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Event:
The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Wexell throws a shot from downtown. Gallahad moves away and avoids it.
Auric Gallahad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wexell slaps away a takedown attempt from Gallahad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wexell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Gallahad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gallahad seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gallahad working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gallahad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wexell defends it easily.
Wexell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gallahad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gallahad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wexell defends well.
Wexell stands up over Gallahad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wexell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Gallahad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wexell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Wexell is posturing up here but Gallahad has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wexell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wexell has to tap! Slick submission there by Gallahad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Auric Gallahad!
Auric Gallahad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Shalashaska jabs at Wexell's body.
Shalashaska misses with a wild body shot.
Wexell tries to counter with a takedown but Shalashaska is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the liver by Shalashaska. Beautiful body shot.
Shalashaska lands a body shot.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wexell.
Shalashaska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shalashaska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wexell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wexell misses the jab.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalashaska swinging wildly here.
Shalashaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Wexell is just out of range.
Shalashaska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Wexell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shalashaska won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wexell trying to control the action but Shalashaska is working from the bottom.
Shalashaska on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wexell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shalashaska tries to improve position but can't.
Wexell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wexell landing strikes.
Shalashaska takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Wexell looks up at the clock and then as Shalashaska takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wexell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#Shalashaska is rocked!
Wexell working away.
Shalashaska is still in real trouble! Can Wexell finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wexell grinds an elbow into Shalashaska's temple.
Shalashaska is looking to regain half guard here but Wexell keeps moving and retains side control.
Wexell lands a strong strike to the head of Shalashaska. That's dazed him! Wexell looking to finish here. Shalashaska is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Wexell lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristoffer Wexell! |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Wexell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maitonaama.
Wexell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wexell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maitonaama sprawls and moves away.
Wexell ducks under a wild hook from Maitonaama.
A big left from Maitonaama misses.
Wexell feinted with a counter takedown.
Maitonaama throws a lazy right hand but Wexell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wexell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maitonaama sprawls and moves away.
Wexell ducks under a wild hook from Maitonaama.
Wexell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maitonaama sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama looks to throw the jab but Wexell is out of range.
Maitonaama misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Wexell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wexell. #T1#
Wexell throws a big right hand that misses.
Maitonaama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maitonaama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wexell.
Maitonaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Maitonaama, not yet.
Wexell throwing strikes but missing.
Maitonaama is controlling Wexell's posture.
Wexell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wexell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wexell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wexell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wexell chips away with some ground and pound.
Wexell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Maitonaama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Maitonaama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wexell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wexell is in close to Maitonaama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wexell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wexell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maitonaama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wexell postures up.
#SUB2#
Maitonaama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maitonaama trying to keep a closed guard but Wexell is proving a slippery customer.
Wexell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wexell throws a strike but Maitonaama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wexell is trying to hold Maitonaama in close to prevent damage but Maitonaama has managed to pass into half guard.
Wexell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wexell is trying is best to control the position here.
Maitonaama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wexell missing with punches from the bottom.
Wexell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maitonaama is working away from the top position though.
Maitonaama is keen to just control but Wexell is a slippery customer.
Wexell controlling the position well.
Wexell tries to roll over but Maitonaama keeps him under control.#T4#
Wexell is trying to control but can't.
Wexell wants to get back to full guard but Maitonaama has mounted him!
Wexell is just holding on here. Maitonaama manages to take his back.
Wexell tries to break free.
Maitonaama doesn't have the hooks in and Wexell manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wexell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maitonaama seems keen to control Wexell's posture.
Wexell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maitonaama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Kristoffer Wexell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wexell misses with a straight right.
Maitonaama feints the counter takedown.
Maitonaama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maitonaama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wexell feinted with a counter takedown.
Maitonaama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wexell has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Maitonaama misses the target.
Maitonaama cracks Wexell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maitonaama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maitonaama.
Wexell ducks under a wild hook from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama scores with a hook.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Maitonaama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aslak Maitonaama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maitonaama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wexell moves away.
