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Event:
BLAZE 8 - OTTOMAN VS DE VRIES
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Berg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mhiaolov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mhiaolov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mhiaolov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berg tries to clinch there but Mhiaolov circles away.
Berg misses with the combination.
Berg moves out of range of the strikes.
Berg looks to land a combination but Mhiaolov avoids it well.
Mhiaolov throws a big shot that misses.
Berg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mhiaolov throws an off balance right hand
and Berg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knutur Berg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mhiaolov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berg staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mhiaolov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Berg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Berg working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mhiaolov keeps working. #SUB#
Berg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mhiaolov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Berg is controlling him well.#SUB#
Berg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mhiaolov is pushing Berg's head away, looking to escape. Berg manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mhiaolov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Berg is looking to take a break and control but Mhiaolov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Berg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Berg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Berg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mhiaolov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Berg has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mhiaolov is looking to get back to his feet here but Berg is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mhiaolov's back.#SUB#
Berg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mhiaolov is defending well though. Berg let's go of the attempt for now.
Mhiaolov is trying to get back to his feet but Berg has full control of the position and if anything, Mhiaolov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mhiaolov is having to fend off submission attempts from Berg, who is looking to sink in the choke. Berg doesn't have the hooks in though and Mhiaolov manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Berg is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mhiaolov has his hands clasped together but Berg extends and breaks Mhiaolov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Berg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Knutur Berg!
Knutur Berg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Darnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Berg circles away.
Berg lands a jab-cross combination.
Darnell walks into a straight right hand from Berg.
Darnell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berg swivels and escapes.
Berg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berg shoots in looking for a takedown. Darnell tries to sprawl out of it but Berg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knutur Berg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Berg.
Berg thuds a left hand into Darnell's body.
Berg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!#TD2#
Darnell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Berg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Berg has momentary wrist control but Darnell slips an elbow through the middle.
Berg is trying to keep Darnell in close.
#T1#
Darnell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Darnell wants to pass the guard but Berg is keeping the position.
Berg striking off his back but it's not causing Darnell any problems. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Darnell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left and a right from Berg both land. Nice combination.
Darnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Berg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darnell, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Berg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berg throws a series of strikes that have Darnell backpedaling.
#ROC#Darnell is rocked!
Berg lands a jab-cross combination.
Darnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Berg finish him?
Berg throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Darnell's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Berg dives in looking to finish as Darnell flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Berg's strikes! Berg is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Darnell's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Darnell was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knutur Berg! |
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