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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 73
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1# Lindgren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nice shot by Lindgren.#CUT2#It looks like John Fury has been cut. Fury scores with the left hand. Lindgren knows he should have avoided that one. Lindgren moves away from the strike by Fury. Lindgren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Good shot there by Fury. Lindgren staying out of range there. Lindgren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lindgren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Lindgren wants to slow Fury down by chopping away at his legs. A counter left hand to the body from Fury misses its target. Lindgren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fury counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lindgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away. Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Lindgren. Lindgren tries to land a leg kick but Fury saw it coming and moves away.
Fury connects with a looping right hand.
Lindgren connects with a body shot. Lindgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it. Fury throwing a counter right hand but Lindgren manages to avoid it. Lindgren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fury.
#T1# Lindgren throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range. Lindgren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Fury misses with an uppercut
and Lindgren counters with an outside leg kick.
Lindgren looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range. Lindgren jabs at Fury's body. Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindgren moves away. Lindgren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fury's sensitive parts. A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Lindgren does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice side step and Lindgren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL# Fury moves into the clinch. Lindgren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lindgren struggles to land a body shot inside as Fury controls his hands.
Lindgren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lindgren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fury backwards. Lindgren scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fury works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fury blocks a body shot from Lindgren. Lindgren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fury can't find room to land a body shot as Lindgren controls the action.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindgren avoiding damage.
Lindgren is pushing Fury up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Lindgren blocks a body shot from Fury. Lindgren tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Lindgren back against the cage. Fury working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lindgren fails to land. Lindgren tries to break free but Fury pushes him back against the cage. Lindgren tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Lindgren back against the cage. #T3# Fury misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Fury.
#BC2# Lindgren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lindgren misses with a leg kick and Fury counters with a nice body shot. Fury scores with a hook to the body. Lindgren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fury moves away from the strike by Lindgren. Lindgren swings widly with a right hand
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lindgren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lindgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lindgren looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range. Lindgren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fury loads up on a big right hand but Lindgren slips the punch. Fury lands the left hand. Fury is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! A telegraphed right hand from Lindgren misses the target. Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindgren. Fury went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Lindgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away. Lindgren throws out a leg kick but Fury moves out of range and Lindgren only half commits. Fury swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Fury misses with a wild body shot. Fury connects with a looping right hand.
Lindgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fury throws out the jab. Lindgren scores with a jab. Lindgren throws a looping overhand right but Fury ducks down to avoid it. Lindgren avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lindgren throws a right hand that misses
and Fury makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fury is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jab from Fury.#CUT#It looks like Dolph Lindgren has been cut. Lindgren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL# Fury closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Lindgren swings wildly with an uppercut but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it. Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Lindgren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lindgren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fury backwards. Lindgren takes a shot to the head. Lindgren can't find room to land a body shot as Fury controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fury dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Fury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindgren. Lindgren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lindgren throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range. Lindgren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lindgren lands a right hook to the body.
John Fury is winning the standup battle so far. Lindgren moves out of range as Fury strikes. Good leg kick by Lindgren. Lindgren scores with a head kick.
Fury connects with a single shot there. Lindgren lands a nice shot that snaps Fury's head back.
Lindgren scores with a jab to the body. Fury throws a body shot but no joy. Nice shot by Fury. Fury throws a jab when Lindgren was well out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lindgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away. Fury throws a shot from downtown. Lindgren moves away and avoids it. It seemed like Lindgren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A decent looking cross lands there for Fury. Lindgren throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily. #T1# Fury scores with a hook to the body. Lindgren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lindgren throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury. Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury. Lindgren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lindgren takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lindgren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fury swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lindgren thows a leg kick but Fury checks it and Fury counters with a nice uppercut. Fury misses with a hook. Lindgren ducked under it nicely. Fury lands a slapping body shot.
Fury lands with an overhand left. A head kick misses from Lindgren. Lindgren fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindgren throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot. Fury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindgren. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fury digs a good body shot into Lindgren's ribs. Lindgren is breathing heavily. Fury connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2# Lindgren on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lindgren throws a sloppy body shot
and Fury counters with a straight right hand. Fury throws a poor cross that misses
and Lindgren counters with a good low kick that Fury was not able to check. Dolph Lindgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fury slips a jab from Lindgren. Lindgren connects with a looping right hand.
Lindgren misses with a double jab.
Fury connects with a body shot that sends Lindgren's belly button to the back. Fury throws a jab when Lindgren was well out of range. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lindgren in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Fury connects with a crisp jab. Lindgren scoring well with a low kick there.
Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindgren sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lindgren throws a lazy head kick and Fury counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lindgren thinking. Lindgren misses with an uppercut
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fury throws an off balance right hand
and Lindgren counters with a left to the body. Lindgren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.#T3# Lindgren on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindgren can do to turn this around? Fury blocks a low kick nicely. Lindgren looks to throw the jab but Fury is out of range. Lindgren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fury momentarily.
Lindgren tries to land a leg kick but Fury saw it coming and moves away.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindgren manages to avoid it. As Fury backs off Lindgren throws a huge counter combo but Fury manages to avoid it all. Fury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fury misses with a straight right. Lindgren moves out of range of the strikes. Fury throws a hook but Lindgren blocks it. Fury takes a swing at Lindgren's ribcage but misses. Fury slips under a jab from Lindgren. Fury cracks Lindgren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fury shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lindgren moves out of range as Fury strikes. Fury needs to keep his hands up - Lindgren had a free shot at his head there. That kick from Lindgren tenderised Fury's leg. Fury is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindgren throws a combination that misses and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lindgren misses with an uppercut. Fury saw that one coming. Lindgren misses the shot to the body. Lindgren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lindgren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fury dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindgren. The fighters circling - Fury throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lindgren moves out of range as Fury strikes. Fury misses with an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fury connects with a body shot. Lindgren lands a lovely overhand right. The fight stays on the outside here - Fury looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fury dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Fury cracks Lindgren with a right hand to the side of the head. Lindgren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lindgren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fury slips under a jab from Lindgren. Fury connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lindgren's hands. Lindgren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fury counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lindgren thinking. Lindgren missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fury scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Lindgren is rocked! Fury drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lindgren right on the button. Lindgren goes down! Fury follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fury gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fury! John Fury decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Dolph Lindgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't work out this time, but I'd still like to thank my sponsors Conviction. Cheers guys!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 65
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1# Bard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Bard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Bard throws an overhand right that lands on Lindgren's shoulder, as Lindgren tries to avoid the shot. Lindgren misses with a straight right. Lindgren throws a hook but Bard blocks it. Bard throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lindgren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lindgren lunges at Bard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bard's hand. Mike Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lindgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A combination from Lindgren does no damage. Lindgren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Bard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A nice leg kick from Lindgren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bard throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lindgren to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bard swings for the body but Lindgren moves out of range.
Lindgren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Lindgren now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindgren. Lindgren scores with a jab to the jaw. Lindgren blocks a jab.#T1# Bard with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Lindgren to counter with a crisp jab. Lindgren staying out of range there. Lindgren throws a sloppy head kick and Bard moves out of range easily. Lindgren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lindgren lands a jab to the head.