Wexell tries to counter with a takedown but Maitonaama is quick to defend against it.
Maitonaama misses with a hook. Wexell ducked under it nicely.
Wexell missing with a left hand there. Maitonaama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maitonaama throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Wexell counters with a takedown into side control.
Wexell working away.
Wexell trying to control the action but Maitonaama is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Maitonaama trying to control but Wexell postures up.
Wexell is keen to just control but Maitonaama is a slippery customer.
Maitonaama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kristoffer Wexell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wexell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back.
Wexell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wexell prevents Maitonaama from improving his position.
Wexell is keen to just control but Maitonaama is a slippery customer.
Wexell looks to land a strike but Maitonaama avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wexell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Wexell is looking to work some ground and pound but Maitonaama has wrist control.
Wexell stands up over Maitonaama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wexell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Maitonaama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wexell throwing strikes but missing.
Wexell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maitonaama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wexell.
Maitonaama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wexell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Maitonaama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wexell pulls Maitonaama in close to prevent any damage.
Wexell keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama preventing the sweep.
Maitonaama 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.
Wexell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wexell tries to get out of the position.
Maitonaama trying to control but Wexell is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wexell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aslak Maitonaama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Wexell misses the target.
Wexell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wexell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wexell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maitonaama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maitonaama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maitonaama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wexell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wexell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maitonaama sprawls and moves away.
Maitonaama tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Wexell counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Maitonaama managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wexell.
Wexell trying to control the position but Maitonaama is working away.
Wexell cracks Maitonaama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wexell working the ground and pound from side control.
Wexell lands a nice forearm strike.
Wexell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maitonaama to see if he's OK.#ROC#Maitonaama is rocked!
Wexell cracks Maitonaama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maitonaama is still in real trouble! Can Wexell finish him?
Check out the look on Wexell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maitonaama is looking for a sweep.
Aslak Maitonaama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wexell landing strikes.
Maitonaama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wexell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wexell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maitonaama is looking to improve his position.
Maitonaama seems to have recovered his senses.
Maitonaama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maitonaama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wexell won't allow Maitonaama to sweep him here.
Maitonaama controlling the position.#T3#
Wexell distracts Maitonaama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wexell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Wexell from controlling successfully.
Wexell throwing strikes but missing.
Wexell throws an elbow that misses. Maitonaama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wexell's guard. Nice move by Maitonaama!#REVB#
Wexell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wexell wants to improve his position but instead Maitonaama has moved into half guard.
Wexell tries to get to full guard but Maitonaama has control of the leg.
Wexell controlling the position for now.#T4#
Maitonaama is thwarting Wexell's attempts to control the position.
Wexell is looking for a sweep. Maitonaama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wexell is working hard here to advance position.
Maitonaama works his way into full mount!
Maitonaama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wexell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maitonaama trying to control but Wexell is having none of it.
Maitonaama avoids the attempt from Wexell to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristoffer Wexell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wexell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Kristoffer Wexell!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kristoffer Wexell!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kristoffer Wexell!
Kristoffer Wexell wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Highland 77
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Kivi does it's job there.
Kivi looks to land a right hand but Wexell moved out of range.
Kivi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wexell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kivi.
Kivi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wexell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kivi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wexell's head.#ROC#Wexell is rocked!
Kivi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wexell to the canvas! Wexell doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kivi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keke Kivi!
Keke Kivi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 70
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Semyorka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Semyorka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Wexell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Semyorka keeping moving, preventing Wexell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Semyorka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wexell is aware though and is defending well.
Semyorka is trying to keep Wexell in close.
Wexell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wexell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wexell works over Semyorka with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semyorka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wexell's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wexell is trying to keep Semyorka in close.
Wexell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Wexell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Semyorka's guard. #REVB#
Wexell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Semyorka's head.
Semyorka keeping moving, preventing Wexell from controlling successfully.
Wexell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Semyorka trying to keep a closed guard but Wexell is proving a slippery customer.
