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Event:
HFC KO 6 - Camoran vs Motts
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ulster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ulster misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Larsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Larsson forces his way into half guard. Larsson throwing shots but Ulster is blocking nicely. Ulster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larsson. Ulster is trying to control but can't.
Ulster is looking to improve his position.
Ulster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Ulster moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ulster trying to keep a closed guard but Larsson is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Larsson being controlled here momentarily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss. Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Ulster. Ulster pulls Larsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Larsson from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ulster lands with a good body shot.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ulster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dixon Ulster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ulster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsson's hands. Ulster connects with a jab. Larsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon Ulster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ulster scores with a three punch combo!
Ulster lands with a nice body punch. Ulster dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ulster throws a nice inside leg kick. Ulster moves into range and connects with a jab. Ulster throws a low kick but Larsson avoids it. Ulster's corner calls for a 1-2. Ulster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Larsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ulster throws the kick towards the body but Larsson avoids it. Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulster sprawls and moves away.#T3# Ulster digs a good body shot into Larsson's ribs. Ulster swinging wildly here.
Ulster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively. Ulster pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Larsson is looking to land body kicks. Larsson moves out of range as Ulster strikes. Ulster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ulster lands the left hand. Ulster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larsson checks a leg kick nicely. Larsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A nice leg kick from Ulster, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ulster scores with a jab.#T4# Ulster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ulster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively. Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ulster misses with a looping right. Ulster connects with a body shot that sends Larsson's belly button to the back. Ulster connects with a nice looking jab.
Larsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ulster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsson. Ulster feints and then cracks Larsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larsson down. Ulster misses with a left hand #TD# and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown. Ulster fights it but they end up in guard. Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss. Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulster's head. Ulster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Ulster dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# A lazy left from Ulster finds it's target. Ulster's corner calls for a 1-2. Ulster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Larsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ulster works Larsson's body with a nice hook. Larsson slips under a jab. Larsson tries to counter with a takedown but Ulster is quick to defend against it. Ulster swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulster sprawls and moves away. Ulster cracks Larsson with a right hand to the side of the head. Larsson slips under a jab from Ulster. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ulster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsson. Ulster misses with a two punch combination.
Ulster throws a push kick but Larsson slaps the foot to one side. Ulster misses with a low kick. Larsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1# Ulster throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily. Larsson tries to counter with a takedown but Ulster is quick to defend against it. Ulster moves out of range as Larsson throws a body kick.
Ulster stuns Larsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Larsson walks into a stiff left hand from Ulster. Danga de danga de dang - Ulster scores with a four punch combination! Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Ulster. Dixon Ulster seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ulster misses with an uppercut. Larsson is looking to clinch but Ulster is avoiding it.
Ulster throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2# Ulster is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. This has been an exciting period of action! Larsson tries to land a knee to the head but Ulster blocks with his arms.
#BC2# Ulster manages to break the clinch.
#T2# Ulster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ulster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsson at a distance.
Ulster thows a left - swing and a miss! Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Ulster. Larsson shoots in and drives through. Ulster sprawls well. Ulster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Ulster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larsson. That did some damage! Larsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ulster misses with a straight right. Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Ulster jabs at Larsson's body. Ulster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsson in his tracks. Ulster punishes Larsson's body with a nice straight punch. Larsson moves out of range of the body kick from Ulster.
Larsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Larsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ulster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ulster throws a leg kick #TD# and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Ulster is looking to control Larsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ulster avoid being mounted? Larsson is looking to advance position but Ulster won't allow it. Ulster tries to get to full guard but Larsson has control of the leg. Larsson 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. Larsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4# Larsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ulster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Larsson trying to control from half guard but Ulster is working away. Ulster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larsson. Larsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ulster tries to get to full guard but Larsson has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Ulster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Ulster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsson's hands. A slapping leg kick lands for Ulster.
Ulster sizes up Larsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ulster thows a left - swing and a miss! A solid leg kick lands there for Ulster.
Ulster has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ulster throws a push kick but Larsson slaps the foot to one side. Larsson attempts a counter takedown but Ulster avoids it well and moves away. Ulster catches Larsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ulster scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ulster lands with a slapping head kick. Ulster throws a hook but Larsson blocks it. Larsson slips a jab from Ulster. Ulster scoring well with a low kick there.
Ulster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Larsson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1# Ulster misses with a double jab
#TD# and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2# Ulster working for submissions but it's allowed Larsson to get to half guard.
Ulster is trying to control but can't.
Larsson is nestled in close to Ulster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Ulster is holding on for dear life with his legs. Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2# Larsson wants to pass to mount but Ulster is defending the position. Well,Larsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Larsson prevents Ulster from improving his position. Larsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ulster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larsson. #SUB# Larsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ulster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larsson. #ES2# Ulster pushes Larsson off and gets back to his feet.#T3# Ulster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulster sprawls and moves away. That kick from Ulster tenderised Larsson's leg. Larsson is trying to keep his angry face on. Gunner Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ulster misses with an uppercut. Larsson looks to land a right hand but Ulster moved out of range.#CL2# Ulster has closed the distance and engaged Larsson in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ulster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Larsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Larsson misses with a knee strike.
#BC2# Ulster manages to break the clinch.
Ulster cracks Larsson with a good jab.#T4# Ulster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Dixon Ulster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Larsson checks a leg kick. Ulster cracks Larsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Ulster throws a quick inside leg kick. Larsson slips a straight right by Ulster. Larsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ulster is looking to land body kicks. Larsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Larsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulster.