Lindgren moves out of range as Bard strikes. A jab from Bard misses. Lindgren lands with a cross. Bard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've been informed that Lindgren has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Bard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindgren misses with a hook. Bard is looking to counter the offense by Lindgren and move into the clinch. Bard dodges the punch combination from Lindgren.
#TD# Bard looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lindgren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Bard landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2# Bard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bard throws a big elbow that misses. Bard wants to pass the guard but Lindgren is keeping the position. Lindgren controls Bard momentarily but Bard frees himself. Bard wants to control from the top but Lindgren keeps moving. Lindgren keeping full guard, as Bard tries to pass. Lindgren has his hands on Bard's head, controlling the position. Lindgren controls Bard momentarily but Bard frees himself. Bard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3# Lindgren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lindgren trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Bard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bard has managed to get both his arms back between Lindgren's legs - danger averted. Bard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bard lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindgren trying to control the position here. #T4# Bard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bard tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindgren is retaining full guard. Bard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lindgren's head. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lindgren works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bard landing some decent shots from guard. Bard postures up in Lindgren's guard and throws a big left but Lindgren blocks it. #SUB2# Lindgren isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bard stacks Lindgren on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bard!#SU# Bard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lindgren to his feet. Lindgren throws the left hand but Bard avoids the punch easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Bard will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bard missing with a left hand there. Lindgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bard throws out the jab. Bard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lindgren checks a low kick from Bard. Bard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dolph Lindgren seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lindgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it. Bard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lindgren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lindgren catches Bard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bard throws a body punch but Lindgren moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bard misses with a straight left. A punch combination from Bard misses. Bard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Lindgren throws a body shot but no joy. Bard looks to land a combination. Lindgren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1# Bard misses with a combination
and Lindgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bard tries for a takedown but Lindgren circles away easily and Lindgren counters with a leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him. A big left from Bard misses. Lindgren connects with the punch. Lindgren is looking to slow Bard down with leg kicks. Bard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bard appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Good standup being displayed there by Lindgren as he connects with a hook. A bone on bone clash there as Bard blocks the leg kick.
Bard blocks a jab. Lindgren misses with a hook. Bard misses with a wild body shot. Lindgren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lindgren swinging wildly here.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bard throws a sloppy body shot
and Lindgren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Lindgren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bard moves away. A swing and a miss from Bard. Lindgren blocks a jab. Bard throws a looping overhand right but Lindgren ducks down to avoid it. Lindgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lindgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lindgren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bard. Lindgren throws a head kick that half lands.
Lindgren throws a low kick but Bard moves out of range easily. Bard lands with a shot to the body. #TD# Bard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lindgren's guard.#SUB2# Lindgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Bard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bard has managed to get both his arms back between Lindgren's legs - danger averted.#T3# Bard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bard throws a big elbow that misses. Mike Bard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bard lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bard throwing strikes but missing. Bard wants to pass the guard but Lindgren is keeping the position. Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bard postures up and lands a big shot to Lindgren's brow. Lindgren keeping full guard, as Bard tries to pass. #T4# Lindgren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Bard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Bard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bard stands up over Lindgren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bard tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindgren is retaining full guard. Bard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindgren is keeping the position for now. Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lindgren has Bard pulled in close to control his posture. Lindgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Bard will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Bard ducks under a wild hook from Lindgren. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bard. Bard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindgren. Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindgren. Lindgren scores with a jab.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Bard. Bard working the head with strikes. Lindgren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Bard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bard wants to take a breather but Lindgren is having none of it. Bard not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Lindgren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Lindgren looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lindgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1# Lindgren wants to control but Bard is keeping busy.
Bard thows a huge punch but Lindgren dodges it nicely.
Bard winds up and cracks Lindgren with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bard drops an elbow to the side of Lindgren's head. Lindgren is staying active underneath Bard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lindgren taking some punishment here, with Bard in his half guard. Bard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Bard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lindgren defends it well. #SUB2# Lindgren looking for submissions off his back. Bard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Mike Bard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Lindgren trying to hold on to Bard's head to control him but Bard postures up.
Bard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindgren keeps working. Lindgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bard wants to take a breather but Lindgren is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bard wants to free his trapped foot but Lindgren is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Lindgren actively working from the bottom here. Lindgren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bard. Lindgren is not content to let Bard control the position.#T3# Lindgren wants to control but Bard is keeping busy.
Lindgren is trying to get back to full guard. Lindgren has hold of Bard's hands but Bard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Bard wants to take a breather but Lindgren is having none of it. Bard lands strikes from half guard. Lindgren trying to hold on to Bard's head to control him but Bard postures up.
Bard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Lindgren actively working from the bottom here. Bard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Lindgren is refusing to be controlled, as Bard sits in half guard. #T4# Lindgren is in trouble now - Bard has advanced to mount! Bard lands a nice shot to the head. Lindgren swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Lindgren is trying desperately to improve position. Bard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Lindgren is rocked! Lindgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bard looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Lindgren 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 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard! Mike Bard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. In defeat, Dolph Lindgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't work out this time, but I'd still like to thank my sponsors Conviction. Cheers guys!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 57
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1# Lindgren avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Lindgren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Lindgren lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetsov off balance momentarily. Lindgren misses with a low kick. Kuznetsov blocks a jab. Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kuznetsov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lindgren counters with a stiff right hand. Lindgren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindgren. Lindgren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov tries to land a front kick but Lindgren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lindgren swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Lindgren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Lindgren throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lindgren scores with a leg kick.
Lindgren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Lindgren settles back down. A solid body kick from Kuznetsov. Lindgren sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kuznetsov misses with a body kick. A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there and Lindgren counters with a nice uppercut. Kuznetsov blocks a jab. Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Kuznetsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kuznetsov blocks a low kick nicely. Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Lindgren moves out of range.
Lindgren lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses. Lindgren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznetsov letting Lindgren take a breather here. Lindgren misses with a hook from the clinch. I was talking to Lindgren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Lindgren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Lindgren blocks it.
Come on Lindgren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lindgren. Lindgren seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Lindgren misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
#T2# Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Stalling in the clinch from Lindgren.
A head punch on the inside from Lindgren fails to land. Lindgren prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov. Lindgren misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lindgren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around. Lindgren has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Lindgren. This has been an exciting period of action! Lindgren tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lindgren throws a head punch that misses. Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dolph Lindgren has been cut. Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lindgren. Lindgren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3# Lindgren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindgren misses with a hook from the clinch. Lindgren swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head. Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Lindgren misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindgren lands a right hand. Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside. Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
#BC2# Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lindgren moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
#T4# Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab. Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov walks into a left hand. Kuznetsov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lindgren misses with a body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kuznetsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Lindgren sees coming a mile off. Lindgren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov. Lindgren misses the shot to the body. Kuznetsov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindgren.
Lindgren takes one to the chin there. Lindgren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindgren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Lindgren's belly button to the back. Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Lindgren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kuznetsov staying out of range there. Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dolph Lindgren's cut. That's time! Lindgren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lindgren. A nice inside leg kick there by Kuznetsov. That's going to slow Lindgren down. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuznetsov. Lindgren feinted there with a counter leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Lindgren. Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindgren sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindgren manages to avoid it. Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lindgren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov. Lindgren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Lindgren settles back down. Kuznetsov unleashes a big counter combination but Lindgren bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kuznetsov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lindgren throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily. Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lindgren throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lindgren scores with a jab to the body. Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kuznetsov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lindgren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuznetsov scrambles back to his feet. Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lindgren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Lindgren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Nice body punch from Kuznetsov. Lindgren misses the jab. Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov lands with a nice body kick. Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Lindgren moves out of range easily. Lindgren defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand. A quick step to the side and Lindgren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lindgren lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming. Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lindgren. That did some damage! Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick. Lindgren throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it. Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindgren at a distance.