Semyorka pulls Wexell in close to his closed guard and prevents Wexell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Semyorka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wexell's guard. #REVR#
Wexell controlling Semyorka's posture.
Wexell being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Wexell pulls Semyorka in close to prevent any damage.
Semyorka advances position into side control!
Wexell struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wexell is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Semyorka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wexell can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Wexell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Semyorka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wexell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wexell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wexell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Semyorka's head.
Wexell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wexell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Semyorka gets back to full guard.
Wexell chips away with some ground and pound.
Semyorka working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Semyorka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wexell is aware though and is defending well.
Wexell cracks Semyorka with a solid left hand.
Wexell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Semyorka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wexell lands an elbow.
Wexell trying to control the action but Semyorka is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wexell scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Wexell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Semyorka just misses with a punch to the body.
Semyorka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Semyorka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wexell manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Wexell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Semyorka is trying to defend but Wexell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wexell throwing shots but Semyorka is blocking nicely.
Semyorka has hold of Wexell's hands but Wexell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyorka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wexell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Semyorka trying to control here.
Wexell lands strikes from half guard.
Wexell prevents Semyorka from improving his position.#T1#
Semyorka trying to control here.
Wexell is nestled in close to Semyorka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wexell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Semyorka wants to control but Wexell is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Semyorka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wexell pulls his head out easily.
Semyorka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wexell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Semyorka looking for submissions off his back.
Semyorka is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Wexell lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Semyorka! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wexell jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristoffer Wexell! |
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Event:
Highland 56
Date: Jun 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Wexell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wexell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galvao defending well as Wexell loads up on a big left hand.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wexell.#CL#
Wexell gets tackled into the cage by Galvao. Galvao maintains the clinch.
Galvao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wexell's efforts to push away.
Galvao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Wexell holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
Galvao is trying to pull guard but Wexell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Wexell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Wexell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wexell.
Galvao lands a really nice looking cross but Wexell seems unphased.
Wexell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wexell.#T1#
Wexell throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Wexell tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Wexell manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wexell.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Wexell breaks away and moves out of range.
Wexell misses with a few strikes there.
Wexell loads up on a big right hand but Galvao slips the punch.
Wexell throws a big shot that misses.
Wexell throws a series of punches but Galvao moves out of range.
Wexell keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Wexell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wexell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wexell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
Galvao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wexell misses with an uppercut.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wexell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Wexell tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Wexell manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wexell.
As Wexell tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Wexell manages to avoid the attempt.
Wexell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Wexell. That snapped Galvao's head back.
Wexell misses with a straight left.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wexell.
Wexell swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvao.
Wexell throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wexell cracks Galvao with an open hand slap.
Wexell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wexell misses with a straight left. #T3#
Galvao moves in looking to clinch but Wexell pushes him off.
Wexell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao tries to clinch up.
Galvao looks to land a left hand but Wexell moved out of range nicely.
Wexell throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Wexell keeps the fight on the outside.
Wexell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wexell misses with a straight left.
Wexell throws a shot from downtown. Galvao moves away and avoids it.
Wexell throws out a loose jab but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galvao moves out of range as Wexell strikes.
Wexell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Galvao misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Wexell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wexell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Wexell's head but Wexell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wexell misses with an uppercut.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wexell throws a big shot that misses.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao wants to clinch up but Wexell keeps it at a distance.
Galvao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wexell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Galvao scrambles back to his feet.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wexell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Wexell misses.
Wexell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Wexell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wexell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wexell.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Wexell and move into the clinch.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wexell.
As Wexell tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Wexell manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Wexell misses its intended target.
Wexell throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Wexell and move into the clinch.
Wexell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wexell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galvao slips a straight right by Wexell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Wexell misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wexell misses the target.
Wexell connects with the punch.
Galvao slips a straight right by Wexell.
Kristoffer Wexell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL#
Galvao rushes Wexell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galvao misses with a body punch.
