krylov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krylov falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Krylov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov is looking to stand up but Lundgren won't let him. #SU#
Krylov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lundgren, up you get! #CL2#
Lundgren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Krylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krylov tries to bum rush Lundgren with a series of wild strikes but Lundgren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krylov defends it well.#T1#
Krylov misses with the combination.
Krylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Krylov digs a good body shot into Lundgren's ribs.#TD#
Krylov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krylov showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Krylov stands up and beckons Lundgren to join him on the feet.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses.
Lundgren tries to clinch but Krylov is having none of it.
Lundgren moves in looking to clinch but Krylov pushes him off.#TD#
Krylov looking to score a takedown here. Lundgren is defending well but Krylov drives through and ends up in Lundgren's guard.
Krylov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SU#
Lundgren is working an open guard so Krylov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov misses with a right hand
and Lundgren counters with a one-two to the body.
Krylov tried to score with a low kick but Lundgren checks it.
Krylov circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov misses with a body punch
and Lundgren counters with a left and a right that stings Krylov.
Krylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lundgren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Lundgren gets tackled into the cage by Krylov. Krylov maintains the clinch.
Krylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krylov is trying to break free.#BC#
Krylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
Lundgren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krylov.#TD#
Krylov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krylov showed some decent athleticism there.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU#
Krylov stands up and beckons Lundgren to join him on the feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a single leg into guard. Krylov didn't expect that.
Krylov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lundgren presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Krylov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krylov tries to circle away but Lundgren has him pinned against the cage.
Lundgren looking for a takedown.
Ivan Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Krylov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Krylov working hard to break the clinch.
Krylov wants to break free but Lundgren has control.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Krylov has him pressed against the cage.
Krylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lundgren has Krylov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krylov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Krylov manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Krylov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lundgren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krylov lunges at Lundgren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundgren's hand.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown. Krylov tries to sprawl out of it but Lundgren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krylov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Krylov misses its target.
Lundgren tries to clinch but Krylov moves out of range.
Lundgren dives in for a single leg takedown but Krylov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Krylov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Krylov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lundgren napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Krylov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lundgren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krylov defends well and Lundgren ends up having to push Krylov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ivan Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Nice uppercut lands for Krylov. That snapped Lundgren's head back.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundgren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Lundgren is looking to clinch but Krylov is avoiding it.
Krylov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown. Krylov fights it but they end up in guard.
Krylov pushes Lundgren off and gets back to his feet.
Lundgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krylov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krylov tries to bum rush Lundgren with a series of wild strikes but Lundgren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krylov defends it well.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Lundgren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lundgren shoots in but no luck this time.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Krylov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lundgren is looking for a sweep.#T2##SU#
Krylov decides to stand back up. Krylov steps back and let's Lundgren get back to his feet.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lundgren.
Lundgren avoids the head kick by Krylov.
And Lundgren tries to counter it with a takedown but Krylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Krylov drives through and clinches with Lundgren against the cage.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Krylov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Krylov breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Krylov. No joy for Lundgren on that attempt.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lundgren tries to counter with a clinch but Krylov shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Lundgren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krylov quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Krylov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lundgren keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Krylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren walks into a left hand. #CL#
Krylov takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Lundgren is working for takedown but Krylov is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Krylov breaks from the clinch.
Lundgren tries to clinch up.
Krylov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lundgren. #CL#
Krylov moves into range and clinches up with Lundgren.#BC#
Krylov manages to break the clinch.
Lundgren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Krylov rushes Lundgren and presses him up against the cage.
Krylov is looking to break free of the clinch but Lundgren has double underhooks. #BC#
Krylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundgren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##TD#
Lundgren gets caught flat footed, as Krylov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Krylov won't allow Lundgren to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lundgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lundgren working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Krylov stands and steps away. Lundgren gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lundgren avoids the head kick by Krylov.
#TD2#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krylov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Krylov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Krylov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lundgren is standing up over Krylov. Krylov looks to escape but Lundgren dives into side control.
