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Event:
HFC 45 - All Hallow's Bash
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugbergsson misses with a takedown
and Qiang counters with a stiff right hand.
Qiang cracks Hugbergsson with a good jab.
Hugbergsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Hugbergsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Qiang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hugbergsson is in Qiang's guard.
Hugbergsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hugbergsson 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.
Hugbergsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qiang is keeping the position for now.
Hugbergsson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hugbergsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Qiang is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Qiang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hugbergsson wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
Qiang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hugbergsson's guard. #REVB#
Qiang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Qiang looking to sit in guard and control but Hugbergsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hugbergsson looking to pass the guard.
Hugbergsson trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom. #T2#
Qiang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hugbergsson advances position into side control!
Qiang is looking to regain half guard here but Hugbergsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hugbergsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qiang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hugbergsson trying to control the action but Qiang is working from the bottom.
Qiang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hugbergsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Hugbergsson wants to control but Qiang is keeping him busy.
Qiang is trying to improve his position.
Hugbergsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qiang keeps working. #SUB#
Hugbergsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Qiang, who protects the arm well.
Qiang is trying to control Hugbergsson's posture but Hugbergsson avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Qiang regains half guard.
Hugbergsson trying to control from half guard but Qiang is working away. #SUB#
Hugbergsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qiang sees it coming and defends easily.
Qiang 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.
Hugbergsson moves into full mount! Qiang won't be happy about that!
Hugbergsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qiang regains half guard.
Qiang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haki Hugbergsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Qiang throws a series of punches but Hugbergsson avoids them all with ease.
Hugbergsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Qiang does no damage.
Qiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Qiang lands with an uppercut that bounces Hugbergsson off the cage and back into range.
Hugbergsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Qiang to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Haki Hugbergsson has been cut.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.
Hugbergsson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haki Hugbergsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Qiang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hugbergsson sprawling to the canvas! Hugbergsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Qiang finish him?!
#ROC2#Hugbergsson is rocked!#T1#
Hugbergsson fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Qiang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Hugbergsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qiang cracks Hugbergsson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Qiang!
A very excited looking Li Qiang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 39 - Patriot vs Goncalves
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugbergsson missing with a left hand there. Large was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Large jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hugbergsson misses with a body shot.
Large throws a quick head kick that knocks Hugbergsson silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Large is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Large! |
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Event:
HFC 25 - Slingin vs Kung
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugbergsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hugbergsson.
Hugbergsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Hugbergsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hugbergsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curtis's waist but Curtis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hugbergsson off to one side.
Hugbergsson fails with the takedown
and Curtis counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Hugbergsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugbergsson is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Curtis lands a big head kick that sends Hugbergsson tumbling to the mat! Curtis takes a step backwards and waves Hugbergsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Haki Hugbergsson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hugbergsson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Curtis!
A victorious Matt Curtis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 21 - Khabib x Butcher
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Hugbergsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bee wants to sweep here but Hugbergsson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bee is looking for a triangle but Hugbergsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bee wants to sweep here but Hugbergsson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hugbergsson advances position into side control!
Bee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bee regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bee keeps working.
Hugbergsson passes to full mount! #SUB#
Hugbergsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bee manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Hugbergsson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Hugbergsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hugbergsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Bee is defending well.
Bee is trying to control Hugbergsson's posture but Hugbergsson avoids it.
Bee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hugbergsson off and has taken his back!#T2#
Hugbergsson is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Bee looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Bee looking for the choke from the back.
Hugbergsson rolls, trying to escape but Bee keeps control of the position.
Bee tries to get the hooks in deep but Hugbergsson pushed the leg off.
Hugbergsson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hugbergsson is in bad spot here.
Bee throwing sloppy strikes.
Bee throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hugbergsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Bee is working for a submission of some sort.
Hugbergsson is looking for a sweep. Bee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Hugbergsson is refusing to be controlled, as Bee sits in half guard.
Bee thows a huge punch but Hugbergsson dodges it nicely.
Bee is looking to take a break and control but Hugbergsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hugbergsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hugbergsson gets full guard.
Hugbergsson keeping moving, preventing Bee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hugbergsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bee landing with the ground and pound.
Bee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bee throwing strikes from guard but Hugbergsson blocks nicely. #SUB#
Hugbergsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bee is aware though and is defending well.
Bee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hugbergsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bee throws a big right hand that misses.
Bee is pushing down on Hugbergsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hugbergsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Bee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bee wants to pass the guard but Hugbergsson is defending well.
Hugbergsson wants to improve his position but Bee is controlling well.
Hugbergsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bee is trying to control the action in half guard but Hugbergsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bee works his way into full mount!
The referee warns Hugbergsson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Bee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hugbergsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hugbergsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Hugbergsson misses the target.