Galvao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wexell controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Wexell fails to land.
Wexell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Wexell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Galvao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wexell fails to land.
Galvao misses with a body punch.
Galvao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wexell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wexell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wexell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galvao tries a body shot but Wexell blocks it.
#BC2#
Wexell breaks from the clinch.
Wexell throws a nice looking combination but Galvao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wexell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Wexell.
A big left from Galvao misses. #T2#
A big right from Wexell misses.
Galvao moves away from the strike by Wexell.
Wexell looks to land a left hand but Galvao moved out of range nicely.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wexell missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kristoffer Wexell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wexell misses with a straight right.
Wexell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wexell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wexell throws a jab when Galvao was well out of range.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Galvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Wexell is just out of range.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wexell.
Galvao blocks a jab.#T3#
Wexell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wexell throws a hook but Galvao blocks it.
Wexell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Wexell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao tries to clinch but Wexell is having none of it.
Wexell lands with an uppercut that bounces Galvao off the cage and back into range.
Wexell throws a shot from downtown. Galvao moves away and avoids it.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Galvao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wexell.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Wexell's head but Wexell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wexell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Galvao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Wexell.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wexell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galvao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Galvao slips under a jab from Wexell.
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wexell throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Galvao moves into the clinch.
Wexell prevents a body shot from Galvao.
Galvao can't find room to land a body shot as Wexell controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wexell scores with a shot to the side of Galvao's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wexell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Galvao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wexell uses from the top position.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Wexell from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Wexell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wexell throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Wexell misses with a hook. Galvao ducked under it nicely.
Galvao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Galvao moves out of range of the strikes.
Galvao moves away from the strike by Wexell.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Wexell breaks away and moves out of range.
Wexell throws out a loose jab but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wexell manages to circle out of the way.
Galvao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wexell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexell misses the jab.
Galvao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wexell.
A big left from Galvao misses. #T1#
Galvao moves out of range of the strikes.
Wexell throws a hook but Galvao avoids it easily.
Galvao slips a jab from Wexell.
Wexell lands a lovely overhand right.
Galvao tries to clinch but Wexell is having none of it.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galvao tries to clinch up.
Wexell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wexell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wexell missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Wexell.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Wexell.
Jose Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wexell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wexell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Wexell breaks away and moves out of range.
Wexell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wexell.
Galvao blocks a jab.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wexell throws out the jab.
Galvao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wexell.
Wexell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wexell throws the left hand but Galvao avoids the punch easily.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Wexell breaks away and moves out of range.
Wexell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galvao.
Wexell misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Galvao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Galvao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wexell smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Wexell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao misses with a lunging right hand
and Wexell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wexell lands a glancing blow to the side of Galvao's head.
Wexell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wexell with a nice cross.
Wexell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wexell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wexell.
Galvao misses with a hook. Wexell ducked under it nicely.
Wexell throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wexell throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao. #T4#
Galvao misses with an uppercut. Wexell saw that one coming.
Wexell is looking for the big counter here.
Wexell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wexell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wexell looks to land a left hand but Galvao moved out of range nicely.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wexell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wexell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wexell misses with a straight left.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Wexell and move into the clinch.
Wexell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galvao slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kristoffer Wexell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wexell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristoffer Wexell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wexell 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoffer Wexell! |
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Event:
Highland 44
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Wexell circles away.
#TD2#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wexell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wexell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wexell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wexell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wexell winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Wexell is controlling well.
Murphy has hold of Wexell's hands but Wexell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murphy tries to roll over but Wexell keeps him under control.
Wexell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Wexell.
Wexell is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Wexell is controlling well.
Wexell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy has hold of Wexell's hands but Wexell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wexell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Wexell.
Wexell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wexell is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wexell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Wexell. #T2#
Wexell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wexell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wexell scores with a big shot! Murphy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Murphy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristoffer Wexell! |
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Event:
Highland 29
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wexell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wexell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wexell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wexell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Cook moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Wexell breaks the clinch.