#REVR#
Krylov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lundgren wants to control but Krylov is keeping him busy.
Krylov is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivan Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krylov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Lundgren lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lundgren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Krylov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lundgren looking to control but Krylov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lundgren won't let Krylov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lundgren working the ground and pound effectively.
Krylov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lundgren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#Krylov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Krylov has been cut.
Krylov is trying to stand up.#T2#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krylov is squirming around, avoiding Lundgren's attempts to control the action.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet.
Lundgren unloading with bombs!#CUT2#Ivan Krylov's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lundgren landing strikes from the mount and Krylov is in trouble!
Oh Krylov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Ivan Krylov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lundgren drops a big elbow. That's hurt Krylov! More shots from Lundgren and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren 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:
C25: Kuwabara vs. Lydon
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Lundgren wants to clinch up but Zan keeps it at a distance.
Lundgren has a takedown stuffed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lundgren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundgren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Lundgren wants to counter with a clinch but Zan pushes him away.#CL2#
Lundgren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lundgren takes a shot to the head.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Lundgren avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lundgren controls his hands.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Lundgren.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Lundgren.
#T1#
Lundgren tries to pull guard but Zan won't allow it.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan tries to work over Lundgren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zan just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Lundgren jumps guard and drags Zan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundgren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.
Lundgren 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#
Zan is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Lundgren wants to take a breather but Zan is having none of it.
Zan pushes Lundgren off looking to stand but Lundgren dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Lundgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Zan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zan! #SUB2#
Lundgren looking for a guillotine from mount but Zan is having none of it.
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Lundgren wants to finish this one by submission but Zan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lundgren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Lundgren jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zan and Lundgren has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3##SUB2#
Lundgren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zan, who protects the arm well.
Lundgren misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lundgren taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lundgren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zan tries to buck Lundgren off but Lundgren is having none of it.
Zan prevents Lundgren from improving position.
Lundgren taking a break here but Zan is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lundgren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lundgren on the ground.
Zan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lundgren has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Lundgren wants to finish this one by submission but Zan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lundgren.
Lundgren looking to ground and pound but Zan is blocking nicely.
Zan tries to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zan is trying desperately to improve position.
Zan wants to control but Lundgren is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Zan closes the distance and clinches.
Zan tries to work over Lundgren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lundgren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lundgren has Zan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zan digs a right hand into Lundgren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lundgren's gas tank.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Zan cracks Lundgren with a nice body shot.
Lundgren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zan prevents it.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Good body shot from Zan.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan lands a left hand.
#T1#
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
Lundgren can't get the takedown.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
Lundgren blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan pushes Lundgren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Zan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan is working Lundgren over against the cage.
Zan pushes Lundgren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards. #ROC#Lundgren is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Zan.
Lundgren is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Lundgren tries to pull guard but Zan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lundgren seems to have recovered his senses.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lundgrens head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lundgren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tan Zan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Zan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.#T4#
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Zan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
A body shot lands from Zan.
Zan lands a body punch.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Lundgren takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zan pushes Lundgren against the cage. Zan is working some dirty boxing. Zan pushes off with a quick right hook! Lundgren goes down! Lundgren tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zan moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A very excited looking Tan Zan 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.
Mattias Lundgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
C18: Menshikov vs. Alyoshin
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Lundgren moves out of range as Conway strikes.#CL#
Lundgren gets a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Lundgren has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lundgren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Conway smiles and moves away.
Nice cross by Conway.
Conway lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway throws a big shot that misses.
Lundgren jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Conway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lundgren is looking to clinch. #T1#
Conway throws a jab but it's blocked by Lundgren.
Conway misses with a straight left. #CL#
Lundgren moves into the clinch.
Conway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Lundgren manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Lundgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conway content to stall in guard here.
Lundgren has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2##SUB#
Lundgren has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Conway is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lundgren.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conway slows the pace down.
Conway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lundgren keeps working. #T3#
Lundgren regains half guard.
Conway is looking to advance position but Lundgren won't allow it.
Lundgren tries to roll over but Conway keeps him under control.
