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Event:
Rage 3
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Svenson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sammules quickly recovers to half guard.
Sammules slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sammules wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sammules is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sammules is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svenson defends well.#SUB2#
Svenson drops back looking for a leg! Sammules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sammules manages to kick Svenson off! Svenson jumps back into Sammules's guard.
Svenson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Svenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Svenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sammules bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svenson's guard. #REVR#
Sammules passes into half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Svenson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sammules has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Svenson defend it? Sammules steps over the head and cranks it - Svenson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sammules!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derrell Sammules! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 9
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Svenson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rockwell's guard.
Rockwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockwell 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##SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Svenson defends it well. #SUB2#
Rockwell is trying for a kimura here. Svenson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rockwell wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Rockwell!
Seth Rockwell thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 6
Date: Jan 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Rockwell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rockwell is trying to control. Svenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Svenson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura here.
Rockwell is keen to just control but Svenson is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Svenson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Svenson wants to improve his position but Rockwell is controlling well.
Svenson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Rockwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Svenson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rockwell is trying to control. Svenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rockwell seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rockwell seems to be working for a kimura but Svenson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Svenson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockwell pulls his head out easily.
Rockwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockwell prevents Svenson from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Svenson actively working from the bottom here.
Rockwell moves nicely into side control.
Svenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Rockwell is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Svenson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rockwell gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Svenson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rockwell lets go of the hold and Svenson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Rockwell!
Seth Rockwell 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:
Slavic FL 4
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Svenson dives in and grabs Lang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lang pushes down on Svenson's head and hops out.
Lang throws a counter high kick but Svenson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lang looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Lang as Svenson shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.#T1#
Lang stuffs the takedown.
Lang is looking to counter with head kicks.
Chang Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Svenson.
Lang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Svenson.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.
Lang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Svenson will feel that in the morning.
Lang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Svenson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Svenson.
Lang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Svenson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lang's guard.#T3#
Svenson throws a big right hand that misses.
Svenson works over Lang with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Svenson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Svenson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lang screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Svenson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kai Svenson!
Kai Svenson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 3
Date: Dec 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Svenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svenson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shearer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svenson shoots in but Shearer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shearer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Shearer lands with an uppercut that bounces Svenson off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shearer scores with a shot to the body.
Svenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shearer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svenson somewhat.
Andy Shearer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Svenson.#T3#
Shearer lands a lovely overhand right.
Svenson darts in looking for a takedown but Shearer gets double underhooks and turns Svenson into the ropes.
Shearer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Svenson tries for a takedown but Shearer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shearer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shearer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svenson ducks right into an uppercut from Shearer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shearer lands a nice hook to Svenson's body. Svenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Shearer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Svenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shearer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shearer attempts a counter takedown but Svenson avoids it well and moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Svenson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shearer has got the better of the exchanges.
Svenson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shearer thuds his right hand into Svenson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shearer tries to avoid it but Svenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shearer to the ground. Shearer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shearer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Svenson sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Shearer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Svenson.
Andy Shearer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Svenson.
Shearer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shearer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Svenson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shearer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Svenson moves forwards but Shearer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shearer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shearer tries to counter with a takedown but Svenson is quick to defend against it.
Shearer stuns Svenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Svenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Shearer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shearer feinted with a counter takedown.
Svenson walks into a stiff left hand from Shearer.
Svenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Shearer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shearer with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Shearer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shearer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svenson.
Andy Shearer is winning the standup battle so far.
Shearer leaves Svenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shearer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Svenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shearer defends well and Svenson ends up having to push Shearer into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shearer stuns Svenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andy Shearer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Svenson.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shearer works the jab nicely.
Svenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Svenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Svenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shearer scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Shearer scores with a punch to the head.
Shearer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kai Svenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy Shearer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice cross by Shearer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Shearer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shearer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Shearer!
In his post fight interview, Andy Shearer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SFL 2
Date: Nov 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Svenson shoots in but Gorichov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gorichov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenson dives in and grabs Gorichov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gorichov pushes down on Svenson's head and hops out.#T1#
Svenson has a takedown stuffed.
Ivan Gorichov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Svenson.#CL#
Gorichov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC#
Gorichov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorichov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gorichov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svenson manages to avoid it.
Svenson feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Gorichov moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##TD2#
Svenson pulls Gorichov into guard.
#SUB2#
Svenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorichov is aware though and is defending well.
Gorichov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Svenson is looking for a triangle but Gorichov pushes his legs off easily.
Gorichov won't allow Svenson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Svenson working for a triangle but Gorichov defends it easily.
Gorichov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Svenson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Gorichov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gorichov lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Gorichov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gorichov wants it to stay on the feet.
Svenson avoids a kick to the body.
Svenson is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Gorichov. No joy for Svenson on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Gorichov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Svenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gorichov is fending him off so far but Svenson persists. Nope, Gorichov circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorichov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Gorichov pushes Svenson up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Gorichov breaks the clinch.
Kai Svenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Gorichov gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gorichov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Gorichov moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Svenson has Gorichov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gorichov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gorichov unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Gorichov manages to break the clinch.
Svenson shoots in for a takedown but Gorichov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Gorichov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Svenson.
Gorichov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Gorichov breaks from the clinch.
Svenson dives in for a single leg takedown but Gorichov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Svenson tries for a takedown but Gorichov circles away easily
and Gorichov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Svenson shoots in and drives through. Gorichov sprawls well.#CL#
Gorichov clinches with his opponent.
Svenson jumps guard but Gorichov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Gorichov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gorichov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svenson can do to turn this around?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Svenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gorichov tries to avoid it but Svenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gorichov to the ground. Gorichov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gorichov is looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorichov. That's going to slow Svenson down. #CL#
Gorichov takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svenson is trying to pull guard but Gorichov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Gorichov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Gorichov has closed the distance and engaged Svenson in a clinch.
Svenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gorichov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Svenson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Svenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gorichov prevents it.
Ivan Gorichov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Svenson.
Gorichov gets underhooks to prevent Svenson's takedown attempt.
Svenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gorichov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gorichov but Gorichov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gorichov tries to counter by clinching up but Svenson breaks away and moves out of range.
Svenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Svenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorichov.
Svenson shoots in for a takedown but Gorichov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorichov tried to counter with a leg kick but Svenson avoided it.
Ivan Gorichov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Svenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorichov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Gorichov has Svenson up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T3##BC#
Gorichov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svenson has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Gorichov moves into the clinch.#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.#TD2#
Svenson manages to pull guard.
Gorichov wants to stand but Svenson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Svenson working for a triangle but Gorichov defends it easily.
Gorichov wanted to stand there but Svenson had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Gorichov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gorichov, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Gorichov! |
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Event:
SFL 1
Date: Nov 10, 2021 |
Kai Svenson really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 197.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Ivan Gorichov was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Svenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Don.
Don looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Don misses with a looping right.
Svenson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Don tries to land a front kick but Svenson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Svenson throws a counter combo.
That kick from Don tenderised Svenson's leg. Svenson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Svenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Don.
Don misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Svenson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Svenson slips under a jab.
Svenson throws a counter combo.
Don lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Don swings for the body but Svenson moves out of range.
Svenson throws a counter combo.
Don tries to clinch there but Svenson circles away.
Svenson throws a counter combo.
Don tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Don.
Svenson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Don misses with a head kick.
Svenson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Don looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Svenson unleashes a big counter combination but Don bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Don. Those never looked like landing.
Svenson is looking for the big counter here.
Some bone on bone action there as Svenson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Don.
Don throws a head kick that misses.
Svenson is looking for the big counter here.
el Don seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Don throws a head kick that misses.
Don throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svenson unleashes a big counter combination but Don bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Don misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Don misses with a looping left.
Don throws a head kick but Svenson moves out of range.
A nice side step and Svenson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Don misses with a leg kick
and Svenson counters with a three punch combo that has Don backing up. Don nods at Svenson to acknowledge the strikes.
Svenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Don.
As Don backs off Svenson throws a huge counter combo but Don manages to avoid it all.
Don looks to land a body kick but Svenson moved away.
Don pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Svenson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Don tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svenson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Don tries a head kick but it misses.
Svenson throws a counter combo.
Don misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svenson.
Don really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Don tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Svenson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Don misses the target.
Svenson throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
el Don dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Don tries a head kick but it misses.
Svenson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Don fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svenson unleashes a big counter combination but Don bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Don just misses with a punch to the body.
Svenson throws a counter combo.
Don is looking to wear down Svenson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Svenson moves out of range as Don strikes.
Svenson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Don tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Svenson throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Don looks to land a combination but Svenson avoids it well.
As Don backs off Svenson throws a huge counter combo but Don manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Don misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Don throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Don.
Svenson throws a big counter head kick but Don avoids it with no problem.
Don fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svenson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
el Don is winning the standup battle so far.
Don throws a lazy right hand but Svenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Don's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Don here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Don.
Despite the aggression on Svenson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Don throws a right and a left that both miss.
Don tries a head kick but it misses.
Don looks for the body kick but Svenson saw that one coming.
Don backing away here, and Svenson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Don fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svenson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Svenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Don throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Svenson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Don has got the better of the exchanges.
Svenson defending well as Don loads up on a big left hand.
Svenson throws a counter combo.
Don looks to score with a jab to the body but Svenson is just out of range.
Svenson throws a counter combo.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Svenson blocks the leg kick.
Don tries to clinch there but Svenson circles away.
Despite the aggression on Svenson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Don looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Don throws a right and a left that both miss.
Don throws a jab but it's blocked by Svenson.
Don throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Don throws a sloppy head kick and Svenson moves out of range easily. #T4#
Don takes a swing at Svenson's ribcage but misses.
Svenson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Don throws a push kick but Svenson slaps the foot to one side.
Svenson throws a counter combo.
Don is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Don throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svenson slips a jab from Don.
Svenson is looking for the big counter here.
Good work by Svenson as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svenson! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
el Don dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Don tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Don.
As Don backs off Svenson throws a huge counter combo but Don manages to avoid it all.
el Don is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Don throws a body shot but no joy.
Don throws a head kick but Svenson moves out of range.
Svenson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Don blocks it well.
Don throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Don misses.
Svenson is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don tries to clinch up but Svenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Svenson unleashes a big counter combination but Don bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Don tries to close the distance and clinch but Svenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Don misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Don misses with a hook. Svenson ducked under it nicely.
Svenson unleashes a big counter combination but Don bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Don throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Don will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Svenson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Don is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Don wants to land a leg kick but Svenson is out of range.
el Don is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Don takes a swing at Svenson's ribcage but misses.
Svenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Don throws a head kick that misses.
Don misses with a body shot.
Svenson avoids the body shot from Don.
#T3#
Don misses with a two punch combination.
As Don backs off Svenson throws a huge counter combo but Don manages to avoid it all.
Svenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Don.
Despite the aggression on Svenson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Don ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svenson moves away.
Svenson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Don is looking to clinch.
Svenson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Svenson staying out of range there.
Svenson throws a counter combo.
Don tries to clinch but Svenson is having none of it.
Don misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Don misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svenson.
Don misses with a two punch combination.
Svenson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Don.
Svenson is looking for the big counter here.
Don rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svenson throws a counter combo.
Don wants to clinch up but Svenson keeps it at a distance.
Svenson is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Don.
And that's the end of the fight!
el Don showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Don has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... el Don! |
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