Lindgren avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Lindgren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindgren. Lindgren moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Lindgren. Lindgren cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2# Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindgren. Lindgren misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Lindgren. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet. Lindgren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindgren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lindgren. That did some damage! The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindgren manages to avoid it. Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Lindgren cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head. Lindgren thows a left - swing and a miss! Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Lindgren misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lindgren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuznetsov scrambles back to his feet. Lindgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.#T3# Kuznetsov with the inside leg kick. Lindgren lands a jab-cross combination. Lindgren lands with a nice combination. Kuznetsov backs away looking to recover. Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage. Lindgren loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch. Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lindgren connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznetsov thuds his shin into the meat of Lindgren's side. 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! That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Lindgren's leg. Lindgren is trying to keep his angry face on. A nice leg kick from Kuznetsov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Lindgren's ribcage but misses. Lindgren moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuznetsov. Lindgren has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Lindgren scores with a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov scores with a push kick. Lindgren slips under a jab from Kuznetsov. Lindgren will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Lindgren scores with a hook.#T4# Kuznetsov misses the jab. Kuznetsov throws a low kick, looking for Lindgren's leg but Lindgren calmly moves out of range. Lindgren throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well. Kuznetsov blocks a jab. Kuznetsov now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindgren. Nice shot by Lindgren. Kuznetsov misses with a body kick. Lindgren misses the shot to the body. Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Lindgren moves out of range.
Lindgren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindgren. Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lindgren.#CL2# Kuznetsov clinches up with Lindgren and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lindgren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindgren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land. Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindgren. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Dolph Lindgren's cut. That's time! Lindgren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Lindgren circles away.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lindgren. Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Lindgren is having none of it. Lindgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lindgren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuznetsov. Lindgren shrugs it off though. Lindgren misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kuznetsov throws a jab when Lindgren was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kuznetsov blocks a low kick nicely. Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lindgren throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lindgren throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it. Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lindgrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kuznetsov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lindgren will feel that in the morning.#T1# Lindgren throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range. Lindgren tries to score with a low kick but Kuznetsov moves his leg out of the way. Lindgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away. Lindgren misses with a straight left. Lindgren throws a nice inside leg kick. Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindgren. Lindgren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A big left from Kuznetsov misses. Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage. Lindgren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Lindgren is out of range. Lindgren throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range. Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Lindgren moves out of range. Left hook, right uppercut from Lindgren. This has been an exciting period of action! Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Kuznetsov swings for the body but Lindgren moves out of range.
Lindgren is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks. Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lindgren. Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindgren. Kuznetsov lands a head shot. Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot. Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A jab from Lindgren misses. Lindgren cracks Kuznetsov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lindgren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lindgren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lindgren lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming. Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Lindgren uses good head movement to avoid it. Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lindgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Lindgren throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lindgren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lindgren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Lindgren looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely. A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with low kicks. Lindgren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Lindgren misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov connects with the punch. Lindgren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lindgren. Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kuznetsov tries to work over Lindgren's front leg with a kick but Lindgren checks it. Lindgren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head. Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lindgren lands with a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lindgren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov. Aleks Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Lindgren tries to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov saw it coming and moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Lindgren semi-blocks.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindgren paws at him with a jab and circles away. A low kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Lindgren throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov moved away. Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lindgren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindgren. Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindgren's sensitive parts. Kuznetsov scores with a spinning back kick! Lindgren connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindgren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lindgren looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range. Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Lindgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lindgren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindgren. Dolph Lindgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2# Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Aleks Kuznetsov. Well Kuznetsov 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov! Aleks Kuznetsov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. The defeated Dolph Lindgren had this to say: 'Didn't work out this time, but I'd still like to thank my sponsors Conviction. Cheers guys!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 51
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1# Ecker moves in looking to clinch but Lindgren pushes him off. Lindgren throws a body punch but Ecker moves out of range. We've been told by Lindgren's head coaches at The Barn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Lindgren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nice shot by Lindgren. A big left from Lindgren misses. And Ecker tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindgren pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ecker moves forwards but Lindgren connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dolph Lindgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good shot there by Lindgren. Lindgren tests Ecker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ecker wants to slow Lindgren down by chopping away at his legs. Ecker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindgren. Lindgren avoids the body shot from Ecker.
#CL2# Ecker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindgren, pushing him back against the cage. Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1# Lindgren slowing the pace effectively. Lindgren pushes Ecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lindgren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Ecker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lindgren's face.
Ecker stalling against the cage.
Ecker lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ecker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lindgren looking to slow down the pace here. Lindgren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindgren. Ecker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ecker slowing the pace effectively. Lindgren scores with a shot to the side of Ecker's head. Lindgren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindgren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lindgren working aggressively here.
Lindgren tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ecker blocking some punches.
Lindgren can't find room to land a body shot as Ecker controls the action.
Lindgren lands a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Ecker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lindgren tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lindgren leaning against his opponent.
Lindgren misses with a hook from the clinch. Lindgren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ecker is keeping busy. Lindgren misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ecker. Lindgren looking to slow down the pace here. Ecker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lindgren's face.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Lindgren manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Lindgren.
#T3##TD2# Ecker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Lindgren struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lindgren is looking for a sweep. Ecker lands a decent elbow from side control. Lindgren is trying to get back to half guard. Ecker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Ecker cracks Lindgren with an elbow. That is naaassty. Lindgren is trying to improve his position. Ecker landing strikes. Lindgren wants to control but Ecker postures up. Lindgren on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Lindgren is trying to improve his position. Lindgren can't do much from the bottom here. #T4# Lindgren tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ecker controls the position. Ecker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ecker working the head and body with strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ecker working the head with strikes. Ecker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lindgren to see if he's OK. Ecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindgren keeps working. Ecker lands an elbow. Ecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindgren keeps working. Lindgren is looking to reverse the position. Ecker wants to control but Lindgren is keeping him busy. Ecker working away. Lindgren gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devin Ecker will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# The fighters circling - Lindgren throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lindgren loads up on a big right hand but Ecker slips the punch. Ecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lindgren cracks Ecker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Lindgren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Lindgren works the jab nicely. Ecker shoots in and drives through. Lindgren sprawls well. Ecker closes the distance but Lindgren moves to the side and Lindgren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lindgren connects with a single shot there. Ecker throws a nice inside leg kick. Lindgren misses the shot to the body. #T1# Ecker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ecker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Lindgren misses the shot to the body. Ecker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ecker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lindgren defends it nicely. Dolph Lindgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker. Ecker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lindgren finds it's way round the side to connect with Ecker's head. Lindgren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindgren throws a leg kick #TD2# and Ecker counters with a single leg into guard. Lindgren didn't expect that. Ecker wants to pass the guard but Lindgren is keeping the position.#SUB# Ecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Lindgren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB# Lindgren is looking for a triangle but Ecker pushes his legs off easily.