Lundgren is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Lundgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conway pulls his head out easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Conway sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lundgren missing with punches from the bottom.
Lundgren is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Conway is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Conway dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lundgren has his takedown stuffed
and Conway counters with a straight right hand.
Lundgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mattias Lundgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway lands a really nice looking cross but Lundgren seems unphased.
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway looks to land a right hand but Lundgren moved out of range.
Lundgren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Conway misses with a wild body shot.
Lundgren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A lazy left from Conway finds it's target.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt - Conway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lundgren moves in looking to clinch but Conway pushes him off.
As Lundgren backs off Conway throws a huge counter combo but Lundgren manages to avoid it all.
Ricky Conway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lundgren feinted with a counter takedown.
Conway swats away the attempt to clinch by Lundgren.#TD#
Lundgren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Conway is trying to defend but Lundgren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Conway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lundgren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Conway won't allow Lundgren to pass to mount.
Lundgren trying to control from half guard but Conway is working away.
Lundgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Conway is not content to let Lundgren control the position.
Conway is looking to improve his position.
Lundgren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lundgren seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Lundgren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lundgren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conway is just riding it out for now. Lundgren eventually gives up the hold.
Conway tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura but Conway is defending well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lundgren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Lundgren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lundgren passes to side control. #SUB#
Lundgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conway is trying to control Lundgren's posture but Lundgren avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Conway lunges at Lundgren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundgren's hand. #TD#
Lundgren closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Conway did well to prevent Lundgren getting side control.#SUB#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura but Conway is defending well.
#SUB#
Lundgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Conway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway trying to control here.
#SUB#
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren. #T1#
Lundgren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lundgren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lundgren wants to control but Conway is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Conway defends it well.
Lundgren wants to take a breather but Conway is having none of it.
Lundgren performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lundgren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Conway is looking to improve his position.
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Conway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lundgren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lundgren is looking to pass Conway's guard but actually Conway recovers to full guard.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Conway can't keep his opponent in guard - Lundgren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Lundgren there.
Mattias Lundgren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conway trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lundgren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lundgren throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Conway because Lundgren loaded up on that one. #T4##SUB#
Conway defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lundgren.
We've been informed that Conway has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lundgren prevents Conway from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Lundgren looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lundgren swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Conway is now in Lundgren's guard. A big mistake from Lundgren there, giving up the dominant position!
Conway trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lundgren wants to sweep here but Conway controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattias Lundgren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lundgren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mattias Lundgren!
In his post fight interview, Mattias Lundgren started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Combate 14: Jesus vs. Maxim 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Neil missing with a left hand there. Lundgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neil connects with a right hand. Lundgren shakes it off.
Lundgren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Neil misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lundgren is thwarting Neil's attempts to control the position.
Neil is looking to improve his position.
Neil trying to hold on to Lundgren's head to control him but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren prevents Neil from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil is staying active underneath Lundgren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neil's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Neil tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Neil makes his way to full guard, as Lundgren worked for a kimura.
#T1#
Lundgren looking to pass the guard.
Neil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Neil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neil is keeping the position for now.
Neil pulls Lundgren in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Lundgren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Neil on his heels. He'll look to pass Neil's guard now, I'm sure.
Neil has control of Lundgren's left arm, preventing Lundgren from doing any damage.
Lundgren is pushing down on Neil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neil is fighting to maintain full guard but Lundgren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neil is not content to let Lundgren control the position.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Neil still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Neil has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
Neil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lundgren has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Neil throws an elbow but Lundgren slips to the side and avoids it well.
Neil fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Neil throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Neil is looking to take a break and control but Lundgren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lundgren defending against the ground and pound.
Lundgren is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neil in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Neil landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Neil scoring with punches and elbows.
Neil looks up at the clock and then as Lundgren takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Neil smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Neil is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neil in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Neil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Neil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Neil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Neil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neil feinted with a counter takedown.
Lundgren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neil tries to avoid it but Lundgren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neil to the ground. Neil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Lundgren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Neil quickly recovers to half guard.