Larsson throws a push kick but Ulster slaps the foot to one side. Ulster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A jab from Ulster finds it's way through Larsson's defenses. Ulster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Dixon Ulster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ulster 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Dixon Ulster! Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Dixon Ulster! Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!
Dixon Ulster wins by unanimous decision! Dixon Ulster looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Tip of the hat to my opponent I called him out and he answered the challenge'. |
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Event:
HFC KO 4 - Jiro vs Sparrow
Date: May 29, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Dylan is looking to score with low kicks. Larsson misses with a hook. Dylan ducked under it nicely. Larsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Larsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Larsson misses with a low kick. Dylan 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. Dylan connects with a looping right hand.
Dylan scores with a decent looking hook.#T1# Dylan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsson. Larsson attempts a counter takedown but Dylan avoids it well and moves away. Dylan sizes up Larsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Dylan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Dylan avoids the body shot from Larsson.
Larsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Larsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dylan to score with a decent uppercut.#T2# Dylan lands a glancing blow to the side of Larsson's head. Dylan swats away the attempt to clinch by Larsson. Larsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dylan manages to avoid it. Dylan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Dylan connects with a single shot there. Larsson misses with a body shot.
#T3# Larsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dylan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Larsson moves out of range of the strikes. Dylan throws out a loose jab but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Dylan throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Larsson stops Dylan from getting back to his feet.
#T4# Larsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Dylan wants to get back to his feet. Larsson controlling the pace. Larsson 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. Nice strikes from Larsson there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Larsson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dylan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunner Larsson! A less than humble Gunner Larsson 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:
HFC Bloodbath 1
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1# Tai Kung throws a leg kick which misses Larsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Larsson tries to avoid it. Tai Kung throws out a powerful jab. Larsson throws a leg kick but Tai Kung moved away. Larsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Tai Kung throws a leg kick #TD# and Larsson counters with a takedown into side control. Tai Kung is looking to reverse the position. Larsson working the body and head with strikes. Tai Kung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tai Kung keeps working. #SUB# Larsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Larsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tai Kung 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.#T1# Tai Kung takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Tai Kung defending against the ground and pound. Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. We've been hearing that Larsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Larsson 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. Tai Kung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tai Kung is nestled in close to Larsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2# Tai Kung working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Larsson tries to roll over but Tai Kung keeps him under control. Tai Kung working over Larsson with some ground and pound. Larsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Larsson wants to control but Tai Kung is keeping busy and won't allow it. Tai Kung missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Tai Kung lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Tai Kung working Larsson over with strikes. #T3# Tai Kung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Larsson has hold of Tai Kung's hands but Tai Kung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Larsson taking some punishment here, with Tai Kung in his half guard. #ROC2# Larsson is rocked! Larsson tries to roll over but Tai Kung keeps him under control. Oh Larsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Larsson works his way to full guard. Good work. Tai Kung tries to stand but Larsson is controlling from the bottom. Larsson seems to have got his legs back now. Tai Kung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsson is keeping the position for now. Tai Kung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4# Tai Kung is in close to Larsson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Tai Kung advances position into side control! Larsson stops Tai Kung from passing to mount. Larsson can't do much from the bottom here. Tai Kung in side control lands a decent elbow. Tai Kung scores with punches from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Tai Kung dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tai Kung paws at him with a jab and circles away. A nice side step and Tai Kung releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Tai Kung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Larsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tai Kung can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Tai Kung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Larsson takes one on the button. Larsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tai Kung can pounce on him.
Larsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tai Kung connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larsson scrambles back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tai Kung avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Tai Kung throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Tai Kung catches Larsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1# Larsson swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
It seemed like Tai Kung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Tai Kung connects with the punch. Tai Kung lands a head shot. Tai Kung throws a leg kick #TD# so Larsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tai Kung wants to stand up but Larsson is controlling him. Larsson throws a big right hand that misses. Larsson prevents Tai Kung from getting back to his feet. #T2# Tai Kung 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. Larsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tai Kung works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Larsson throwing strikes but missing. Larsson with a nice head shot there. Tai Kung tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tai Kung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Larsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Larsson preventing the sweep. Larsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Larsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tai Kung lands a head kick. Larsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A lazy left from Tai Kung finds it's target. Tai Kung thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Larsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Larsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A punch lands to the side of Larsson 's head but he takes it in his stride. A jab from Tai Kung finds it's way through Larsson's defenses. #T4# Tai Kung lands with a shot to the body. Manolito Tai Kung seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tai Kung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tai Kung jabs Larsson right on the nose. Larsson blinks but takes it well. Tai Kung misses with a head kick.
Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# Larsson moves into the clinch. Larsson looking for a takedown. Tai Kung lands a body shot. Tai Kung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Tai Kung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Larsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Tai Kung 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# Tai Kung lands a body shot.
Larsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tai Kung. Tai Kung has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Decent striking displayed by Tai Kung there. Tai Kung misses the shot to the body. Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tai Kung sprawls and moves away. Larsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Tai Kung throws a front kick aimed at Larsson's knee but Larsson avoids it well. Larsson tries to counter with a takedown but Tai Kung is quick to defend against it. Tai Kung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tai Kung connects with a solid leg kick. Tai Kung with a nice cross. Tai Kung connects with a right hand. Larsson shakes it off.#T1# Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larsson. Larsson 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. Tai Kung works Larsson's body with a nice hook. Larsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tai Kung misses with a body kick. Tai Kung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tai Kung gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD# and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Tai Kung works his way to full guard. Good work. Larsson is pushing down on Tai Kung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tai Kung is fighting to maintain full guard but Larsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2# Larsson winds up and cracks Tai Kung with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Larsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Larsson is nestled in close to Tai Kung, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. This has been an exciting period of action! Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Larsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Tai Kung misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Larsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tai Kung defending well though. #T3# Larsson wants to control but Tai Kung is keeping him busy. Manolito Tai Kung has got the better of the ground game so far. Tai Kung is trying to get back to full guard. Tai Kung taking some punishment here, with Larsson in his half guard. Gunner Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Larsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Larsson throwing shots but Tai Kung is blocking nicely. Larsson prevents Tai Kung from improving his position. Tai Kung is staying active underneath Larsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Tai Kung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tai Kung. Tai Kung looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Larsson postures up in Tai Kung's guard and throws a big left but Tai Kung blocks it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Tai Kung connects with a jab. Tai Kung is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Larsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tai Kung cracks the inside of Larsson's front leg. Tai Kung throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Manolito Tai Kung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tai Kung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Tai Kung! An out of breath Manolito Tai Kung thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 14 - Tanner vs Tragedy III
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1# Von Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsson with the counter takedown but Von Ryan avoids it easily. Von Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Von Ryan misses with a shot to the body #CL2# and Larsson counters by clinching up. Von Ryan working hard to break the clinch. Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside. Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ryan controls the action.
Von Ryan is trying to force a seperation but Larsson has the dominant position. Von Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larsson backwards. #TD2# Larsson jumps into guard, dragging Von Ryan to the mat.
Von Ryan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larsson's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larsson 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# Larsson wants to take a breather but Von Ryan is having none of it. #T1# Von Ryan wants to sweep but Larsson has passed to side control!#SUB2# Larsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Von Ryan is defending well. Sloppy strikes there by Larsson.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Von Ryan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Larsson laying and praying for a moment but Von Ryan takes advantage and regains half guard. Larsson misses with a head shot. Von Ryan uses the momentum to regain guard. Larsson distracts Von Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Larsson throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB# Von Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsson defends it easily.#SUB2# Larsson has gone for a leg lock! Von Ryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larsson's guard.#REVR# Larsson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Von Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Larsson's legs - danger averted.#T4# Von Ryan throws a big right hand that misses. Larsson controlling Von Ryan's posture. Larsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Von Ryan has gone for a leg lock! Larsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Von Ryan's guard.#REVB##SUB# Von Ryan has an active guard here but Larsson has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Larsson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Von Ryan misses with a double jab.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Larsson avoids the body shot from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan looks to land a combination but Larsson avoids it well. Von Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range. Larsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Ryan defends it well. Von Ryan throws out a loose jab but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Larsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Von Ryan misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Von Ryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larsson throwing shots but Von Ryan is blocking nicely. #SUB2# Von Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Larsson.
Von Ryan wants to sweep but Larsson has passed to side control!#T1# Larsson throwing strikes but Von Ryan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Von Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Larsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Larsson regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Larsson gets back to full guard.
Larsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Larsson trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Von Ryan from controlling successfully. Larsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Larsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Ryan has picked Larsson up and slammed him! Larsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Ryan manages to pass to side control!#T3# A lull in the action here as Von Ryan stalls from top position. Larsson struggling a bit here.#SUB# Von Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Von Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Larsson wants to control but Von Ryan postures up.#SUB# Von Ryan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Larsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Von Ryan but great work by Larsson.#T4##SUB2# Larsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Von Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gunner Larsson has got the better of the ground game so far. You can see the frustration on Von Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunner Larsson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Von Ryan misses with a hook to the body
#CL2# and Larsson counters by moving into the clinch. Larsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Von Ryan - that landed with a thud.
Von Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Ryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC# Von Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Von Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ryan. And Larsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Ryan pushes his down on his head and steps out. No joy there for Von Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Ryan defends it well. Von Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Ryan throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Larsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Ryan's guard. Larsson scoring with punches to the head and body. Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1# Larsson postures up in Von Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Von Ryan blocks it. Larsson stands up over Von Ryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Larsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Ryan has wrist control. Larsson is working Von Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Larsson with a nice head shot there. Von Ryan pulls Larsson in to control the position. Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Larsson looking to sit in guard and control but Von Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2# Larsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsson, not yet. Von Ryan is pushing down on Larsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Larsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through. Larsson is staying active underneath Von Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Larsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Ryan's back! Larsson scores with punches and elbows. Larsson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Von Ryan. Von Ryan trying to control the action but Larsson just sinks the hooks in. #T3# Larsson lands shots from the back. Von Ryan is taking damage to the body and head. Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gunner Larsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Larsson biding his time, controlling Von Ryan. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Von Ryan grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Larsson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Von Ryan's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Gunner Larsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Larsson 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Larsson! In his post fight interview, Gunner Larsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
HFC 5 - Rodrigues vs Larsson
Date: Feb 28, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Larsson tries to keep at a distance but Rodrigues has taken the fight into the clinch. Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Larsson won't allow it.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Larsson has him pressed against the cage. Larsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Larsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues. Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Rodrigues avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage. Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Larsson.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Larsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Rodrigues jumps into guard, dragging Larsson to the mat.