Cook tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wexell.
Wexell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Wexell.
Cook tries to clinch there but Wexell circles away.
Cook needs to keep his hands up - Wexell had a free shot at his head there.
Cook doesn't manage to clinch there - Wexell circles away.
Cook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cook darts in trying to clinch
letting Wexell counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexell throws out a loose jab but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wexell misses with a wild body shot.
Cook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wexell throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Wexell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Wexell circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Cook takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Cook successfully pulls guard.
Wexell preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Wexell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cook working for a triangle but Wexell defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wexell distracts Cook with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cook is trying to control the position but Wexell postures up.
Cook looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Wexell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Cook isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wexell stacks Cook 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 Wexell!
Check out the look on Wexell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cook regains half guard.
Cook is looking for a sweep. Wexell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wexell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cook has a hand on Wexell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wexell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Wexell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wexell working the ground and pound effectively.
Wexell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cook is looking to escape.
Wexell unloading with bombs!
Wexell lands a couple of good shots and Cook has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wexell softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#ROC#Cook is rocked!
Cook tries to roll but Wexell sticks to his back.
Cook is still in real trouble! Can Wexell finish him?
Wexell doesn't have the hooks in and Cook manages to turn into his guard.
Cook seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook passes Wexell's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cook is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cook prevents Wexell from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wexell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Wexell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Wexell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cook tries to clinch but Wexell is having none of it.
Wexell misses with a straight right.
Cook staying out of range there.#CL2#
Cook has Wexell up against the cage in a clinch.
Wexell working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Wexell manages to break the clinch.
Wexell misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Cook slips a straight right by Wexell.
Cook wants to counter the offense by Wexell and move into the clinch position.
Wexell keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Cook darts in and clinches Wexell up against the cage.
Cook takes an elbow to the temple.
Cook jumps guard but Wexell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook blocks an uppercut.
Cook tries to pull guard but Wexell won't allow it.
Wexell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Wexell breaks from the clinch.
Cook tries to clinch there but Wexell circles away.
Wexell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Cook wants to clinch up but Wexell keeps it at a distance.
Cook with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wexell to score with a decent uppercut.
Cook avoids the body shot from Wexell.
#CL2#
Cook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wexell, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cook pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Cook has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wexell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wexell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cook on the ground.
Wexell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cook trying to control the position.
Wexell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Wexell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wexell working some strikes from top position.
Wexell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wexell trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wexell postures up in Cook's guard and throws a big left but Cook blocks it.
Wexell is looking to work some ground and pound but Cook has wrist control.#SUB2#
Cook is looking for a triangle but Wexell pushes his legs off easily.
Kristoffer Wexell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wexell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wexell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cook can do to turn this around?#T3#
Wexell throwing strikes from guard but Cook blocks nicely.
Wexell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cook is trying to control the position but Wexell postures up.
Wexell looking to pass the guard.
Wexell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cook's head.
Cook is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Wexell from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cook is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Cook has gone for a leg lock! Wexell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cook's guard.#REVR#
Cook manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wexell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cook trying to control but Wexell is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wexell is pulling down on Cook's head to control his posture.
Cook looking to sit in guard and control but Wexell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Wexell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wexell swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cook tries to clinch up
and Wexell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Cook has Wexell up against the cage in a clinch.
Cook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wexell to keep the fight standing.
Cook tries to pull guard but Wexell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cook fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kristoffer Wexell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Capn Cook.
Cook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Cook pulls Wexell into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Cook is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wexell trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wexell works over Cook with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Cook working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wexell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wexell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wexell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wexell wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Wexell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wexell wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wexell postures up and lands a big shot to Cook's brow.
Wexell wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Wexell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wexell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wexell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cook's head.
Wexell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cook's head.
Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Wexell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Cook has momentary wrist control but Wexell slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Cook has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wexell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wexell lands a couple of digs.