Ecker postures up and lands a big shot to Lindgren's brow. Ecker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ecker trying to control but Lindgren is working from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Lindgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ecker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lindgren is trying to keep Ecker in close.
#SUB# Lindgren working for a triangle but Ecker defends it easily.
#T3# Ecker cracks Lindgren with a solid left hand.#SUB# Lindgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ecker defends well. Ecker distracts Lindgren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ecker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Lindgren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ecker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ecker distracts Lindgren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound. Ecker landing with the ground and pound. Ecker looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB# Lindgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ecker defends well. Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Lindgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ecker defends it easily. Lindgren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Ecker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ecker has managed to get both his arms back between Lindgren's legs - danger averted. Ecker landing some decent shots from guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ecker works over Lindgren with some ground and pound from guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dolph Lindgren will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Ecker looks for a takedown but Lindgren sprawls well. Lindgren throwing a counter right hand but Ecker manages to avoid it. Lindgren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lindgren throws a body punch but Ecker moves out of range. Lindgren takes a swing at Ecker's ribcage but misses. Dolph Lindgren is winning the standup battle so far.#KD2# Ecker lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lindgren sprawling to the canvas. Ecker follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lindgren hang on? #ROC2#Lindgren is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dolph Lindgren has been cut. Ecker creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Lindgren is out cold and this one is all over! Ecker climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Devin Ecker! Devin Ecker took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank Dolph Lindgren. He's a hell of a fighter, and his high skill level forced me to have the best camp of my career just to prepare. So who do I get to fight next?'. In defeat, Dolph Lindgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't work out this time, but I'd still like to thank my sponsors Conviction. Cheers guys!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 45
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1# Fury rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lindgren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jab by Lindgren. Fury takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice takedown defense from Lindgren. No joy for Fury on that attempt. Fury on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Fury tries to clinch there but Lindgren circles away.
#CL# Fury rushes Lindgren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Lindgren has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Lindgren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindgren lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards. Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lindgren misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindgren gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fury misses with a short punch on the inside. Lindgren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lindgren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Lindgren.
Lindgren taking a breather. Lindgren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1# Fury lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Lindgren.
Lindgren works on Fury's body with a couple of short punches. Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindgren uses good head movement to avoid it. Lindgren trying to stall but Fury improves his position.
Lindgren is trying to stall.
Lindgren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards. Lindgren is trying to maintain a safe position but Fury gets an underhook and turns Lindgren into the cage. Lindgren lands a hook to the side of the head. Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fury as Lindgren tries to tie him up. Lindgren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindgren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindgren lands an uppercut.#T2# Lindgren lands a right hand. Lindgren stalling against the cage.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindgren scores with a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lindgren stalls. Lindgren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindgren blocking some punches.
Lindgren content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside. Lindgren pressing his opponent against the cage. Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindgren throws a head punch that misses. Fury throws a head punch that misses. Lindgren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Lindgren taking a breather. #T3# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dolph Lindgren. Fury misses with a hook
and Lindgren counters with a nice uppercut. Lindgren lands a glancing blow to the side of Fury's head. Fury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fury tries to move into range but Lindgren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lindgren lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Lindgren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindgren blocks a jab. Fury fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lindgren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lindgren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target. Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lindgren lands a jab to the nose. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fury closes the distance but Lindgren moves to the side and Lindgren counters with a right hand to the body. Fury needs to keep his hands up - Lindgren had a free shot at his head there. Lindgren scores with a nice head shot. Titus Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD# Lindgren gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2# Lindgren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lindgren wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2# Lindgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.#SUB# Fury 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. #SUB# Fury drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fury jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Lindgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We've been hearing good reports from Fury'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.#SUB# Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Lindgren dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Fury misses with a straight left. Lindgren is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Lindgren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fury. Fury circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Fury shoots in but Lindgren avoids the takedown attempt easily. Lindgren lunges at Fury with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fury's hand. Fury throws a poor cross that misses
and Fury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Fury is rocked! Horrible takedown attempt by Fury or perhaps it was just good defense by Lindgren, which made it look bad. Lindgren lunges at Fury with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fury's hand. Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lindgren! Fury is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolph Lindgren! Dolph Lindgren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Doe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lindgren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindgren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doe tries a body shot but Lindgren blocks it.
#BC# Doe breaks from the clinch.
Lindgren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Doe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindgren. Doe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Lindgren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindgren's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lindgren duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like John Doe has been cut. Doe looks to throw the jab but Lindgren is out of range. Doe keeps Lindgren at a distance using the push kick. Doe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Doe thuds his shin into the meat of Lindgren's side. Lindgren looks to land a combination but Doe avoids it well. Doe lands a right hook to the body.
#T1# Lindgren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doe. Lindgren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doe. Doe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Doe defending well as Lindgren loads up on a big left hand. Lindgren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doe. Doe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindgren.
Lindgren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindgren moves out of range of the strikes. Doe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindgren at a distance.
Doe slips under a jab. Doe thinks about countering with a body kick. Lindgren missing with a left hand there. Doe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A decent looking body kick lands there for Doe. Lindgren looks to score with a jab to the body but Doe is just out of range.#T2# Lindgren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doe.
Doe lands a leg kick that knocks Lindgren off balance momentarily. Doe scores with a jab to the body. Doe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lindgren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Doe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lindgren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doe tries to land a front kick but Lindgren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Doe throws a body punch but Lindgren moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Lindgren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Doe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindgren walks into a left hand. #T3# Lindgren throws the left hand but Doe avoids the punch easily. Doe moves away from the strike by Lindgren. Lindgren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doe. Doe throws a body shot but no joy. John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Doe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lindgren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Dolph Lindgren has been cut. Lindgren looks to score with a jab to the body but Doe is just out of range. Doe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lindgren just manages to avoid it. Doe throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Lindgren counter with a right hand. Lindgren misses with a looping right. Lindgren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Doe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Doe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Doe. Doe scores with a hook.#T4# Doe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lindgren. That did some damage! Doe lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doe misses with a leg kick and Lindgren counters with a series of strikes. Doe will be more careful next time no doubt. Doe throws a right hand that misses
and Lindgren counters with a lovely shot to the body. Doe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doe takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lindgren misses with a hook. Doe ducked under it nicely. Lindgren fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindgren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Lindgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doe throws out the jab. Doe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nice body kick from Doe. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Lindgren swings for the body but Doe moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Doe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Doe lands a leg kick that knocks Lindgren off balance momentarily. Lindgren throws a big shot that misses. Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindgren swats him away and circles back towards the center. Doe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lindgren. Lindgren throws a looping overhand right but Doe ducks down to avoid it. Doe throws a half hearted mid kick. Doe scores with a leg kick.
Doe misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doe moves out of range of the strikes. Nice shot by Doe. Doe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindgren can do to turn this around? Doe misses the jab. Lindgren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1# Doe fakes the leg kick and cracks Lindgren in the body. Lindgren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doe. Lindgren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Doe throws an off balance right hand
and Lindgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lindgren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL# Doe closes the distance and pushes Lindgren back into the cage. Lindgren has Doe pressed against the cage.
Lindgren is looking to control Doe's arms but Doe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lindgren has his back to the cage. A short right from Doe on the inside. Lindgren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lindgren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doe is keeping busy. Lindgren wants to stall.