#SUB# Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larsson is fighting to break Rodrigues's control of his arms but Rodrigues is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Rodrigues had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsson defends it easily. Rodrigues 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.#T1##SUB# Rodrigues is looking to cinch up a triangle. Larsson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rodrigues's body to avoid the submission. Rodrigues has instead reached around Larsson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rodrigues arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Rodrigues! Samuel Rodrigues retains his welterweight title! Samuel Rodrigues 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:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1# Larsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Superior tries to avoid it but Larsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Superior to the ground. Superior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Superior misses the shot to the body. #CL# Superior moves into the clinch. Larsson blocks a body shot from Superior. Superior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Superior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsson missing with knees to the body.
Larsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Superior stalling.
Larsson missing with knees to the body.
Superior stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Superior looking to slow down the pace here. Larsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Superior after a bit of a struggle. Superfluous Superior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Larsson.#TD# Superior successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Larsson postures up.
#T1# Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Superior trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Larsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Superior dives on top into guard.#REVR# Superior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Larsson 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##SUB2# Larsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Superior is concentrating on defense, preventing Larsson from advancing position. Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Superior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Superior wants to control but Larsson is keeping busy.
#T2# Larsson wants to take a breather but Superior is having none of it. Superior wants to get back to full guard. Superior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larsson's back!#SUB# Larsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Larsson turns into Superior and is now in his guard.
#T3# Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Superior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Larsson postures up.
Larsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Larsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Superior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. We've been informed that Larsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Larsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Larsson trying to control but Superior is working from the bottom. #T4# Larsson is in close to Superior's body, working some short punches and elbows. Superior looking to control.
#SUB2# Larsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Superior is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Larsson, into his guard. #REVR# Superior looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Superior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Superior has Larsson in his guard.#REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Larsson stands up over Superior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Superfluous Superior will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Larsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larsson working the ground and pound. Superior takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Superior is looking for a sweep. Superior taking punishment in the form of punches.
#CUT2# It looks like Superfluous Superior has been cut. Superior is looking for a sweep. Larsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Superior stops Larsson from passing to mount. #SUB2# Larsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Superior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Larsson lands a few punches from side control.#T1##SUB2# Larsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Superior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Larsson scores with a couple of short elbows. Superior is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Larsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Superior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Larsson lands a nice forearm strike. Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Superior is looking to regain half guard here but Larsson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Superior keeps working. Larsson is putting a hurting on Superior here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2# Superfluous Superior's cut is getting worse. Larsson working the head with strikes. Larsson working the ground and pound.#CUT2# Superfluous Superior's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Superior is trying to control Larsson's posture but Larsson avoids it. #SUB2# Larsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Superior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Larsson lands a decent elbow from side control. Gunner Larsson has got the better of the ground game so far. Superior is trying to get back to half guard. Larsson trying to control the position but Superior is working away. #T3# Check out the look on Larsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Superior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Larsson's best efforts. Larsson lands with a punch from half guard. Superior manages to get to full guard.
Superior keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully. Larsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB# Larsson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Superior has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Larsson manages to get his head free but now Superior has transitioned to an armbar! Larsson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Superior! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Superfluous Superior! After the fight, Superfluous Superior 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:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1# Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Larsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Guy misses with an uppercut. Guy takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses. Larsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guy defends it well. Larsson misses with an uppercut
and Guy counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsson. And Larsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Guy pushes his down on his head and steps out. No luck for Larsson with that takedown attempt. #T1# Guy takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses. Larsson tries to counter by closing the distance. Larsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. It looked like Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Larsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy. Guy misses with a straight left. Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Guy throws a hook but Larsson avoids it easily. Larsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Guy.#T2# Guy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target. Larsson feints the counter takedown. Guy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2# Larsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Guy's guard. Larsson landing with the ground and pound. Guy wants to sweep but no luck. Larsson stands and throws Guy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Larsson working the ground and pound. Guy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Larsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Larsson trying to control the position but Guy is working away. #T3# Larsson is working Guy over with some ground and pound from side control. Guy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Guy taking a bit of punishment here - Larsson scoring with strikes. Guy is looking to regain half guard here but Larsson keeps moving and retains side control. Larsson in side control, just content to control the action for now. Guy is trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Larsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Larsson but great work by Guy. Larsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Guy tries to stand but Larsson is controlling his head. #T4# You can see the frustration on Larsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Guy wants to stand but Larsson is controlling his arm. Guy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Larsson is looking to reverse the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boxing Guy dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Guy throws a shot from downtown. Larsson moves away and avoids it. Larsson feints the counter takedown. Larsson shoots in but no luck this time. Guy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Guy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Larsson fails with the takedown and Larsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Larsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guy is fending him off so far but Larsson persists. Nope, Guy circles away and we're back to standing. Boxing Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Larsson.#T1# Guy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Larsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guy is fending him off so far but Larsson persists. Nope, Guy circles away and we're back to standing. Guy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Larsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guy to score with a decent uppercut. Guy throws a body punch but Larsson moves out of range. Guy misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Larsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Guy is looking to stand up but Larsson isn't so interested in that idea. Guy pulls Larsson in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Larsson postures up in Guy's guard and throws a big left but Guy blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Larsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Larsson wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position. Guy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larsson is controlling him. Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Guy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larsson on the ground. Larsson wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving. Larsson lands a couple of digs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Guy keeping full guard, as Larsson tries to pass. Larsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Larsson scoring with some ground and pound. Larsson throws a big elbow that misses. Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Larsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Larsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Guy is trying to keep Larsson in close.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Larsson momentarily.
Larsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Larsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Guy counter with a right hand. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Guy misses with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boxing Guy dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Larsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy. Larsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guy defends it well.#TD2# Larsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2# Larsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Larsson working the body and head with strikes. Guy is trying to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Larsson asserts his dominance and retains side control. Guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guy tries to get out of the position. Larsson landing a few strikes. Larsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Larsson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Guy!#SUB2# Larsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guy is surviving well by controlling Larsson's body position as best he can. Larsson is landing with some decent strikes but Guy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2# Guy is rocked! Larsson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Guy covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Larsson! A very excited looking Gunner Larsson 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:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1# Linga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Larsson counters by clinching up. Linga tries for a takedown but Larsson manages to get underhooks.
#TD2# Larsson has hold of one of Linga's legs. Linga is fighting the takedown attempt but Larsson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Linga wants to sweep but no luck. Linga is controlling Larsson's posture. Linga throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Larsson cracks Linga with a solid left hand. Larsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Linga is adopting a defensive guard. We've been hearing good reports from Linga'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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Larsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Larsson postures up in Linga's guard and throws a big left but Linga blocks it. Larsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Linga is trying to control the position but Larsson postures up. Larsson is working Linga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Larsson lands a couple of elbows. Linga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larsson is one step ahead there. Larsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2# Linga is rocked! Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Linga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Larsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Linga's head. Oh Linga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Linga keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully. Larsson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Linga's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gunner Larsson! A less than humble Gunner Larsson 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:
ICC CN 14: Jantan v Rocca
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1# Larsson slips under a jab from Bessant. Larsson defending well as Bessant loads up on a big left hand. Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it. Bessant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Larsson attempts a counter takedown but Bessant avoids it well and moves away. A jab from Bessant misses. Larsson tries to counter by clinching up but Bessant breaks away and moves out of range. Larsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bessant scores with a sloppy right hand. Larsson should have avoided that one. Bessant throws a combination that misses #TD# and Larsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larsson. Bessant wants to stand and escape but Larsson is having none of it. #T1# Bessant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving. Larsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bessant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bessant thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Bessant is trying to keep Larsson in close.
Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bessant's head. Larsson cracks Bessant with a solid left hand. Larsson with a nice head shot there. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bessant can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2# Larsson stands up over Bessant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Larsson cracks Bessant with a solid left hand. Bessant wants to sweep here but Larsson controlling him for the moment. Larsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Larsson content to stall in guard here. #SUB# Larsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Bessant has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Larsson scoring with punches to the head and body. Bessant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Larsson stands and throws Bessant's legs to the side, diving into side control. Bessant tries to improve position but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Larsson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Bessant tests Larsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bessant throws a hook but Larsson avoids it easily. Larsson tries to counter by clinching up but Bessant breaks away and moves out of range. Larsson walks into a straight right hand from Bessant. Bessant throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Larsson counters with a single leg into guard. Bessant didn't expect that. Larsson stays in close to Bessant's body and controls the position. Larsson postures up and lands a big shot to Bessant's brow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larsson wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving. Larsson lands a couple of digs. Bessant throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bessant wants to sweep but no luck. Gunner Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Larsson stops Bessant from standing up. Larsson passes Bessant's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bessant is looking to control Larsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bessant avoid being mounted? Larsson is taking a breather. Bessant 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. Larsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Larsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bessant trying to control here.
Larsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Larsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bessant?
Larsson lands a couple of good shots and Bessant has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2# Bessant grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Larsson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bessant could be in trouble here!
Larsson scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Bessant grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Bessant covers up after that shot from Larsson.
#ROC# Bessant is rocked! Larsson lands a series of strikes from the back and Bessant goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Larsson! Gunner Larsson 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:
ICC 20: Harris v Jantan 3
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1# Tupper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsson.
Tupper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Tupper misses with a series of wild punches.
Larsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupper.
Tupper cracks Larsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Tupper throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# so Larsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Larsson postures up and lands a big shot to Tupper's brow. Tupper looking for a sweep. Not yet Tupper, not yet. Larsson wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving. Larsson is fighting to break Tupper's control of his arms but Tupper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tupper is trying to control the position but Larsson postures up. Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper. Larsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Larsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Tupper is pulling down on Larsson's head to control his posture. Larsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Larsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Tupper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Tupper blocks nicely. Larsson looking to pass the guard. Larsson throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Tupper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Larsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupper has wrist control.#SUB# Larsson drops back looking for a leg! Tupper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tupper manages to kick Larsson off! Larsson jumps back into Tupper's guard. Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Tupper blocks nicely. Tupper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Larsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupper's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Larsson throwing strikes but missing. Tupper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Larsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Larsson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Tupper throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson moves out of range easily. Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Larsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupper. Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Tupper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tupper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Larsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupper avoids it really well and circles away. Tupper dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tupper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Tupper misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Tupper misses with a leg kick #CL# and Larsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Tupper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Larsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupper prevents it.
A short right from Larsson. Tupper swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Larsson tries for a takedown but Tupper manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tupper has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
#TD# Larsson pulls guard successfully.