Wexell landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wexell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Cook bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wexell's guard. #REVB#
Wexell wants to sweep but no luck.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Wexell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cook drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cook jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wexell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cook's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cook working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wexell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wexell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wexell advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristoffer Wexell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wexell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoffer Wexell! |
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Event:
Highland 17
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Wexell goes for a double leg but Guy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guy continues to drive forward.
It looked like Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Guy misses with a hook. Wexell ducked under it nicely.
Wexell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wexell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wexell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wexell there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Kristoffer Wexell has been cut.
Guy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wexell on the side of the head.#ROC#Wexell is rocked!
Wexell circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Guy. Wexell falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Guy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Guy! |
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Event:
Highland 8
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Montoya scores with a hook to the body. Wexell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wexell. #CL#
Wexell clinches up with Montoya and pushes him back against the cage.
Montoya lands a shoulder strike.
Wexell prevents a body shot from Montoya.
Montoya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montoya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montoya lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wexell fails to pull guard.
Wexell tries for a takedown but Montoya manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoffer Wexell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya slows down the pace here.
A short right from Montoya on the inside.
Wexell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Montoya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wexell backwards. #T1#
Montoya stalling the fight.
Montoya misses with a punch on the inside.
Wexell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Montoya is defending well.
Montoya has Wexell pressed against the cage.
Wexell is trying to stall.
Wexell wants to stall.
Montoya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wexell backwards.
Montoya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montoya tries to throw a body punch but Wexell avoids it by throwing Montoya back against the cage.
Montoya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wexell.
Wexell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montoya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wexell fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Montoya tries a body shot but Wexell blocks it.
Montoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wexell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montoya misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montoya.
Montoya pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wexell wants to take the fight to the mat but Montoya manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Montoya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Montoya misses with a body punch.
Montoya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montoya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Montoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montoya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Montoya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wexell is trying to pull guard but Montoya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Montoya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wexell backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montoya.
Montoya swings wildly with an uppercut but Wexell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montoya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wexell up against the cage.
Montoya misses with a punch to the body.
Wexell trying to control the position but instead, Montoya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wexell into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wexell.
Montoya misses with a body punch.
Montoya has a couple of punches blocked by Wexell.
Wexell is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Wexell stalling in the clinch but Montoya improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montoya.
Wexell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Montoya tries a body shot but Wexell blocks it.
Wexell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Montoya walks away with a smile on his face. Wexell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Montoya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Montoya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wexell. #CL#
Wexell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montoya, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Montoya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wexell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montoya prevents it.
Montoya working aggressively here.
Montoya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wexell trying to control the position but instead, Montoya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wexell into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Montoya dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Wexell gets a clinch.
Montoya cracks Wexell with a nice body shot.
Montoya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wexell stalling in the clinch but Montoya improves position.
Montoya swings wildly with an uppercut but Wexell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Montoya.
Grover Montoya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Montoya tries to work over Wexell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montoya lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya scores with a shot to the side of Wexell's head.
A short uppercut from Montoya. #ROC2#Wexell is rocked!
Wexell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Montoya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oh Wexell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Montoya.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montoya.
Montoya pushes Wexell against the cage. Montoya is working some dirty boxing. Montoya pushes off with a quick right hook! Wexell goes down! Wexell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Montoya moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grover Montoya! |
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Event:
Highland 2
Date: Feb 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Wexell misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Dead Ii counters by moving into the clinch.
Dead Ii is working for takedown but Wexell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wexell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dead Ii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead Ii.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dead Ii is pushing Wexell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dead Ii wants a takedown.
Dead Ii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Better Dead Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dead Ii pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexell cracks Dead Ii with a solid left hand.
Wexell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wexell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wexell working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Dead Ii is rocked!#T1#
Dead Ii parries the strikes from Wexell easily there. Wexell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dead Ii to escape.
Dead Ii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Dead Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wexell lands a huge shot from side control! Dead Ii is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kristoffer Wexell!
Better Dead Ii spoke after the fight, saying 'Just laying low for now'. |
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