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Event:
The Island Season 11, 265+ lbs, Round 3
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehlers misses with an uppercut
and Puff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ehlers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puff counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Viktor Ehlers has been cut.
Ehlers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Puff counter with a right hand.
Ehlers misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Puff counters with a nice right hand that sends Ehlers toppling to the canvas! Ehlers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Puff finish him?!#ROC#Ehlers is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ehlers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puff counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Powder Puff!
A very excited looking Powder Puff made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Panda enables Ehlers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Panda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Ehlers defends easily.
#SUB2#
Panda looking for subs off his back but Ehlers has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehlers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ehlers is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Ehlers has control of the leg. #T1#
Ehlers wants to advance to full mount but Panda doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Panda has an active guard here but Ehlers has managed to pass into half guard.
Ehlers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Panda gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Ehlers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ehlers works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ehlers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ehlers advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda is staying active underneath Ehlers, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ehlers pulls his head out easily.
Ehlers tries to pass to full mount but Panda defends it. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Panda looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ehlers passes into side control!#SUB#
Ehlers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ehlers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ehlers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Ehlers tries to move to mount but Panda blocks the move with his legs.
Panda tries to bench press Ehlers off him but Ehlers keeps the position. #SUB#
Ehlers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ehlers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ehlers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ehlers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ehlers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ehlers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Panda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ehlers's guard! Nice work there by Panda!
Panda wants to pass the guard but Ehlers is keeping the position.
Panda passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ehlers defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ehlers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Ehlers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ehlers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Panda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ehlers!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Panda working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ehlers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Panda connects with a nice short shot to Ehlers's temple.
Ehlers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panda.
Ehlers manages to get to full guard.
Panda working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehlers wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda throws a strike but Ehlers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Ehlers defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ehlers passes into side control.
Ehlers advances to mount.
Panda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Panda keeps trying to improve his position.
Panda regains half guard.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Ehlers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Ehlers prevents Panda from improving his position.#SUB2#
Panda looking for subs from the bottom but Ehlers mounts him!
Panda is looking to improve his position but Ehlers isn't that keen on the idea.
Ehlers trying to control but Panda is having none of it.
Ehlers fails to take his opponent's back.
Ehlers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ehlers fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Ehlers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Panda is looking to escape.
Panda tries to improve his position but instead Ehlers has taken his back! #SUB#
Ehlers looking for the choke from the back.
Panda is in bad spot here.
Panda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ehlers's guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Panda pushes down on Ehlers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ehlers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Ehlers trying to control here.
Panda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Panda is nestled in close to Ehlers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ehlers tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda working over Ehlers with some ground and pound. Ehlers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but King Panda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Panda stuffs the takedown.
Ehlers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Ehlers tries to counter with a takedown but Panda is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the body from Panda misses #TD#
and Ehlers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Panda!
Panda is looking for a sweep.
Ehlers works to advance to full mount. Panda defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Panda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ehlers pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Panda tries to improve his position but Ehlers has taken his back! Ehlers has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Panda tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ehlers pushes Panda away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Ehlers! |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Hall does no damage.
Ehlers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Ehlers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hall is letting Ehlers control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Ehlers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehlers trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Ehlers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ehlers tries for a kimura but Hall is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Ehlers tries for a kimura but Hall is defending well. #SUB2#
Ehlers tries for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ehlers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ehlers advances to full mount. #T2#
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ehlers tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
Hall is refusing to be controlled, as Ehlers sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehlers wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ehlers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ehlers. #T3#
Hall is not content to let Ehlers control the position.#SUB2#
Ehlers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ehlers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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.
Hall trying to hold on to Ehlers's head to control him but Ehlers postures up.
Ehlers uses his free foot to push down on Hall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hall.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Ehlers maintains control.
Hall has given up his back here. Will Ehlers look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ehlers has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ehlers looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Ehlers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Ehlers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ehlers is taking a breather. Hall 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.
Ehlers tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
Ehlers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ehlers wants to control but Hall has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehlers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hall! #T1#
Ehlers controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Ehlers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Ehlers goes for an armbar but Hall turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hall.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hall forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Ehlers trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Ehlers looking for submissions off his back.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hall is looking to take Ehlers's back but instead Ehlers gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T3#
Ehlers gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Ehlers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ehlers keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Ehlers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4##SUB2#
Ehlers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Ehlers wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well. #SUB2#
Ehlers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Ehlers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Ehlers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ehlers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hall on his heels. He'll look to pass Hall's guard now, I'm sure.
Ehlers tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Ehlers trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viktor Ehlers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ehlers slips nicely into half guard.
Hall won't allow Ehlers to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Ehlers.
Ehlers trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Ehlers is working for a kimura here but Hall manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ehlers's guard.
Ehlers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet. #SUB2#
Ehlers drops back looking for a leg! Hall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hall manages to kick Ehlers off! Ehlers jumps back into Hall's guard.
Ehlers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Ehlers passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ehlers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Ehlers pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Ehlers passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sirus Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ehlers moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Ehlers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hall is not content to let Ehlers control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ehlers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hall prevents Ehlers from moving into mount.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ehlers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hall!
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Ehlers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ehlers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Viktor Ehlers!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Viktor Ehlers!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Viktor Ehlers!
Viktor Ehlers wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 35
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
George gets caught napping as Ehlers dives in and scores a takedown. George manages to retain guard.
Ehlers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard.
George tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George wants to control but Ehlers passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ehlers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
George is refusing to be controlled, as Ehlers sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ehlers is looking for a kimura but George is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ehlers to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Ehlers is looking for a kimura here.
George trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ehlers manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2#
Ehlers working for a guillotine from mount but George is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Ehlers goes for an armbar but he's not got it… George turns into him and now he's in Ehlers's guard.
Ehlers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. George manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Ehlers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
George looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ehlers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ehlers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard.
George seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ehlers passes into half guard.
George is trying to control but Ehlers passes into side control!
#T3##SUB2#
Ehlers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, George has escaped the position, nice work there.
George is looking to regain half guard here but Ehlers keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ehlers is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. George is trying to escape and Ehlers transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and George is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ehlers! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Ehlers! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 29
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Ehlers, which made it look bad. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carter enables Ehlers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ehlers on the ground.
Ehlers advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ehlers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Ehlers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ehlers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Carter!#SUB2#
Ehlers is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Carter is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Ehlers! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 20
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Belt scores with a takedown into Ehlers's guard.
Ehlers keeping full guard, as Belt tries to pass.
Belt passes into half guard.
Ehlers won't allow Belt to pass to mount.
Ehlers tries to get to full guard but Belt has control of the leg.
Ehlers works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belt stopping the sweep attempt from Ehlers.
Belt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ehlers is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Belt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ehlers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ehlers looking for subs off his back but Belt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ehlers is trying to control but can't.
Ehlers tries to roll over but Belt keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ehlers!
Ehlers tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Ehlers tries to improve his position but Belt has taken his back! Belt has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ehlers tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Belt pushes Ehlers away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Black Belt! |
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