Larsson 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. Tupper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Larsson keeping full guard, as Tupper tries to pass. Larsson controls Tupper momentarily but Tupper frees himself. #T2# Larsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Larsson works over Tupper with some ground and pound from guard. Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper. Tupper wants to get back to his feet but Larsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Tupper trying to keep a closed guard but Larsson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Larsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Larsson trying to control but Tupper is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Tupper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Larsson slips under a jab. Ramsey Tupper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tupper works Larsson's body with a nice hook. Tupper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsson moves away. Ramsey Tupper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tupper throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily. Tupper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larsson rather than just go for the knockout. Larsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tupper throws a body punch but Larsson moves out of range. Tupper scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tupper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# so Larsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tupper keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully. Gunner Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Larsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper is retaining full guard. Larsson postures up and lands a big shot to Tupper's brow. Larsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupper works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Larsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Tupper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Larsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Larsson working some strikes from top position. Larsson distracts Tupper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Larsson throwing strikes but missing. Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Tupper blocks nicely. Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Larsson lands a couple of elbows. Tupper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Larsson stops Tupper from standing up. Tupper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Larsson throwing strikes but missing. Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Larsson throwing strikes but missing. Larsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupper has wrist control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Larsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ramsey Tupper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Larsson wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving. Tupper wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight! Gunner Larsson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Larsson 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Gunner Larsson! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gunner Larsson! Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight as a draw!
Gunner Larsson wins by majority decision! In his post fight interview, Gunner Larsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ICC CN 10: Larsson v Robinson
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1# Robinson shoots and misses #TD# and Larsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinson's guard.#SUB2# Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Larsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Larsson cracks Robinson with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Larsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Robinson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Larsson is defending well. Robinson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Larsson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Robinson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Robinson! Ken Robinson is the new welterweight champion! Ken Robinson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ICC 13: Haba v Larsson 2
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1# Haba lands a glancing blow to the side of Larsson's head. Larsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haba lands with an overhand left. Haba misses the shot to the body. Haba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larsson has time to react.#ROC# Larsson is rocked! Haba connects with a crisp jab. Larsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Haba finish him? Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haba, as that shot connected.
A jab from Haba misses. Larsson seems to have recovered his senses. Phillip Haba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Haba throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Haba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Larsson on the side of the head. Haba throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Larsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larsson. Larsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Larsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Larsson stands and throws Haba's legs to the side, diving into side control. The ground and pound from Larsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2# Larsson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Haba is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Larsson yanks on the arm and Haba is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Larsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunner Larsson! Gunner Larsson is the new welterweight champion! Gunner Larsson 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:
ICC 12: Haba v Money
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1# Larsson tries to land a front kick but Bambangan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD# Larsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bambangan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Bambangan looking for a sweep. Not yet Bambangan, not yet. Larsson passes Bambangan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Bambangan wants to control but Larsson is keeping busy.
Bambangan is looking to improve his position.
Larsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bambangan keeps working. Bambangan is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Larsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bambangan has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Larsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Bambangan is not content to let Larsson control the position.#T1# Larsson moves into full mount! Bambangan won't be happy about that! Bambangan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Larsson avoids the attempt from Bambangan to control. Bambangan is squirming around, avoiding Larsson's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Larsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bambangan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bambangan and Larsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bambangan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# Larsson wants to control but Bambangan is keeping him busy. Larsson lands an elbow. Larsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Larsson lands a nice forearm strike. Larsson working the ground and pound.#SUB# Larsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bambangan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Larsson but great work by Bambangan. Larsson is looking to reverse the position. Bambangan throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Bambangan trying to control the position but Larsson is working away. Larsson is looking for a sweep. Larsson struggling a bit here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Larsson 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.
Gunner Larsson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Larsson misses with a wild body shot. Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Bambangan. Bambangan throws an overhand right that lands on Larsson's shoulder, as Larsson tries to avoid the shot. Larsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bambangan circles away quickly and effectively.#TD# Larsson scores with a takedown into Bambangan's guard.#SUB2# Bambangan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Bambangan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsson defends it easily.#SUB# Larsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larsson wants to control from the top but Bambangan keeps moving. #T1# Larsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bambangan's guard. Larsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Larsson working over Bambangan with some ground and pound. Bambangan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2# Bambangan looking for submissions off his back. Larsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bambangan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Larsson working over Bambangan with some ground and pound. Bambangan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Larsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bambangan's head. Bambangan tries to roll over but Larsson keeps him under control. Larsson slips a nice elbow through Bambangan's hands, connecting with Bambangan's forehead. Bambangan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Larsson scores with a couple of nice shots. Bambangan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Larsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bambangan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# Larsson won't allow Bambangan to sweep him here. Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss. Bambangan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Larsson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bambangan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Gunner Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Bambangan has his foot on Larsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larsson works his way back into a safe position though. Bambangan seems keen to control Larsson's posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bambangan keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully. Larsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Larsson dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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# A telegraphed right hand from Bambangan misses the target. #TD# Larsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Bambangan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Larsson stands up over Bambangan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Larsson is working Bambangan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Larsson postures up in Bambangan's guard and throws a big left but Bambangan blocks it. Bambangan keeping full guard, as Larsson tries to pass. Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Bambangan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larsson wants to control from the top but Bambangan keeps moving. Larsson works over Bambangan with some ground and pound from guard. Larsson trying to control but Bambangan is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Bambangan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1# Bambangan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Larsson passes Bambangan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Bambangan trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Larsson. Bambangan is not content to let Larsson control the position. Bambangan is trying to control but can't.