Neil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Neil.
Lundgren passes Neil's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lundgren is keen to just control but Neil is a slippery customer.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Neil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lundgren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lundgren's back!
Neil is working the ground and pound. Can Lundgren escape?
Lundgren tries to escape but Neil has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lundgren covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Neil is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lundgren is defending well though. Neil let's go of the attempt for now.#T1#
I really don't envy Lundgren right now.
Lundgren is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Neil 's hooks.
Neil lands a big elbow.
Neil landing strikes, looking to finish!
Neil in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Neil working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lundgren is working to get back to half guard.
Neil sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Neil lands with some strikes.
Neil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lundgren is trying desperately to improve position.
Neil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lundgren tries to reverse the position but Neil maintains control.
Neil landing strikes from the mount and Lundgren is in trouble!
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?#T3#
Neil wants to control the pace but Lundgren is squirming around nicely.
Neil in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Neil goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lundgren turns into him and now he's in Neil's guard.
Neil trying to control the position.
Neil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundgren advances position into side control!
Lundgren advances nicely into full mount.
Luke Neil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neil can't escape the position.
Lundgren punching from mount but Neil doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lundgren dominating with strikes here.
Neil tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Lundgren working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Neil turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lundgren off and cradles Neil's limp body as Lundgren celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mattias Lundgren!
A less than humble Mattias Lundgren misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CFN7: Severini vs. Carvalho
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Guy.
Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lundgren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Guy moves into the clinch successfully.
Lundgren jumps guard but Guy stands there with Lundgren around his waist. Lundgren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guy is trying to push Lundgren away but Lundgren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Guy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Guy gets a clinch. #TD2#
Lundgren jumps into guard, dragging Guy to the mat.
#SUB2#
Lundgren has his foot on Guy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guy works his way back into a safe position though.
Guy wanted to stand there but Lundgren had control of the position. #T1#
Guy wants to stand and escape but instead Lundgren has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Guy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lundgren slips nicely into half guard.
Guy is trying to escape back to his feet but Lundgren uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working. #T2#
Guy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Guy is not content to let Lundgren control the position.
Guy tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Lundgren has managed to slip his arm under Guy's chin. This could be all over... yep, Guy is tapping out! Submission win for Lundgren.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren 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:
CFN4: Lundgren vs. Zan
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zan misses with a hook. Lundgren ducked under it nicely.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Lundgren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zan is positioning himself well to prevent Lundgren advancing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zan tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1##SUB#
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lundgren.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zan keeps working.
Lundgren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zan's thigh. Zan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zan is trying to control the position but Lundgren postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zan keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass. #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.
Zan is controlling Lundgren's posture.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren is pushing down on Zan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zan is fighting to maintain full guard but Lundgren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Zan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zan has his hands clasped together around Lundgren's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lundgren.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg.
Zan is not content to let Lundgren control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zan's waist but Zan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zan is fending him off so far but Lundgren persists. Nope, Zan circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Lundgren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zan to the mat! Zan manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Zan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lundgren has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lundgren's elbow.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundgren takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Zan.
Lundgren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Zan digs a right hand into Lundgren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lundgren's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lundgrens head.
Lundgren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
Zan lands a big right hand that sends Lundgren crashing to the mat! Zan stays standing though and waves Lundgren back to his feet!#ROC2#Lundgren is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Lundgren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zan misses with a looping left.
Lundgren seems to have got his legs back now.
Lundgren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan drops Lundgren with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lundgren! Zan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
Tan Zan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
CFN2: Lundgren vs. Conway
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Conway. Lundgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundgren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Conway sprawls and moves away.
Conway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conway stuffs the takedown.
Lundgren is looking to clinch but Conway is avoiding it.
Conway misses with an uppercut.
Lundgren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Conway sprawls and moves away.
Conway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Conway lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren misses with a double jab
and Conway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conway misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Conway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Conway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
Conway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
Lundgren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lundgren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lundgren doesn't manage to clinch there - Conway circles away.
#CL#
Lundgren moves into the clinch.
Lundgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lundgren is trying to maintain a safe position but Conway gets an underhook and turns Lundgren into the cage.
Conway scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Conway. #T2#
Conway lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conway.
Conway throws a head punch that misses.
Conway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conway lands a left hand.
Conway swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conway.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lundgren struggles to land a body shot inside as Conway controls his hands.
Lundgren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgren jumps guard but Conway turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Lundgren.
Conway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conway is working Lundgren over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Conway - that landed with a thud.
Lundgren looking for a takedown.
Lundgren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Lundgren.
Conway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
Conway lands with a light punch inside.
Conway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lundgrens head.
Lundgren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Conway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lundgrens head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conway misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Lundgren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lundgren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lundgren keeping moving, preventing Conway from controlling successfully.
Conway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lundgren looking for a guillotine here but Conway defends easily.
Lundgren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Conway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A lazy left from Conway finds it's target.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Conway sprawls well.
Conway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Lundgren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Conway!
Conway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lundgren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lundgren tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Lundgren has hold of Conway's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Conway seems comfortable defending it but Lundgren has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Conway is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Conway is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lundgren couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mattias Lundgren!
After the fight, Mattias Lundgren 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:
GDL 48: Kong vs Stone
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren is looking to clinch but Royale is avoiding it.
It looked like Royale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Royale scores with a jab to the body.
Royale motions for Lundgren to come forward. Royale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Royale falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Royale pushes Lundgren off, looking to escape but Lundgren dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Royale is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GDL 41: Fist vs Bateman
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Lundgren gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Lundgren is trying to get an arm triangle but Jordan is defending well. #SUB#
Lundgren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jordan, who protects the arm well.
Jordan tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Lundgren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jordan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lundgren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jordan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lundgren has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jordan!#T1#
Jordan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jordan tries to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
Jordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lundgren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Lundgren stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Lundgren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jordan's guard.
Jordan is looking to stand back up but Lundgren counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jordan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan won't allow Lundgren to pass to mount.
Lundgren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jordan pushes Lundgren off but Lundgren dives into side control.
#T2#
Lundgren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lundgren is working Jordan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lundgren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lundgren in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jordan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lundgren goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jordan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lundgren but great work by Jordan.
Jordan wants to control but Lundgren is keeping him busy.
Lundgren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Lundgren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lundgren is concentrating on defense, preventing Jordan from advancing position. #T3#
Lundgren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lundgren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jordan won't allow Lundgren to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lundgren working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving. #T4#
Jordan looking to sit in guard and control but Lundgren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lundgren throwing strikes from guard but Jordan blocks nicely.
Lundgren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lundgren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lundgren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lundgren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jordan's guard.
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lundgren 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.
Lundgren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jordan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jordan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lundgren.
Jordan feints the counter takedown.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lundgren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jordan enables Lundgren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jordan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lundgren stands and throws Jordan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jordan struggling a bit here.
Jordan is not content to let Lundgren control the position.
Jordan can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan looking for a sweep but Lundgren has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1##SUB#
Lundgren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jordan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Lundgren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jordan sees it coming and defends easily.
Lundgren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Lundgren is controlling the pace.
Lundgren moves into full mount! Jordan won't be happy about that!
Lundgren controlling his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Lundgren working for a submission but Jordan is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Lundgren is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jordan is surviving well by controlling Lundgren's body position as best he can.
Lundgren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jordan hang on?
Mattias Lundgren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lundgren trying to control but Jordan is having none of it. #SUB#
Jordan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lundgren. #SUB#
Lundgren goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jordan turns into him and now he's in Lundgren's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgren is trying to keep Jordan in close.
#T3##ES#
Lundgren manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lundgren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jordan defends well and Lundgren ends up having to push Jordan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt.
As Lundgren backs off Jordan throws a huge counter combo but Lundgren manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lundgren closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jordan's guard.
Jordan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundgren passes Jordan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Lundgren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Lundgren is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jordan is surviving well by controlling Lundgren's body position as best he can.
Jordan working to try and regain half guard.