And Bee tries to counter it with a takedown but Hugbergsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Hugbergsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bee is looking for a sweep. Hugbergsson 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#
Hugbergsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hugbergsson is looking for a kimura but Bee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hugbergsson to get the leverage. #T1#
Bee regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Bee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hugbergsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hugbergsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bee trying to control the position.
Bee wants to sweep here but Hugbergsson controlling him for the moment.
Hugbergsson slips nicely into half guard.
Bee is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hugbergsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bee is just riding it out for now. Hugbergsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hugbergsson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bee tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hugbergsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Haki Hugbergsson!
A victorious Haki Hugbergsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 15 - Rodrigues vs Chomsli
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Mendoza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Mendoza's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Hugbergsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mendoza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hugbergsson wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is keeping the position.
Hugbergsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Hugbergsson pushes down on Mendoza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hugbergsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hugbergsson wants to finish this one by submission but Mendoza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hugbergsson. #T1#
Mendoza is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hugbergsson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Hugbergsson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mendoza to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mendoza shrugs it off.
Hugbergsson forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Hugbergsson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mendoza is defending well but eventually Hugbergsson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mendoza has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Haki Hugbergsson!
A victorious Haki Hugbergsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Kruger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hugbergsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kruger is in Hugbergsson's guard.
Kruger advances to half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kruger is working for a kimura but Hugbergsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hugbergsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kruger is pressing down on Hugbergsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hugbergsson is holding on for now.
Hugbergsson manages to get to full guard.
Kruger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hugbergsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruger defends it easily.#SUB#
Kruger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hugbergsson dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Hugbergsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kruger is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hugbergsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruger, who protects the arm well.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.#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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruger prevents Hugbergsson from moving into mount.
Hugbergsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hugbergsson gets to mount! Kruger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kruger is desperately trying to improve his position but Hugbergsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Hugbergsson wants to take Kruger's back but he can't do it this time.
Kruger working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Kruger is working hard here to advance position.
Hugbergsson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Hugbergsson seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kruger's chin but Kruger turns very nicely into Hugbergsson's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kruger.
#SUB2#
Hugbergsson working for submissions but it's allowed Kruger to get to half guard.
Hugbergsson tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.#T4#
Hugbergsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hugbergsson.
Hugbergsson keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kruger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hugbergsson controls Kruger momentarily but Kruger frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hugbergsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haki Hugbergsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hugbergsson misses the body punch #TD#
and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.
Hugbergsson moves into full guard.
Kruger won't allow Hugbergsson to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger advances position into side control!
Hugbergsson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Kruger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hugbergsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hugbergsson keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass. #SUB#
Kruger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hugbergsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hugbergsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Hugbergsson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kruger can't keep his opponent in guard - Hugbergsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hugbergsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working. #SUB2#
Hugbergsson is working for a kimura but Kruger is defending it quite comfortably.
Kruger gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Kruger is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hugbergsson frees his head nicely. Oh but Kruger has switched to an armbar! Hugbergsson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Kruger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Hugbergsson misses with a takedown
enabling Crown to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Haki Hugbergsson has been cut.
Hugbergsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Hugbergsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Crown wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hugbergsson manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Hugbergsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crown tries to get to full guard but Hugbergsson has control of the leg.
Crown is in trouble now - Hugbergsson has advanced to mount! #T1#
Hugbergsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hugbergsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Hugbergsson has hold of Crown's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Crown tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hugbergsson cranks the arm and Crown screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Crown, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Haki Hugbergsson!
After winning the bout, Haki Hugbergsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Island Fights 13
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Hugbergsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hugbergsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Qiang sprawls well. Qiang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hugbergsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Qiang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hugbergsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Qiang, which made it look bad.
Qiang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hugbergsson misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Qiang counters with a takedown into side control.
Qiang working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Qiang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hugbergsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hugbergsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Qiang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hugbergsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Check out the look on Qiang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Qiang cracks Hugbergsson with a big right hand but Hugbergsson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Hugbergsson is looking to reverse the position.
Qiang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hugbergsson struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qiang works to advance to full mount. Hugbergsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Qiang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hugbergsson's face.
Qiang breaks from Hugbergsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Qiang controlling from the full mount.
Hugbergsson tries to hold on but Qiang postures up.#T2#
Hugbergsson regains half guard.
Hugbergsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Qiang from advancing to side control.
Hugbergsson trying to hold on to Qiang's head to control him but Qiang postures up.
Qiang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Qiang lands strikes from half guard.
Hugbergsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hugbergsson trying to get back to full guard but Qiang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hugbergsson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Hugbergsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Qiang.
Qiang is trying to control the action in half guard but Hugbergsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hugbergsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Qiang.
Hugbergsson is looking to improve his position.
Qiang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Qiang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hugbergsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Qiang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Qiang is just content to waste time from the top position. Hugbergsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Qiang trying to control but Hugbergsson is working from the bottom.
Hugbergsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Qiang scoring with some ground and pound.
Qiang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hugbergsson is trying to control the position but Qiang postures up.
Qiang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Qiang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Qiang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hugbergsson is keeping the position for now.
Qiang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugbergsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qiang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Qiang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Qiang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hugbergsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Hugbergsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Qiang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hugbergsson is in Qiang's guard.
Hugbergsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qiang working a defensive guard here.
Hugbergsson preventing the sweep.
Hugbergsson wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
Qiang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang keeping full guard, as Hugbergsson tries to pass.
Qiang looking to control.
#T1#
Qiang wants to sweep here but Hugbergsson controlling him for the moment.
Qiang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hugbergsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hugbergsson shoots in for a takedown but Qiang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Li Qiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hugbergsson with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Qiang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Hugbergsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qiang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hugbergsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hugbergsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Qiang scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qiang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Qiang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hugbergsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Qiang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Qiang lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Hugbergsson controlling the position for now.
Qiang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hugbergsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hugbergsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hugbergsson trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
Hugbergsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Qiang distracts Hugbergsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Hugbergsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Qiang is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Qiang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Qiang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Hugbergsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Qiang pulls Hugbergsson in to control the position.
Qiang trying to control the position.
Qiang wants to sweep but no luck.
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Hugbergsson from controlling successfully.
Hugbergsson wants to pass the guard but Qiang is keeping the position.#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.
Qiang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hugbergsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hugbergsson works to advance to full mount. Qiang defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Qiang regains half guard.#SUB#
Hugbergsson is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qiang is doing well to control the position and prevent Hugbergsson from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Li Qiang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Hugbergsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qiang leaves Hugbergsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qiang! But no joy.
Hugbergsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Hugbergsson.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hugbergsson fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Qiang counters with a single leg into guard. Hugbergsson didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Hugbergsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hugbergsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Qiang is aware though and is defending well.
Qiang chips away with some ground and pound.
Qiang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hugbergsson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Qiang's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Qiang trying to control but Hugbergsson is working from the bottom.
Qiang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Qiang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li Qiang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Qiang looking to sit in guard and control but Hugbergsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hugbergsson looking to pass the guard.
Qiang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hugbergsson is one step ahead there.
Hugbergsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qiang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hugbergsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugbergsson passes Qiang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hugbergsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Qiang keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Hugbergsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Qiang has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Qiang tries to get to full guard but Hugbergsson has control of the leg.
Qiang trying to control but Hugbergsson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qiang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hugbergsson won't allow Qiang to sweep him here.
Hugbergsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Hugbergsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Qiang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Qiang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Qiang! #REVB##T4#
Qiang wants to control but Hugbergsson is keeping him busy.
Hugbergsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Qiang.
Qiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hugbergsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Qiang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Qiang lands with a punch from half guard.
Qiang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.
Qiang throwing shots but Hugbergsson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Qiang really 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.
#R4#
Hugbergsson shoots and misses
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hugbergsson fails with the takedown
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qiang stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Hugbergsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugbergsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Qiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hugbergsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Qiang counters with a crisp right that sends Hugbergsson to the canvas! Qiang follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Qiang!
Li Qiang is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Island Fights 9
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Hugbergsson misses with a wild body shot.
Qiang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Hugbergsson shoots in and bounces Qiang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hugbergsson trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
Qiang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hugbergsson wants to pass the guard but Qiang is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Qiang can't keep his opponent in guard - Hugbergsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Qiang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hugbergsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Qiang is looking to improve his position but Hugbergsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Hugbergsson looking to control but Qiang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Qiang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Hugbergsson is trying to work for a kimura but Qiang is defending well.
Qiang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Qiang tries to get out of the position.
Hugbergsson is looking to advance position but Qiang won't allow it. #T2#
Hugbergsson is trying to control. Qiang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Qiang is looking to improve his position.
Qiang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hugbergsson trying to control the pace.
Qiang is in trouble now - Hugbergsson has advanced to mount!
Hugbergsson moves to back control. #SUB2#
Hugbergsson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Qiang is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Haki Hugbergsson!
Haki Hugbergsson is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Haki Hugbergsson 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:
Island Fights 2
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Spar shoots in and bounces Hugbergsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hugbergsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hugbergsson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hugbergsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hugbergsson is tightening it up a little... Spar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Spar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Spar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hugbergsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Haki Hugbergsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Haki Hugbergsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Martinus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Hugbergsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martinus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hugbergsson is in Martinus's guard.
Hugbergsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hugbergsson slips nicely into half guard.
Hugbergsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to pass the guard but Martinus is defending well.
Hugbergsson passes to full mount!
Martinus is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hugbergsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Martinus is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hugbergsson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Martinus is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haki Hugbergsson!
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