Gunner Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Larsson drops an elbow to the side of Bambangan's head. Larsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bambangan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Larsson is really struggling to control Bambangan but he's trying to hold on to the position. Larsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2# Larsson is trying to control. Bambangan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bambangan is looking to improve his position.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bambangan keeps working. Well, if Larsson 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 has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Horrible takedown attempt by Bambangan or perhaps it was just good defense by Larsson, which made it look bad. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Bambangan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Gunner Larsson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Larsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Gunner Larsson! Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Gunner Larsson! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gunner Larsson!
Gunner Larsson wins by unanimous decision! Gunner Larsson 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:
ICC 9: Larsson v Haba
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1# Haba lands with a good body shot. Larsson misses with a body shot.
Larsson darts in looking for a takedown but Haba gets double underhooks and turns Larsson into the cage. Haba looks like he wants to counter punch here. Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Haba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Larsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Larsson shoots in for a double leg but Haba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Haba moves out of range as Larsson throws a body kick.
Haba lands a head shot. Larsson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Larsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Haba checks a leg kick. Haba misses with a looping right. Larsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Haba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Gunner Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! Larsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haba.
#KD2# Haba drops Larsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Larsson looks back up at him and smiles so Haba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Larsson is rocked! BAM! Haba delivers a spinning backfist that drops Larsson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Phillip Haba! Phillip Haba is the new welterweight champion! Our winner, Phillip Haba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ICC 5: Champions
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# Money feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Larsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Money connects with a body shot. Larsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Money. Larsson tried to score with a low kick but Money checks it. Money misses with a right hand #TD# and Larsson counters with a single leg into guard. Money didn't expect that. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Money can do anything to dispel that myth. Larsson postures up.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving. Money looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Larsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Larsson throws a big right hand that misses. Money has control of Larsson's left arm, preventing Larsson from doing any damage. Larsson working some strikes from top position. Money is trying to control the position but Larsson postures up. Money wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Larsson connects with a couple of short punches. Larsson looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB# Larsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Larsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Larsson postures up.
Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Money keeping full guard, as Larsson tries to pass. Larsson connects with a couple of short punches. Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Money blocks nicely. Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss. Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Larsson wants to pass the guard but Money is keeping the position. Larsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Money looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Money pulls Larsson in close to prevent any damage. Larsson stands up over Money, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Money controls Larsson momentarily but Larsson frees himself. Money wants to sweep here but Larsson controlling him for the moment. Larsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Money trying to control the position.
Money working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larsson. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Larsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Money controls Larsson momentarily but Larsson frees himself. Money utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Larsson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD# Money gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Money trying to keep a closed guard but Larsson is proving a slippery customer.
Larsson throws a big right hand that misses. Money working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larsson. Larsson postures up and lands a big shot to Money's brow. Larsson wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Money is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Larsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Larsson postures up.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Larsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1# Larsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Money swivels though and keeps the full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Money is trying to keep Larsson in close.
Larsson scoring with some ground and pound. Larsson wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving. Money working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Larsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Money pulls Larsson in to control the position. Larsson is pushing down on Money's leg trying to pass to half guard. Money is fighting to maintain full guard but Larsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2# Money is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Larsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Money! Money wants to hold on but Larsson pushes him away. Larsson with a couple of short strikes. Larsson is landing with some decent strikes but Money is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Larsson unloading with bombs!#ROC# Money is rocked! Gunner Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Larsson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Money in real trouble here! The ref calls for Money to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Larsson! Gunner Larsson is the new welterweight champion! After the fight, Gunner Larsson 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:
ICC 2
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1# Larsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
#TD# King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Larsson! Larsson manages to get back to half guard. Larsson controlling the position for now. King is just content to waste time from the top position. Larsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King preventing the sweep. Larsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. King controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Our spies down at at Endgame Combat inform us that Larsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Larsson is trying to control the position but King postures up. #T1# King throwing strikes from guard but Larsson blocks nicely. Larsson looking to control.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Larsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Larsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. King looking to control.
Larsson wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. Larsson working some strikes from top position. Larsson connects with a couple of short punches. King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Larsson throwing strikes but missing. #T2# King keeping full guard, as Larsson tries to pass. #SUB2# Larsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.#REVR# Larsson wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment. King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. King looking to sit in guard and control but Larsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Larsson lands a couple of decent looking shots. King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larsson on the ground. King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunner Larsson 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# King throws a big shot that misses.#TD2# Larsson drives through with a takedown into King's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Larsson lands a couple of digs. Larsson connects with a couple of short punches. Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss. Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. King 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. Larsson stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Larsson working some strikes from top position. Larsson throws a big elbow that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larsson scoring with punches to the head and body. Larsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Larsson lands a couple of digs. Larsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.#SUB# King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gunner Larsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. King keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully. King pulls Larsson in close to prevent any damage. King wants to control the position but Larsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2# Larsson 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.
King taking some punishment here, with Larsson in his half guard. King is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2# Larsson seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt. Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs. King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Larsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. King is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Larsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King 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. Larsson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Larsson working King over with strikes. King is not content to let Larsson control the position. King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Larsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Larsson shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CUT2# It looks like Island King has been cut. Larsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.#CL2# Larsson clinches. King is defending well against a takedown attempt. King wants to get back to striking at distance but Larsson won't allow it.
Larsson wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Island King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Larsson. King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King lands with a light punch inside. Larsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. King blocking some punches.
#T1# Larsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Larsson throws an elbow that misses.
