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Event:
SSD 4
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Astrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Astrom misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Astrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astrom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrom dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Astrom has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses.
Astrom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson unleashes a big counter combination but Astrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Astrom's head coaches at Hilo MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Astrom shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpson is trying to defend but Astrom finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Astrom trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson trying to control but Astrom postures up.
#T2#
Astrom throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson is doing well to control the position and prevent Astrom from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Astrom working Simpson over with strikes. #SUB#
Astrom is working for a kimura but Simpson is defending it quite comfortably.
Astrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Astrom is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Astrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Astrom wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Astrom thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Astrom throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson has hold of Astrom's hands but Astrom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Astrom wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simpson is not content to let Astrom control the position.#T4#
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Astrom.
Simpson is doing well to control the position and prevent Astrom from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Astrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Astrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T5##TD#
Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Astrom wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Simpson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Astrom has picked Simpson up and slammed him! Simpson can't keep hold of the triangle and Astrom manages to pass to side control!
Simpson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Astrom.
Simpson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Simpson is trying to control Astrom's posture but Astrom avoids it.
Simpson defending against the ground and pound. #T6#
Astrom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Simpson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Astrom swings around for an armbar but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Astrom's guard.
Astrom throws a couple of heel strikes.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Astrom's head.#SUB#
Astrom looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T7#
Astrom throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Astrom looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson wants to stand but Astrom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Astrom's head.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Astrom trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T8#
Simpson postures up in Astrom's guard and throws a big left but Astrom blocks it.
Simpson working some strikes from top position.
Astrom is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Astrom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Astrom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Astrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Astrom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Astrom has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Astrom's guard.#REVB#
Simpson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T9#
Astrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Astrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Astrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard. #REVR#
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Astrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Astrom from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Astrom is looking to clinch.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Astrom with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Astrom closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Astrom pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Simpson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Astrom with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Astrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astrom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Astrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Astrom is looking to clinch.
Astrom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Astrom off to one side.
Simpson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Astrom rather than just go for the knockout.
Astrom shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Simpson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Astrom has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Astrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simpson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Astrom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Astrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB#
Astrom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simpson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simpson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simpson! #REVB#
Astrom throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Simpson scoring with punches from side control.
Astrom taking punishment in the form of punches.
Astrom is looking for a sweep.
Simpson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Simpson landing a few strikes.
Simpson working the body and head with strikes.
Simpson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Astrom down.
Simpson in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#Astrom is rocked!
Astrom misses with a strike from the bottom.#T4#
Simpson working the ground and pound.
Oh Astrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson landing strikes.
Simpson cracks Astrom with a big elbow.
Simpson scoring with punches from side control.
Astrom struggling a bit here.
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!
Simpson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Astrom throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Astrom is trying to control Simpson's posture but Simpson avoids it.
Astrom taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T5#
Simpson lands a strong strike to the head of Astrom. That's dazed him! Simpson looking to finish here. Astrom is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Simpson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Simpson! |
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Event:
SSD 1
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Astrom gets a clinch.
Wang tries a body shot but Astrom blocks it.
#BC2#
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang avoids the head kick by Astrom.
Wang shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick from Wang lands but Astrom takes it in his stride.
Wang tries to clinch but Astrom moves out of range. #CL2#
Astrom tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Astrom lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Astrom lands strikes from half guard.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Astrom.
Wang is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Astrom is looking for a kimura here.
Astrom trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. #T1#
Astrom stops Wang from getting back to his feet.
Astrom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wang won't allow Astrom to pass to mount. #ES2#
Wang has one foot on Astrom's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Astrom keeps the fight on the outside.
Astrom shoots for a double leg takedown but Wang sprawls well. He's pushed Astrom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
li Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Astrom gets the takedown into side control.
Astrom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astrom working away.
Astrom trying to control the position but Wang is working away. #T2##SUB#
Astrom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Astrom scores with punches from side control.
Wang manages to get back to half guard.
Wang looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Astrom connects with a nice short shot to Wang's temple.
Astrom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Astrom connects with a nice short shot to Wang's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Astrom connects with a nice short shot to Wang's temple. #ROC#Wang is rocked!
Astrom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wang is still in real trouble! Can Astrom finish him?
Astrom lands a big elbow - Wang is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Astrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Astrom! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Astrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Astrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Athol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Astrom tries to clinch up but Athol circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Astrom looking to score a takedown here. Athol is defending well but Astrom drives through and ends up in Athol's guard.
Astrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Athol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Astrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Athol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Astrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Athol swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Astrom wants to control from the top but Athol keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Athol can do anything to dispel that myth.
Athol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Athol is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Astrom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Athol tries to kick Astrom off in order to stand up. Astrom Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Astrom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Astrom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2##SUB#
Astrom swings around for an armbar but Athol sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Astrom's guard.
Astrom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Astrom working a defensive guard here.
Astrom throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Astrom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Athol manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Astrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Astrom stopping the sweep attempt from Athol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astrom wants to control from the top but Athol keeps moving.
Astrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Athol is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Astrom throwing strikes but missing.
Astrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Astrom landing some decent shots from guard.
Astrom throwing strikes but missing.
Astrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Athol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Athol keeping moving, preventing Astrom from controlling successfully.
Astrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Astrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Astrom throws a big elbow that misses.
Astrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Astrom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Athol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Astrom throwing strikes but missing.
Astrom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Astrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Astrom being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Astrom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Astrom with that takedown attempt.
Athol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Astrom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Athol cracks Astrom with a good jab.
Athol lunges at Astrom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Astrom's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Athol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Athol wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body punch from Athol.
Nice body punch from Athol.
Athol scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Athol scores with a one two! Astrom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Trent Astrom has been cut.
Athol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Athol wants it to stay on the feet.
Athol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Astrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Athol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astrom needs to keep his hands up - Athol had a free shot at his head there.
Athol connects with a jab.
Athol lands a lovely overhand right.
Athol scores with a hook to the body. Astrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Astrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Athol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Athol connects with a right hand. Astrom shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astrom looks for a takedown but Athol sprawls well.
Athol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2##TD#
Astrom dives in and scores a takedown into Athol's guard.
Astrom wants to control from the top but Athol keeps moving.
Athol looking for a sweep. Not yet Athol, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astrom working some strikes from top position.
Astrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Athol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astrom postures up in Athol's guard and throws a big left but Athol blocks it. #T3#
Astrom looking to sit in guard and control but Athol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Astrom controls Athol momentarily but Athol frees himself. #SUB#
Astrom looking for subs off his back but Athol has passed one foot through into half guard.
Astrom trying to control here.
Astrom throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
Astrom tries to get to full guard but Athol has control of the leg.
Athol looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Astrom wants to stand back up but Athol manages to pass into side control.
Astrom is trying to control Athol's posture but Athol avoids it.
Astrom gets back to half guard.
Athol stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Athol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trent Astrom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Nice sprawl there from Athol as Astrom shoots in.
Astrom shoots in but no luck this time.
Astrom shoots in for a takedown but Athol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Astrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Athol 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.
Trent Astrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Astrom throws a nice looking combination but Athol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Athol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Astrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrom shoots in for a double leg but Athol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Athol scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Athol scores with a sloppy right hand. Astrom should have avoided that one.
Astrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Athol is fending him off so far but Astrom persists. Nope, Athol circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Athol scores with a jab.
Astrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD2#
Athol drops Astrom with a beautiful combination! Astrom stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Athol is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Astrom is rocked!
Athol lands a head shot.
Oh Astrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Athol counters with a crisp right that sends Astrom to the canvas! Athol follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Athol! |
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