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Event:
CWMMA: Mack Vs Rocksaw
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Abarai as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Abarai lands a left and a right that send Bjorkholm crashing to the mat, dazed. Abarai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bjorkholm is rocked!
Abarai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardman MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Abarai circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bjorkholm tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Abarai wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renji Abarai!
A relieved looking Renji Abarai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CW MMA: legs vs George
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Donk. Tatakai catches Bjorkholm right on the button with a cross.
Tatakai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Tatakai and sends Bjorkholm crashing to the mat! Tatakai follows him down to the mat - Bjorkholm regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Bjorkholm is rocked!
Tatakai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oh Bjorkholm is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tatakai is just content to waste time from the top position. Bjorkholm takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjorkholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatakai is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatakai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bjorkholm seems to have got his legs back now.
Tatakai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bjorkholm wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bjorkholm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bjorkholm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Bjorkholm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bjorkholm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tatakai looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatakai, not yet.
Tatakai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjorkholm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Bjorkholm stands up and waves to Tatakai to follow him.
Tatakai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bjorkholm.
#T2#
Tatakai connects with a right hand. Bjorkholm shakes it off.
Bjorkholm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatakai circles away quickly and effectively.
Bjorkholm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Bjorkholm moves into the clinch.
Bjorkholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatakai backwards.
Tatakai misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Bjorkholm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatakai jabs at Bjorkholm's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatakai connects with a single shot there.
Tatakai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bjorkholm throws a quick counter head kick but Tatakai was just out of range.#KD2#
Bjorkholm ducks straight into an uppercut from Tatakai and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bjorkholm manages to regain guard straight away.
Bjorkholm throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Bjorkholm will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bjorkholm wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjorkholm wants to control but Tatakai passes easily into half guard.
Tatakai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bjorkholm defending well though.
Bjorkholm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tatakai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tatakai's back!
Bjorkholm scores with punches to the body.
Tatakai is trapped and Bjorkholm is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Bjorkholm looking for the choke from the back.
Tatakai breaks Bjorkholm's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bjorkholm looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjorkholm, not yet.
Bjorkholm keeping moving, preventing Tatakai from controlling successfully.
Bjorkholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatakai preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Tatakai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tatakai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tatakai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Tatakai misses.
Arttu Bjorkholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatakai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bjorkholm back to the cage. Tatakai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tatakai throws an off balance right hand
and Bjorkholm counters with a one-two to the body.
Bjorkholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatakai.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bjorkholm checks a leg kick.
Tatakai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatakai throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatakai drops Bjorkholm with a naaaaasty hook - Bjorkholm is in real trouble here! Tatakai dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Tatakai!
A victorious Akira Tatakai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Bloodshed
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Lindegaard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bjorkholm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Bjorkholm was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bjorkholm misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Lindegaard counters with a single leg into guard. Bjorkholm didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lindegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjorkholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bjorkholm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bjorkholm throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lindegaard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Lindegaard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Lindegaard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bjorkholm tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lindegaard is in Bjorkholm's guard.#T1#
Bjorkholm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bjorkholm keeping moving, preventing Lindegaard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bjorkholm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lindegaard defends it easily.
Lindegaard trying to control but Bjorkholm is working from the bottom.
Bjorkholm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lindegaard on the ground.#SUB#
Bjorkholm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Lindegaard drops back looking for a leg! Bjorkholm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bjorkholm manages to kick Lindegaard off! Lindegaard jumps back into Bjorkholm's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Lindegaard stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Lindegaard rushes Bjorkholm and presses him up against the cage.
Bjorkholm wants to break free but Lindegaard has control.
#BC2#
Lindegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bjorkholm takes the fight into the clinch.
Bjorkholm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bjorkholm works on Lindegaard's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Bjorkholm has had enough of the clinch but Lindegaard keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Lindegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bjorkholm.
Lindegaard tries for a takedown but Bjorkholm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bjorkholm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arttu Bjorkholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindegaard looks winded!
Bjorkholm misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Bjorkholm gets caught napping as Lindegaard dives in and scores a takedown. Bjorkholm manages to retain guard.
Bjorkholm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjorkholm thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Bjorkholm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lindegaard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lindegaard content to stall in guard here.
Lindegaard stops Bjorkholm from standing up.
Lindegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjorkholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjorkholm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lindegaard is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bjorkholm feints a jab promting Lindegaard to slip. Bjorkholm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lindegaard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoel Lindegaard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lindegaard dodges the punch combination from Bjorkholm.
Lindegaard has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Bjorkholm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bjorkholm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lindegaard has him pressed against the cage.
Bjorkholm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindegaard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bjorkholm to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Bjorkholm's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Bjorkholm jumps guard and drags Lindegaard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bjorkholm keeping moving, preventing Lindegaard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lindegaard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lindegaard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lindegaard is working Bjorkholm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lindegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjorkholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bjorkholm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lindegaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yoel Lindegaard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lindegaard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lindegaard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bjorkholm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lindegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjorkholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bjorkholm misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Bjorkholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lindegaard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Lindegaard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lindegaard is breathing heavily.#T3#
Lindegaard wants to control from the top but Bjorkholm keeps moving. #SUB#
Bjorkholm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindegaard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lindegaard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lindegaard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lindegaard wants to control from the top but Bjorkholm keeps moving. #SU2#
Lindegaard stands up from Bjorkholm's guard - Lindegaard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bjorkholm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lindegaard's head backwards.
Bjorkholm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Lindegaard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjorkholm keeping moving, preventing Lindegaard from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoel Lindegaard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bjorkholm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindegaard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindegaard shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Bjorkholm moves into the clinch.
Lindegaard keeps control of Bjorkholm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Lindegaard manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindegaard pulls Bjorkholm in to control the position.
Lindegaard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Bjorkholm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lindegaard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bjorkholm has Lindegaard in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bjorkholm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lindegaard is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Bjorkholm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lindegaard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bjorkholm striking off his back but it's not causing Lindegaard any problems.
Bjorkholm has momentary wrist control but Lindegaard slips an elbow through the middle.
Lindegaard trying to control but Bjorkholm is working from the bottom.
Bjorkholm trying to control the position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lindegaard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lindegaard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lindegaard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lindegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjorkholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lindegaard shoots and misses
and Bjorkholm counters with a series of strikes. Lindegaard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bjorkholm pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3##CL#
Bjorkholm moves into range and clinches up with Lindegaard.#TD2#
Lindegaard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bjorkholm regains guard.
#ES#
Bjorkholm wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Bjorkholm gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjorkholm.
Bjorkholm has had enough of the clinch but Lindegaard keeps him there for the moment.
Bjorkholm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lindegaard has him pressed against the cage.
Bjorkholm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Bjorkholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjorkholm is trying to push Lindegaard away but Lindegaard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Lindegaard manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Bjorkholm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindegaard motions for Bjorkholm to come forward. Lindegaard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bjorkholm throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Bjorkholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lindegaard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arttu Bjorkholm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lindegaard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yoel Lindegaard!
A very excited looking Yoel Lindegaard rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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