Larsson working aggressively here.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Larsson has double underhooks. Larsson working aggressively here.
Gunner Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Larsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2# King tries to score with a low kick but Larsson moves his leg out of the way. Good exchange - King coming out on top. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larsson is defended easily by King.#TD2# Larsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Larsson is now in King's guard. King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Larsson is stalling in the full guard. King trying to control the position.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Larsson wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. Island King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gunner Larsson. I've got Larsson 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Gunner Larsson! Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Gunner Larsson! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gunner Larsson!
Gunner Larsson wins by unanimous decision! After the fight, Gunner Larsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019 |
#R1# Larsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2# Larsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Money did well to prevent Larsson getting side control. Larsson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Money taking some punishment here, with Larsson in his half guard. #SUB2# Larsson seems to be working for a kimura but Money defends the submission attempt. Larsson throwing shots but Money is blocking nicely. Money is trying to get back to full guard. Larsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Endgame Combat . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Larsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Money is not content to let Larsson control the position. Larsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Larsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Larsson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1# Larsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2# Larsson 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. Money turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Larsson off and cradles Money's limp body as Larsson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Gunner Larsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1# Ulster works Larsson's body with a nice hook. Ulster digs a good hook to Larsson's body.
#TD2# Larsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ulster quickly recovers to half guard. Larsson trying to mount his opponent but Ulster defends it. Larsson is trying to control. Ulster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Larsson thows a huge punch but Ulster dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Larsson seems to be working for a kimura but Ulster defends the submission attempt. Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulster keeps working. Ulster wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ulster wants to get back to full guard. Larsson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Larsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1# Ulster is trying to stand.
Ulster is looking to improve his position.
Larsson slips a nice elbow through Ulster's hands, connecting with Ulster's forehead. Ulster taking some punishment here, with Larsson in his half guard. Larsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ulster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larsson. Larsson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ulster taking some punishment here, with Larsson in his half guard. Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Larsson trying to pass the guard but Ulster defending well. Larsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Larsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2# Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Larsson wants to pass to mount but Ulster is defending the position. Larsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Ulster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larsson on the ground. Larsson with shots to the head and body - Ulster looks very uncomfortable down there. Larsson landing shots from mount. Larsson avoids the attempt from Ulster to control. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Larsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Larsson lands a big elbow. #T3# Larsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2# Ulster is rocked!#SUB2# Larsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Ulster defends it well. Oh Ulster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Larsson working for a submission but Ulster is keeping him at bay. Ulster seems to have got his legs back now. Larsson looking to finish Ulster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ulster! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Larsson landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2# Larsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ulster is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ulster and Larsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ulster takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2# Larsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4# Larsson wants to control but Ulster is keeping him busy. The strikes coming from Larsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2# Larsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ulster rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Larsson's guard! Nice work there by Ulster! Larsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Larsson keeping moving, preventing Ulster from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Larsson 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##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Ulster enables Larsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ulster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Gunner Larsson has got the better of the ground game so far. Larsson cracks Ulster with a solid left hand. Larsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Larsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Larsson distracts Ulster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Larsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Larsson throws a big elbow that misses. Larsson looking to pass the guard. Ulster seems keen to control Larsson's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Larsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ulster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Larsson has Ulster in his guard.#REVR# Larsson managing to control the position. Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Larsson keeping moving, preventing Ulster from controlling successfully. Larsson looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larsson is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Larsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulster is retaining full guard. Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss. Larsson trying to control but Ulster is working from the bottom. Larsson working some strikes from top position. Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulster's head. Larsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ulster's head. Ulster has momentary wrist control but Larsson slips an elbow through the middle. Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Larsson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Larsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Larsson throwing strikes but missing. Ulster keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully. #T3# Larsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ulster works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Larsson working some strikes from top position. Larsson chips away with some ground and pound. Larsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ulster has wrist control. Larsson is working Ulster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulster's head. Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Larsson stands up over Ulster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Larsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Larsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4# Larsson stands up over Ulster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Larsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ulster's guard. Ulster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Larsson scores with a couple of nice shots. Larsson lands strikes from half guard. Larsson working Ulster over with strikes. Larsson slips a nice elbow through Ulster's hands, connecting with Ulster's forehead.#SUB2# Larsson seems to be looking for submissions.
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. Larsson connects with a nice short shot to Ulster's temple. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Larsson is looking for a kimura here.
Larsson slows the pace down in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Larsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Ulster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Larsson misses with a jab to the body
and Ulster counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Larsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ulster. #TD2# Larsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ulster's half guard. Ulster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larsson. Larsson wants to take a breather but Ulster is having none of it. Ulster is doing well to control the position and prevent Larsson from advancing to side control. Ulster is trying to maintain the position but Larsson is very close to passing his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Larsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulster sees it coming and defends easily. Larsson lands strikes from half guard.#T1# Ulster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Larsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ulster is refusing to be controlled, as Larsson sits in half guard. Larsson thows a huge punch but Ulster dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Larsson is working for a kimura but Ulster is defending it quite comfortably.
Ulster has hold of Larsson's hands but Larsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#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. Ulster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larsson. Larsson winds up and cracks Ulster with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Larsson passes the guard and advances to mount! Larsson lands a heavy elbow. Larsson landing strikes, looking to finish! Larsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Larsson. Larsson connects with a bit shot that sees Ulster covering up! More strikes from Larsson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Larsson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Larsson!
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