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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Boxaaja stuffs the takedown attempt from Brovold. Brovold gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brovold is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.
Brovold trying to hold on to Boxaaja's head to control him but Boxaaja postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brovold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Boxaaja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brovold defends it well. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Brovold is defending well.
Boxaaja is taking a breather. Brovold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Brovold looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brovold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brovold sees it coming and defends easily.
Brovold wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boxaaja content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brovold wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
It looks like Boxaaja is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Boxaaja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brovold controlling the position well.
Boxaaja controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Brovold actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brovold is trying to defend but Boxaaja finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Phol Boxaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brovold trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Brovold actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja tries to stand and escape but Brovold is controlling the position.
Brovold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Brovold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1##SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brovold sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Brovold is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brovold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brovold is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
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.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Boxaaja dives in and scores a takedown into Brovold's guard.#SUB2#
Brovold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boxaaja passes into side control.
The referee asks Boxaaja politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boxaaja prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brovold can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brovold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brovold is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Boxaaja just content to control the position. #SUB#
Boxaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boxaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boxaaja has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brovold!#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.
Boxaaja fails to move to back control.
Brovold is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boxaaja avoids the attempt from Brovold to control.
Brovold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boxaaja moves to his opponent's back but Brovold bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Boxaaja. #SUB2#
Brovold is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boxaaja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boxaaja has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja 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##TD#
Brovold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Brovold working for submissions but it's allowed Boxaaja to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Boxaaja prevents Brovold from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brovold actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Boxaaja controlling the pace. #SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brovold sees it coming and defends easily.
Brovold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Brovold defends the submission attempt.
Brovold wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boxaaja stalling. #SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brovold sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Brovold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boxaaja tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brovold.
Boxaaja content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Phol Boxaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Brovold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brovold sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Knut Brovold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brovold can do to turn this around?
Boxaaja controlling the pace. #T4#
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Brovold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Brovold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brovold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brovold throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Boxaaja trying to control the hands but Brovold breaks the grip.
Brovold missing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Boxaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxaaja 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Boxaaja!
A relieved looking Phol Boxaaja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 552
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Brovold throws a jab when Bastard was well out of range.
Knut Brovold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Brovold gets a double leg takedown into Bastard's guard.
Bastard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brovold manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bastard is stalling in the full guard.
Brovold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bastard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brovold for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Brovold is trying to control the position but Bastard postures up.
Bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brovold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brovold throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bastard escapes and throws Brovold's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bastard working the ground and pound but Brovold is defending the strikes.
Bastard slows the pace down.
Brovold is looking to regain half guard here but Bastard keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Brovold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Bastard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brovold will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brovold tries to bench press Bastard off him but Bastard keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Brovold's face as Bastard controls the position.
Brovold managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bastard.
Brovold wants to control but Bastard postures up.
Bastard landing strikes.
Brovold is looking to regain half guard here but Bastard keeps moving and retains side control.
Brovold seems a little lost for a moment, as Bastard dominates the positioning.
Bastard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brovold some visible discomfort.
Brovold is looking to regain half guard here but Bastard keeps moving and retains side control.
Bastard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brovold will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Brovold wants to control but Bastard postures up.
Brovold tries to bench press Bastard off him but Bastard keeps the position.
Brovold gets back to half guard.
Brovold tries to roll over but Bastard keeps him under control.
Bastard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brovold with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bastard is thwarting Brovold's attempts to control the position.
Bastard is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Brovold looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Bastard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bastard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brovold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bastard is working away from the top position though.
Bastard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brovold is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bastard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brovold!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Green Bastard 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#
Brovold dives in and grabs Bastard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bastard pushes down on Brovold's head and hops out.
Bastard feinted with a counter takedown.
Brovold has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Bastard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brovold's guard.#SUB2#
Bastard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brovold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastard has managed to get both his arms back between Brovold's legs - danger averted.
Bastard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bastard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bastard with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brovold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Brovold looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily.
Bastard content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Brovold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brovold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bastard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brovold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brovold pulls Bastard in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brovold shoots in and drives through. Bastard sprawls well.#T2#
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#
Brovold shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bastard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brovold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bastard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bastard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brovold is trying to keep Bastard in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Bastard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Bastard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brovold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastard has managed to get both his arms back between Brovold's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bastard throws a sloppy strike and Brovold has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bastard is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Brovold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Knut Brovold!
An out of breath and clearly excited Knut Brovold thanked Critical Mass Q159 $75 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Salvacion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brovold is looking for a sweep.
Brovold is trying to control Salvacion's posture but Salvacion avoids it.
Brovold is looking for a sweep.
Brovold gets back to half guard.
Salvacion controlling the pace.