Lindgren lands a hook that snaps the head of Doe backwards. #T2# Lindgren wants to stall.
Lindgren misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Lindgren.
#BC# Doe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lindgren lands an overhand right. Doe getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Doe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindgren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lindgren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doe lands a leg kick that knocks Lindgren off balance momentarily. Lindgren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doe. Doe throws a right and a left that Lindgren avoids nicely. Doe moves out of range as Lindgren strikes.#CL# Doe rushes Lindgren and presses him up against the cage.#T3# Doe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lindgren is breathing heavily. Lindgren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Doe breaks from the clinch.
Doe connects with a solid leg kick. Lindgren ducks under a wild hook from Doe. Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindgren swats him away and circles back towards the center. A little jabbing left from Lindgren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Doe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lindgren throws a big shot that misses. That kick from Doe tenderised Lindgren's leg. Lindgren is trying to keep his angry face on. Doe swings for the body but Lindgren moves out of range.
Lindgren throws out a counter right but Doe avoids it with no problem. Doe tries to score with a low kick but Lindgren moves his leg out of the way. Lindgren takes a swing at Doe's ribcage but misses. Doe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4# Lindgren ducks under a wild hook from Doe. You can see that Lindgren has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Doe fakes the leg kick and cracks Lindgren in the body. #CL# Doe gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lindgren working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Doe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doe prevents a body shot from Lindgren. Lindgren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doe up against the cage.#BC# Doe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Doe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doe lands a leg kick that knocks Lindgren off balance momentarily. Doe scores with a jab. A slapping body kick lands there for Doe. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Doe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doe swinging wildly here.
Lindgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doe throws out the jab. Doe misses with an uppercut. Doe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Doe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindgren.
A low kick from Doe is predictable there and Doe 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.#CL# Doe clinches. Lindgren trying to control the position but instead, Doe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lindgren into the cage. Doe presses Lindgren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lindgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Doe lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# Doe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doe lands a nice uppercut. Doe digs a right hand underneath Lindgren's ribcage. Lindgren let out a lung full of air as it connected. Doe scores with a nice hook to the head. Doe scores with a hook to the body. Doe lands with a right to the head. Doe cracks Lindgren with a nice body shot. A right hand to the body from Doe.
#BC# Doe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Doe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lindgren's head. Lindgren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doe. Doe obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice combination there by Doe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Doe throws a quick inside leg kick. Lindgren misses with a hook to the body
and Doe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Doe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2##CL# Doe takes the fight into the clinch. Doe presses Lindgren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Doe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Doe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Doe.
Doe lands a nice uppercut. Doe lands a body shot. Doe scores with a shoulder strike. Doe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Doe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Doe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doe connects with a leg kick. Lindgren 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. Doe scores with a push kick.#T3# Doe scores with a push kick. Doe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Doe thuds his right hand into Lindgren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Lindgren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Doe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doe throws a quick inside leg kick. Lindgren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindgren.
Doe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4# Lindgren throws a hook to the side of Doe's head but Doe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL# Lindgren tries to keep at a distance but Doe has taken the fight into the clinch. Doe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindgren backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! A short left from Doe. A quick uppercut on the inside from Doe. #BC# Doe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doe tries to bum rush Lindgren with a series of wild strikes but Lindgren uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A little jabbing left from Lindgren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lindgren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lindgren's head. Doe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Doe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindgren. Doe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lindgren manages to circle out of the way. Dolph Lindgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lindgren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! John Doe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Doe 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:26 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Doe! During a confident post fight interview, John Doe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Dolph Lindgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Didn't work out this time, but I'd still like to thank my sponsors Conviction. Cheers guys!'. |
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Event:
SPPS 31 - Pre-Christmas Blast!
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1# Slamcock misses with a looping left. Nice sprawl there from Lindgren as Slamcock shoots in.#TD2# Slamcock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Slamcock working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Slamcock stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Lindgren has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Slamcock manages to get his head free but now Lindgren has transitioned to an armbar! Slamcock grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Lindgren! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dolph Lindgren! Dolph Lindgren 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1# Dorn misses with a right hand and Lindgren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dorn thinking. Dorn lands a leg kick that knocks Lindgren off balance momentarily. Dorn misses with a straight right. A bone on bone clash there as Lindgren blocks the leg kick.
Lindgren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lindgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorn manages to avoid it. Dorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindgren.
Lindgren moves out of range as Dorn strikes. Dorn misses with a left hand and Lindgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dorn slips under a jab. Dorn's coach down at ACME was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dorn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Dorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindgren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindgren swats away the attempt to clinch by Dorn. A quick step to the side and Lindgren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lindgren dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lindgren misses the shot to the body. Lindgren darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dorn scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Dolph Lindgren has been cut. Lindgren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Lindgren blocks a jab. Dorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindgren circles away.
Dorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dorn gets off balance looking for a body kick and Lindgren counters with a straight right hand. Dorn tries to clinch there but Lindgren circles away.
Dorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Lindgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lindgren throws out a powerful jab. Lindgren moves away from the strike by Dorn. Lindgren lands a body shot.
Lindgren lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dorn. A counter left hand to the body from Lindgren misses its target.#CL# Lindgren moves into range and clinches up with Dorn. Lindgren pushes Dorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dorn throws a head punch that misses. Lindgren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dorn.
#T2# Lindgren pushes Dorn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lindgren scores with an uppercut up the middle. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lindgren. Lindgren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorn backwards. Dorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorn being controlled against the cage. Dorn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lindgren lands on the inside with an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Lindgren.
Lindgren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Lindgren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorn. Lindgren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorn. A right hook to the body lands for Lindgren.
Dorn looks winded! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindgren. #T3# Dorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindgren slows down the pace here.
Dorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lindgren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Lindgren can't find room to land a body shot as Dorn controls the action.
Lindgren misses with a body punch.
Lindgren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorn. Dorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindgren is defending well for now. Lindgren is leaning against Dorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lindgren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lindgren avoiding damage as Dorn throws knees to the body.
Lindgren avoids a wild elbow strike from Dorn. A head punch on the inside from Dorn fails to land. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Dorn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindgren lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lindgren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4# Lindgren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lindgren misses with some punches.
Dorn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lindgren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dorn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lindgren blocks an elbow strike from Dorn.
Lindgren pressing his opponent against the cage. Dorn tries a knee to the head but Lindgren blocks it.
A body shot lands from Lindgren.
#BC# Lindgren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Dorn clinches with his opponent.
Lindgren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lindgren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dorn misses with a knee to the head. Still in the clinch, Lindgren scores with a nice short uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Lindgren dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dolph Lindgren's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Lindgren avoids the body shot from Dorn.
Dorn throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Lindgren to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Lindgren instigates a clinch. A short uppercut from Lindgren. Dorn throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindgren. A right hook to the body lands for Lindgren.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lindgren. Dorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dorn tries to land a knee to the head but Lindgren blocks with his arms.
Dorn blocks a body shot from Lindgren. Lindgren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards. Lindgren lands a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lindgren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lindgren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Lindgren.
Lindgren avoiding damage.