Lundgren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lundgren working for a guillotine from mount but Jordan is in no mood to give up.
Jordan is bucking up trying to escape but Lundgren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Jordan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lundgren.
Jordan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jordan misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jordan won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing good reports from Lundgren's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lundgren controlling the position.
Jordan wants to control but Lundgren postures up.
Jordan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Lundgren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lundgren works to advance to full mount. Jordan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lundgren with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lundgren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Lundgren lands with some strikes.
Lundgren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB#
Lundgren working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Lundgren is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Jordan is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren 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:
GDL 29: Fist vs Boi ll
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Lundgren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murata to score with a decent uppercut.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murata but Murata pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Murata looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Murata drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lundgren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lundgren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lundgren! #REVR#
Lundgren tries to score with some ground and pound. Murata controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren tries to move to mount but Murata blocks the move with his legs.
Murata is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Lundgren passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Murata!
Lundgren 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.#SUB#
Murata is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lundgren locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Murata is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GDL 24: Roughneck vs Stead
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Lundgren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dealo is trying to defend but Lundgren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lundgren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dealo defending well though.
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dealo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dealo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dealo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dealo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lundgren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dealo sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dealo defending well though.
Dealo wants to control but Lundgren is keeping busy.
Dealo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dealo tries to get out of the position.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Dealo defending well. #T1#
Dealo is refusing to be controlled, as Lundgren sits in half guard.
My spies in Iron Wolf Private Gym inform me that Lundgren has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dealo tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.
Lundgren tries to pass to full mount but Dealo defends it.
Lundgren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lundgren prevents Dealo from improving his position.
Lundgren uses his free foot to push down on Dealo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dealo.
Dealo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Dealo is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Lundgren stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
Dealo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dealo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lundgren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dealo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lundgren manages to get to full guard.
Lundgren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Lundgren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dealo's guard. #REVB#
Lundgren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lundgren is fighting to break Dealo's control of his arms but Dealo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lundgren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dealo keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass.
Dealo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dealo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dealo wants to sweep here but Lundgren controlling him for the moment.
Dealo keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass. #T4#
Dealo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dealo is controlling Lundgren's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dealo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dealo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dealo with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Dealo lying in Lundgren's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lundgren decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Dealo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mattias Lundgren!
A very excited looking Mattias Lundgren rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GDL 19: Legba v Roughneck
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Lundgren changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heikkinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lundgren advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Heikkinen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lundgren locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Heikkinen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mattias Lundgren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Reid has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Lundgren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reid can't fight it off and eventually Lundgren manages to take the fight to the floor. Reid looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lundgren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren trying to control the action but Reid is working from the bottom.
Lundgren lands a few punches from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reid has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reid is trying to escape the position but Lundgren is controlling the position.
Lundgren advances nicely into full mount.
Lundgren is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB2#
Lundgren looking for a guillotine from mount but Reid is having none of it. #SU2#
Lundgren stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Reid is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Reid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lundgren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reid can't keep his opponent in guard - Lundgren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Well, if Lundgren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lundgren stops Reid from getting back to his feet.
Lundgren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lundgren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lundgren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reid!
Lundgren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Lundgren lands a couple of good shots and Reid has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Reid is rocked!
Lundgren cracks Reid with a big right hand from the back mount! Reid immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Lundgren takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mattias Lundgren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Lundgren darts in and clinches Reid up against the cage.
Lundgren jumps guard but Reid stands there with Lundgren around his waist. Lundgren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reid can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Lundgren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reid is trying to stand back up but Lundgren is controlling him
Lundgren controlling the action here.
Lundgren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren prevents Reid from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Lundgren seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura but Reid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lundgren to get the leverage. #T1#
Reid is in trouble now - Lundgren has advanced to mount!
Lundgren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reid is squirming around, avoiding Lundgren's attempts to control the action.
Lundgren controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Lundgren working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lundgren content just to control the position here.
Lundgren lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Lundgren lands with some strikes.
Reid takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Lundgren's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mattias Lundgren!
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