Brovold controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brovold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Brovold preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Brovold has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Salvacion. Oh but Brovold has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Salvacion goes limp - he's gone! Brovold jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Knut Brovold!
After the big win, Knut Brovold made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Critical Mass Q159 $75 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SFC 2 - Fallas vs. Quark
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Brovold shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brovold tries to pass to full mount but Porto defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brovold prevents Porto from improving his position.
Porto regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Porto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Porto has his foot on Brovold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brovold works his way back into a safe position though.
Porto wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brovold trying to control but Porto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Porto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Porto is trying to keep Brovold in close.
#T1##SUB#
Porto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brovold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brovold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brovold preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brovold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Porto looking to control.
Brovold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Porto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Porto keeping moving, preventing Brovold from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Brovold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Porto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brovold has managed to get both his arms back between Porto's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Brovold advances position into side control!
Porto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brovold's best efforts.
Porto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brovold is keen to just control but Porto is a slippery customer.
Brovold trying to mount his opponent but Porto defends it.
Porto wants to control but Brovold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Porto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Brovold has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB#
Porto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brovold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Porto is trying to control the position but Brovold postures up.
Porto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brovold trying to control the position from guard on top but Porto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Porto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Porto working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB2#
Brovold is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brovold wants to control from the top but Porto keeps moving.
Porto is trying to control the position but Brovold postures up.
Porto keeping full guard, as Brovold tries to pass.
Brovold keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Brovold is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Porto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brovold is looking to defend but Porto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brovold! Porto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brovold taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nero Porto!
Nero Porto 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Demetriou thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Brovold looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Demetriou looking for submissions off his back.
Demetriou is trying to maintain the position but Brovold is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Brovold seems to be looking for submissions.
Demetriou wants to improve his position but Brovold is controlling well.
Brovold is trying to control. Demetriou 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#
Brovold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Demetriou tries to roll over but Brovold keeps him under control.
Demetriou has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Brovold trying to control the pace.
Demetriou is looking to control Brovold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demetriou avoid being mounted?
Brovold is pressing down on Demetriou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Demetriou is holding on for now. #SUB#
Demetriou looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Demetriou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demetriou trying to control but Brovold postures up.
#SUB2#
Brovold seems to be working for a kimura but Demetriou defends the submission attempt.
Demetriou trying to hold on to Brovold's head to control him but Brovold postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brovold trying to mount his opponent but Demetriou defends it. #SUB2#
Brovold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Demetriou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brovold pulls his head out easily.
Demetriou trying to hold on to Brovold's head to control him but Brovold postures up.
Brovold works his way into full mount!
Demetriou tries to hold on but Brovold postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Brovold is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Demetriou is surviving well by controlling Brovold's body position as best he can.
Demetriou gets back to half guard.
Demetriou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brovold is working away from the top position though.
We've been informed that Brovold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brovold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Demetriou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Demetriou is looking to improve his position.
Demetriou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Demetriou.#SUB#
Demetriou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brovold is aware though and is defending well.
Demetriou is trying to control the position but Brovold postures up. #SUB#
Demetriou working for a triangle but Brovold defends it easily.
#T4#
Demetriou controls Brovold momentarily but Brovold frees himself.
Demetriou can't keep his opponent in guard - Brovold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Demetriou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brovold is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Brovold is working for a kimura but Demetriou is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Demetriou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brovold in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Demetriou tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brovold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Knut Brovold!
Knut Brovold bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Brovold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brovold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Itinya avoids it really well and circles away.
Brovold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Itinya as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knut Brovold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brovold shoots in for a takedown but Itinya shows good takedown defense.
Brovold shoots in for a takedown but Itinya shows good takedown defense.
Itinya stuffs the takedown.
Itinya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Itinya gets caught flat footed, as Brovold shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Itinya managing to control the position.
Itinya is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Itinya has his hands on Brovold's head, controlling the position.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Brovold from controlling successfully.
Itinya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itinya keeps trying to improve his position.
Brovold tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Itinya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brovold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Itinya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brovold fails to land the takedown.
Brovold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Itinya but Itinya pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Itinya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brovold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.
Itinya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brovold is trying to control but can't.
Itinya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Itinya there. #T3#
Itinya prevents Brovold from improving his position.
Brovold works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Brovold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Itinya is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brovold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itinya defends well.
Itinya lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Brovold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itinya defends it easily.#SUB#
Itinya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brovold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Itinya has managed to get both his arms back between Brovold's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Brovold is looking for a triangle but Itinya pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Itinya connects with a couple of short punches.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brovold working a defensive guard here.
Itinya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Itinya working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brovold's head.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Itinya content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brovold has locked up a guillotine! Brovold's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Itinya is holding on here and Brovold must be using up a lot of energy. Itinya has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brovold gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Knut Brovold!
Knut Brovold decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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