#T1# Lindgren is struggling to control the position. Dorn is breathing heavily. A nice right hand lands inside from Lindgren. Lindgren has Dorn pushed against the cage. Dorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dorn prevents a body shot from Lindgren. Lindgren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorn can do to turn this around? Lindgren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Lindgren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dolph Lindgren is winning the standup battle so far. Dorn misses with a hook. Lindgren ducked under it nicely. Lindgren sizes up Dorn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Dorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A counter left hand to the body from Lindgren misses its target. Lindgren jabs Dorn right on the nose. Dorn blinks but takes it well. Dorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Lindgren should have avoided that one. #CL2# Dorn gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dorn working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Lindgren.
#T2# Lindgren lands a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lindgren is stalling here.
Dorn letting Lindgren take a breather here. Dorn misses with a hook from the clinch. Lindgren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorn's elbow. A nice right hand lands inside from Lindgren. Lindgren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Dorn on the inside. Lindgren stalling in the clinch.
Lindgren has Dorn pushed against the cage. Lindgren seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Dorn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lindgren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards. Dorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lindgren avoids it. Lindgren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorn backwards. Dolph Lindgren has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lindgren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorn backwards. #T3# Dorn throws an elbow that misses.
Dorn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lindgren's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Dorn misses with a punch to the body.
Dorn misses with a short punch on the inside. Dorn trying to land knees to the body.
Dorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindgren. Lindgren tries to throw a body punch but Dorn avoids it by throwing Lindgren back against the cage. Dorn tries a knee to the head but Lindgren blocks it.
Dorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lindgren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dorn or not. Lindgren's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Lindgren lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorn. #T4# Dorn letting Lindgren take a breather here. Lindgren avoiding damage as Dorn throws knees to the body.
Lindgren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorn has a couple of punches blocked by Lindgren.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Lindgren lands with a short head shot on the inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Lindgren lands a shoulder strike. Lindgren is leaning against Dorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lindgren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lindgren dodges an elbow strike from Dorn.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lindgren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Both guys are working to get underhooks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Lindgren dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dolph Lindgren's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL# Lindgren clinches up against the cage. Lindgren tries to stall but Dorn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dolph Lindgren. Dorn swings widly with a right hand
and Lindgren counters with a right hand to the body. Lindgren dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lindgren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dorn. Dorn throws a hook but Lindgren avoids it easily. Lindgren slips a jab and a cross from Dorn.
Dorn takes a swing at Lindgren's ribcage but misses. Dorn lands a jab. Dorn throws a head kick that misses and Lindgren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lindgren cracks Dorn with an open hand slap. Dorn tries to move into range but Lindgren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lindgren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL# Lindgren pushes Dorn up against the cage in a clinch. Lindgren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC# Lindgren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lindgren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dorn's head. Dorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Jab from Lindgren. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lindgren checks a leg kick. Dorn misses with a hook
and Lindgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lindgren cracks Dorn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A punch combination from Lindgren misses. #CL# Lindgren has closed the distance and engaged Dorn in a clinch.
Lindgren lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Dorn is rocked! Dorn takes a shot to the head. Dorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindgren finish him? Dorn scores with a knee to the head.
Lindgren is stalling here.
Lindgren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards. Lindgren scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lindgren lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Lindgren.
A short right from Lindgren on the inside. Lindgren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Lindgren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorn.#T2# Lindgren lands a shoulder strike. Lindgren creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dorn with a big uppercut! Dorn tries to clinch up but Lindgren pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dorn to the mat! Dorn covers up and Lindgren unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dolph Lindgren! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 18
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lindgren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lindgren lunges at Shigemasa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shigemasa's hand. Shigemasa throws a low kick, looking for Lindgren's leg but Lindgren calmly moves out of range. Shigemasa throws a hook but Lindgren avoids it easily. Lindgren lands a jab to Shigemasa's midsection. Lindgren scores with a shot to the body.
Lindgren throws a big shot that misses. Decent striking displayed by Shigemasa there. Lindgren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindgren 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. Lindgren throws out a loose jab but Shigemasa uses good head movement to avoid it. A jab from Lindgren misses. It seemed like Shigemasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A big right from Lindgren misses. Dolph Lindgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lindgren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shigemasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindgren. Shigemasa moves into range and connects with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Lindgren walks into a straight right hand from Shigemasa. Lindgren throws a right hand that Shigemasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Shigemasa also avoids with ease.#T1# Shigemasa slips a jab from Lindgren. Shigemasa staying out of range there. Shigemasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Shigemasa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Lindgren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shigemasa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lindgren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Lindgren throws out a loose jab but Shigemasa uses good head movement to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Lindgren. The fighters circling - Shigemasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lindgren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Shigemasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A swing and a miss from Shigemasa. Shigemasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A looping hook to the body misses from Lindgren. Shigemasa does a little dance to reset his feet. Lindgren throws an overhand right that lands on Shigemasa's shoulder, as Shigemasa tries to avoid the shot. Lindgren throws a right hand that Shigemasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Shigemasa also avoids with ease. A little jabbing left from Shigemasa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A telegraphed right hand from Shigemasa misses the target. #T2# Lindgren misses with a few strikes there.
Lindgren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like Dolph Lindgren has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lindgren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Shigemasa slips under a jab. Shigemasa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Shigemasa misses with a body shot.
Lindgren misses with an uppercut. Shigemasa saw that one coming. Shigemasa misses the shot to the body. Shigemasa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Shigemasa is looking to land body kicks. Shigemasa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lindgren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Shigemasa. Lindgren swinging wildly here.
#T3# Lindgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shigemasa manages to avoid it. Lindgren lands a slapping body shot.
Lindgren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Shigemasa lunges at Lindgren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lindgren's hand. Good shot there by Lindgren. Lindgren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Shigemasa takes one on the button. A jab from Lindgren misses. A big left from Shigemasa misses. Lindgren throws a jab when Shigemasa was well out of range. Shigemasa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lindgren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shigemasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lindgren on the side of the head. #T4# Lindgren moves out of range of the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Lindgren. Shigemasa does a little dance to reset his feet. Shigemasa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindgren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Shigemasa throws a big shot that misses. Lindgren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shigemasa's head backwards. Lindgren dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lindgren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigemasa.
Lindgren lands a nice hook to Shigemasa's body. Shigemasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Shigemasa takes one to the chin there. Lindgren fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lindgren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shigemasa. Shigemasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindgren is just out of range. Lindgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shigemasa throws out the jab. Shigemasa lands with a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Lindgren dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dolph Lindgren's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Shigemasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Shigemasa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lindgren swinging wildly here.
Shigemasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindgren.
Shigemasa misses with a body kick. Lindgren dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lindgren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dolph Lindgren is winning the standup battle so far. Lindgren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shigemasa. Shigemasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindgren sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lindgren misses with a hook. Shigemasa connects with a body shot that sends Lindgren's belly button to the back. Lindgren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Shigemasa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1# Shigemasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindgren. Lindgren thows a left - swing and a miss! Shigemasa now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Shigemasa moves forwards but Lindgren connects with a nice, crisp jab. Lindgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lindgren throws a nice looking combination but Shigemasa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lindgren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shigemasa can do to turn this around? Shigemasa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lindgren has time to react. Shigemasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shigemasa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lindgren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shigemasa looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lindgren throws a shot from downtown. Shigemasa moves away and avoids it. Lindgren moves away from the strike by Shigemasa. An attempted straight right counter from Lindgren misses the target. Shigemasa digs a good hook to Lindgren's body.
A jab from Shigemasa misses. Lindgren lunges at Shigemasa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shigemasa's hand. #T2# Lindgren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigemasa.
Shigemasa throws a right and a left that Lindgren avoids nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick misses from Shigemasa. Shigemasa throws an overhand right that lands on Lindgren's shoulder, as Lindgren tries to avoid the shot. Shigemasa moves away from the strike by Lindgren. Shigemasa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Shigemasa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lindgren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Shigemasa lands the left hand. Shigemasa misses with an uppercut
and Lindgren counters with a lovely shot to the body. Shigemasa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Shigemasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A swing and a miss from Lindgren.#T3# Lindgren scores with a nice strike. Shigemasa throws a lazy uppercut
and Lindgren counters with a stiff right hand. Lindgren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lindgren swings and misses with a shot to the body and Shigemasa counters with a series of strikes. Lindgren will be more careful next time no doubt. Shigemasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindgren manages to avoid it. Shigemasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindgren. Lindgren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Shigemasa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lindgren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shigemasa finds it's way round the side to connect with Lindgren's head. Lindgren blocks a jab. Shigemasa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lindgren jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lindgren throws a hook to the side of Shigemasa's head but Shigemasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lindgren misses with an uppercut. Shigemasa saw that one coming.#T4# Shigemasa slips a straight right by Lindgren. Lindgren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lindgren throws a right and a left that both miss. Shigemasa tests Lindgren's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lindgren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shigemasa. Shigemasa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Lindgren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shigemasa to score with a decent uppercut. A cross from Lindgren lands. Shigemasa misses with a straight left. Lindgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shigemasa.
Lindgren throws out a powerful jab. Lindgren misses the body punch letting Shigemasa counter with a right hand. Lindgren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindgren misses with a hook. Shigemasa ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Morioka Shigemasa will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Dolph Lindgren's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##KD2# Shigemasa lands a big uppercut and Lindgren crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lindgren looks OK. Shigemasa waves Lindgren back to his feet!#ROC2#Lindgren is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Lindgren looks to throw the jab but Shigemasa is out of range. Oh Lindgren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The fighters circling - Lindgren throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lindgren seems to have got his legs back now. Shigemasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle, before Shigemasa throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lindgren's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Shigemasa lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Morioka Shigemasa! A relieved looking Morioka Shigemasa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Dolph Lindgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't work out this time, but I'd still like to thank my sponsors Conviction. Cheers guys!'. |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Lindgren vs. Rizzo
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rizzo is looking to clinch but Lindgren is avoiding it.
Lindgren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindgren looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range. Lindgren missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rizzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rizzo slips a straight right by Lindgren. Lindgren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rizzo. Jake Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lindgren throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo moves away and avoids it. Lindgren lands a body shot.
Lindgren thuds a left hand into Rizzo's body. Lindgren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Lindgren just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lindgren displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Rizzo wants to clinch up but Lindgren keeps it at a distance. Rizzo tries to clinch up but Lindgren circles away and keeps his distance. Rizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindgren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rizzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindgren circles away.
Lindgren lands a jab to Rizzo's midsection.#CL2# Rizzo closes the distance and clinches. Rizzo misses with some punches.
#T1# Rizzo lands with a right to the head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Lindgren lands a hook to the side of the head. Rizzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindgren working aggressively here.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Lindgren blocks it.
Lindgren stalling in the clinch.
Lindgren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rizzo lands a body punch. Lindgren blocking some punches.
Rizzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lindgren backwards. Rizzo blocking some punches.
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Lindgren.
Lindgren misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Lindgren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Lindgren lands a shoulder strike. Rizzo misses with a short punch on the inside. Rizzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rizzo misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Rizzo scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rizzo blocks a body shot from Lindgren. Lindgren gets through Rizzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lindgren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rizzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindgren. Lindgren takes a shot to the head. Lindgren stalling against the cage.
Rizzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lindgren leaning against his opponent.
Rizzo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lindgren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rizzo can turn it around. Rizzo misses with some punches.
Rizzo presses Lindgren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Lindgren avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage. Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindgren's elbow. Lindgren blocks a body shot from Rizzo. Lindgren blocks an uppercut.
Rizzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindgren. Lindgren lands a left hand.
Rizzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rizzo is leaning against Lindgren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3# Rizzo digs a right hand underneath Lindgren's ribcage. Lindgren let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rizzo blocks an uppercut.
Rizzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rizzo working aggressively here.
Rizzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lindgren backwards. Rizzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lindgren. Rizzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindgren uses good head movement to avoid it. Rizzo works on Lindgren's body with a couple of short punches. Lindgren misses with some punches.
Lindgren tries to work over Rizzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindgren lands an uppercut. A short right from Rizzo. Rizzo throws a head punch that misses. A right hand to the body from Rizzo.
Lindgren is breathing heavily. Rizzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Rizzo lands with a short head shot on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rizzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindgrens head. Rizzo digs a right hand into Lindgren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lindgren's gas tank. Rizzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lindgren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rizzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Rizzo - that landed with a thud.
Lindgren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rizzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lindgren. Rizzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rizzo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rizzo scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo. Lindgren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Rizzo. Lindgren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rizzo dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Lindgren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lindgren circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Lindgren to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rizzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Rizzo. Rizzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rizzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Rizzo.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Lindgren avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage. Rizzo throws a head punch that misses. Rizzo is leaning against Lindgren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Rizzo misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo is leaning against Lindgren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rizzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rizzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindgren uses good head movement to avoid it. Rizzo gets through Lindgren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Rizzo lands a shoulder strike. Rizzo digs a right hand underneath Lindgren's ribcage. Lindgren let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rizzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindgren backwards. Rizzo pushes Lindgren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindgren's elbow. Rizzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindgren backwards. Rizzo lands on the inside with an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rizzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Lindgren is rocked! A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzo. Oh Lindgren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rizzo lands a big right hand that drops Lindgren! The killer instinct kicks in and Rizzo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rizzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rizzo! Jake Rizzo is the new light heavyweight champion! Jake Rizzo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Dolph Lindgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't work out this time, but I'd still like to thank my sponsors Conviction. Cheers guys!'. |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 3
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kid missing with a left hand there. Lindgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lindgren catches Kid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kid has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Lindgren swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid. Kid feints a jab promting Lindgren to slip. Kid then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lindgren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Dolph Lindgren has been cut. Lindgren scores with a shot to the body.
Kid wants to clinch letting Lindgren counter with a right hand. Lindgren scores with a jab to the body. Lindgren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lindgren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kid missing with a left hand there. Lindgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lindgren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lindgren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kid in his tracks. Lindgren tests Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kid throws an off balance right hand
and Kid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lindgren digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.#T1# Lindgren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice shot by Lindgren. Kid misses with the combination.
Kid tries to move into range but Lindgren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kid misses with a double jab
and Lindgren counters with a nice body shot. Kid is looking to clinch but Lindgren is avoiding it.
Lindgren connects with a right hand. Kid shakes it off. Kid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lindgren lands an overhand right. Lindgren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kid misses with a body shot.
Lindgren is looking to counter punch. Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Lindgren's shoulder, as Lindgren tries to avoid the shot. Kid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lindgren digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Lindgren does a little dance to reset his feet. A counter left hand to the body from Lindgren misses its target. Lindgren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lindgren thuds a left hand into Kid's body. Lindgren cracks Kid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lindgren scores with a decent looking hook. Lindgren dips to his left and cracks Kid with an uppercut!#ROC#Kid is rocked! Lindgren walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kid drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lindgren swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kid's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolph Lindgren! Dolph Lindgren is the new light heavyweight champion! Dolph Lindgren spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. New Kid spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, that's not the outcome I wanted but oh well. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Bloodlust
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lindgren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jaqeli swings widly with a right hand
and Lindgren counters with a series of strikes. Jaqeli will be more careful next time no doubt. Nice uppercut lands for Lindgren. That snapped Jaqeli's head back.
Lindgren cracks Jaqeli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lindgren!
Dolph Lindgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lindgren tests Jaqeli's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lindgren scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jaqeli tries to bum rush Lindgren with a series of wild strikes but Lindgren uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lindgren stalks Jaqeli and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jaqeli's face. Jaqeli staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Jaqeli is rocked! Good exchange - Lindgren coming out on top. Jaqeli is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindgren finish him? Lindgren's corner calls for a 1-2. Lindgren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jaqeli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lindgren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaqeli scrambles back to his feet. Good shot there by Lindgren. Lindgren lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaqeli off the cage and back into range. Jaqeli gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lindgren gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolph Lindgren! Dolph Lindgren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 1: The Beginning
Date: Jun 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morin with a nice calf kick. Lindgren shoots in and drives through. Morin sprawls well.#TD2# Morin tries to sprawl but Lindgren drives through with a takedown into half guard. Lindgren is taking a breather. Morin 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. Morin wants to control but Lindgren passes into side.
Lindgren staying calm. Lindgren scores with punches from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Lindgren stands up. #T1# A nice leg kick from Morin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindgren connects with a body shot. Morin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindgren. Morin with a hook.#TD2# Lindgren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lindgren is in Morin's guard. Morin is trying to keep Lindgren in close.
#SU2# Lindgren gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Lindgren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Morin thows a leg kick but Lindgren checks it #TD2# and Lindgren counters with a takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2# Lindgren stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lindgren. Morin wants to get back to his feet but Lindgren is dominant here and he's now got Morin's back!#SUB2# Lindgren looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Morin taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dolph Lindgren! A less than humble Dolph Lindgren 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1# Lampi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lindgren dives in and grabs Lampi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lampi pushes down on Lindgren's head and hops out. Lindgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lampi.
Lampi misses with a wild body shot. Nice defenses there by Lindgren. Lampi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lindgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lampi misses with a body shot.
Lindgren tries to clinch there but Lampi circles away.
It looked like Lampi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lindgren. Lindgren tries to clinch there but Lampi circles away.
Lampi throws a leg kick but Lindgren sees it coming and moves out of range. Lindgren dives in and grabs Lampi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lampi pushes down on Lindgren's head and hops out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Lampi misses. Lindgren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lampi as he jumps to the side. Eemeli Lampi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolph Lindgren. The fighters circling - Lampi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lampi throws a looping overhand right but Lindgren ducks down to avoid it. Despite the aggression on Lindgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1# Lindgren avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lindgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lampi defends it well. Lindgren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lampi swats him away and circles back towards the center. A head kick misses from Lindgren. Lampi throws a body shot but no joy. It seemed like Lindgren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lindgren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lampi defends well and Lindgren ends up having to push Lampi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Lampi misses with a looping right. Lindgren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The fight stays on the outside here - Lindgren looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lampi misses with a wild body shot. Lindgren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Lindgren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lampi as he jumps to the side. Lampi misses the shot to the body. Lindgren throws out a counter right but Lampi avoids it with no problem. Lindgren shoots in but no luck this time. Lindgren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lampi avoids it really well and circles away.#T2# Lampi throws a lazy right hand but Lindgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lampi leaves Lindgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lampi misses the jab. Lindgren is looking for the big counter here. Lampi slaps away a takedown attempt from Lindgren, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lampi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindgren. Lampi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lindgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lampi looks to throw the jab but Lindgren is out of range. #CL# Lampi darts in and clinches Lindgren up against the cage. Lampi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindgren is defending well for now. Lindgren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Lindgren is working for takedown but Lampi is calmly controlling the position for now. Lindgren blocking some punches.
Lindgren wants to break free but Lampi has control.
Lampi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Lindgren is trying to break the clinch but Lampi is controlling him. Lindgren jumps guard but Lampi stands there with Lindgren around his waist. Lindgren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindgren. Lampi swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindgren uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Lampi fails to land. Lindgren prevents a body shot from Lampi. Lampi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Lampi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Lampi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lindgren blocking some punches.
Lampi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lampi misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindgren. Lindgren blocks a body shot from Lampi. Lampi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lampi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindgren is defending well for now. Lampi tries to throw a body punch but Lindgren avoids it by throwing Lampi back against the cage. Lindgren wants a takedown but no success here.
Lindgren is trying to stall.
Lindgren is trying to pull guard but Lampi has him pressed against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lindgren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lampi tries to throw a body punch but Lindgren avoids it by throwing Lampi back against the cage. Lampi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindgren. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eemeli Lampi dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Lindgren moves out of range of the strikes. Lindgren dives in for a single leg takedown but Lampi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A counter left hand to the body from Lampi misses its target. A telegraphed right hand from Lampi misses the target. Lindgren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Lindgren misses with a head kick.
Lampi swings for the body but Lindgren moves out of range.
Lindgren fails with a takedown attempt. Dolph Lindgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lindgren fails with a takedown attempt. Eemeli Lampi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolph Lindgren. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Lampi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lindgren is trying to force a seperation but Lampi has the dominant position. Lampi misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Lampi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindgren's elbow. Lampi tries a body shot but Lindgren blocks it.
Lindgren is trying to pull guard but Lampi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Lampi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lindgren is trying to pull guard but Lampi has him pressed against the cage. Lampi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindgren can do to turn this around? Lampi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindgren. Lampi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindgren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lindgren blocking some punches.
Lampi looks to throw an elbow but misses. Lampi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindgren controls his hands.
Lampi throws an elbow but it misses.
Lindgren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lampi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindgren tries to pull guard but Lampi won't allow it.
Lindgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2# Lampi digs a right hand into Lindgren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lindgren's gas tank. Lampi misses with a body punch.
Lampi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lampi keeps control of Lindgren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lampi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lampi stalling in the clinch.
Lampi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2# Lindgren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lindgren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Lampi wants to stand and escape but instead Lindgren has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Lampi wants to get back to his feet but Lindgren is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Lindgren wanted to stand there but Lampi had control of the position. #T3# Lindgren prevents Lampi from getting back to his feet. Lampi trying to keep a closed guard but Lindgren is proving a slippery customer.
Lindgren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Lampi keeping moving, preventing Lindgren from controlling successfully. Lindgren trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lampi's guard.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lampi wants to get back to his feet but Lindgren passes into half guard.
Lampi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lampi tries to get out of the position. It looks like Lindgren is going to stand back up.
#SUB2# Lindgren is trying for a kimura here. Lampi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lindgren wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dolph Lindgren!
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