Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 85: Abrazos v Buakaw
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1##TD#
Haelfson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson advances to full mount.
Haelfson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Qwerty wants to control but Haelfson is having none of it.
Haelfson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Haelfson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Qwerty is in real trouble.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Haelfson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Qwerty is defending well though. Haelfson let's go of the attempt for now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Haelfson. #T1##SUB#
Haelfson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Qwerty is doing well to defend. Haelfson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Qwerty is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjorn Haelfson!
Bjorn Haelfson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Phil Qwerty had this to say: 'God damn, its not good to take a fight when you have a hangover....'.

Event: UCF 77: Bolkvadze v Idaho
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Gray scores with a jab. Haelfson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haelfson throws a body kick that misses
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gray lands a head shot.
Haelfson drops his hands momentarily and Gray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haelfson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Haelfson is just out of range.
Haelfson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gray is looking to wear down Haelfson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haelfson manages to avoid it.
Haelfson feints a counter leg kick.
Haelfson throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Haelfson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Gray. That snapped Haelfson's head back.
Gray checks a leg kick nicely.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gray throws a body punch but Haelfson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Haelfson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Bjorn Haelfson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Gray misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Haelfson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Haelfson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haelfson to get the leverage.
Gray preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gray is defending the position.
Gray is not content to let Haelfson control the position.
Haelfson wants to free his trapped foot but Gray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gray trying to hold on to Haelfson's head to control him but Haelfson postures up.
Gray is refusing to be controlled, as Haelfson sits in half guard.
Haelfson lands with a punch from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Haelfson is trying to work for a kimura but Gray is defending well.
Gray is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gray is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Haelfson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haelfson is thwarting Gray's attempts to control the position.
Gray won't allow Haelfson to pass to mount.
Gray trying to hold on to Haelfson's head to control him but Haelfson postures up.
Gray keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haelfson works his way into full mount!
Gray looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#SUB2#
Haelfson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gray manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Haelfson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gray is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gray prevents Haelfson from moving into mount.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Haelfson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gray is defending well.
Gray keeps Haelfson under control for a moment.
Gray prevents Haelfson from moving into mount.
Haelfson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Gray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haelfson tries to advance to mount but Gray denies him.
Gray manages to get back to half guard.
Gray is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gray won't allow Haelfson to pass to mount.
Gray is controlling Haelfson's trapped leg to prevent Haelfson from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray wants to improve his position but Haelfson is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bjorn Haelfson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Haelfson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haelfson throws a good cross that connects.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haelfson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray swings for the body but Haelfson moves out of range.
Haelfson slips a jab from Gray.
A low kick from Haelfson is predictable there
and Haelfson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray throws a body punch but Haelfson moves out of range.
Haelfson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haelfson.
No luck for Haelfson with that takedown attempt.
Alex Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray lands a nice hook to Haelfson's body. Haelfson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Haelfson is predictable there
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Gray there.#T1#
Haelfson scores with a hook.
Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Alex Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Haelfson.
Haelfson lands a body shot.
Haelfson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Gray misses its target.
Alex Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray jabs Haelfson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray lands with a hook. Haelfson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haelfson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haelfson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gray lands a nice shot that snaps Haelfson's head back.
Haelfson tries for a takedown but Gray circles away easily
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray lands a lovely overhand right.
Haelfson shoots and misses
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Gray instigates a clinch.
Haelfson is looking to take this one to the mat.
I was talking to Gray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Gray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Gray is leaning against Haelfson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gray lands a left hand.
Haelfson goes for a takedown attempt but Gray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Haelfson. Haelfson gets slowly back to his feet.
Haelfson is breathing heavily.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gray cracks Haelfson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haelfson moves away from the strike by Gray.
Haelfson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Haelfson. Haelfson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haelfson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gray lands a glancing blow to the side of Haelfson's head.
Haelfson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gray defends well and Haelfson ends up having to push Gray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haelfson can do to turn this around?#T3#
Haelfson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gray swings for the body but Haelfson moves out of range.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gray scores with a shot to the body.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haelfson moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gray.
Haelfson misses the shot to the body.
Haelfson connects with the punch.
Gray throws a body punch but Haelfson moves out of range.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray throws a good cross that connects.
Haelfson misses with a looping left.
Haelfson tries to clinch
and Gray counters with a left to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haelfson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
Haelfson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Haelfson shoots in and drives through. Gray sprawls well.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Gray.
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.
Gray digs a good hook to Haelfson's body.
Gray punishes Haelfson's body with a nice straight punch.
Haelfson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray connects with a nice looking jab.
Gray works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gray as he avoids it easily.
Haelfson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gray dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Haelfson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.
Gray appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haelfson tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haelfson.
Gray moves in looking to clinch but Haelfson pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Gray.
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haelfson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but Haelfson persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing.
Alex Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Haelfson.
A jab from Gray does it's job there.
Haelfson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gray to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haelfson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
Gray tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haelfson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gray wants to control but Haelfson postures up.
Gray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haelfson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Gray is trying to improve his position.
Gray is trying to control Haelfson's posture but Haelfson avoids it.
Haelfson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gray!
Gray is looking to get to half guard.
Haelfson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gray is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Gray regains half guard.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gray is defending the position.
Gray trying to control here.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gray is defending the position.
Gray gets full guard.
Gray pulls Haelfson in close to prevent any damage.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haelfson being controlled here momentarily.
Gray controls Haelfson momentarily but Haelfson frees himself. #T3#
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
Haelfson postures up.
Gray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gray trying to control the position.
Gray has control of Haelfson's left arm, preventing Haelfson from doing any damage.
Haelfson postures up.
Haelfson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Haelfson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haelfson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Gray instigates a clinch. #T4#
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
Haelfson tries for a takedown but Gray manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Gray.
Gray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haelfson ducks right into an uppercut from Gray.
Haelfson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.#CL2#
Haelfson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Gray is working Haelfson over against the cage.
Haelfson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gray lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gray.
Gray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haelfson backwards.
Gray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haelfson backwards.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gray 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gray!

Event: UCF 69: Smith v Flanders
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Haelfson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McNab definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
McNab closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haelfson quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, McNab seems content to control.#SUB2#
Haelfson actively working from the bottom here.
Haelfson moves into full guard.
McNab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McNab throwing strikes from guard but Haelfson blocks nicely.
McNab's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haelfson looking for a sweep. Not yet Haelfson, not yet.
Haelfson controls McNab momentarily but McNab frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNab manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNab 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#
McNab drops an elbow to the side of Haelfson's head. #T1#
McNab prevents Haelfson from improving his position.
McNab drops an elbow to the side of Haelfson's head.
Haelfson is refusing to be controlled, as McNab sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from McNab.
Haelfson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McNab landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McNab performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haelfson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Haelfson is looking to improve his position.
McNab working Haelfson over with strikes.
Haelfson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
McNab lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McNab working the head and body with strikes.
McNab is looking to stall here but Haelfson recovers full guard.
McNab slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haelfson is pressing down on McNab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haelfson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNab is one step ahead there. #T3#
McNab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haelfson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haelfson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McNab with a nice head shot there.
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Haelfson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNab can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haelfson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McNab is now in half guard.
Haelfson moves into full guard.
McNab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Haelfson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Haelfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McNab is aware though and is defending well.
McNab 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.
McNab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McNab distracts Haelfson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McNab wants to pass the guard but Haelfson is keeping the position.
McNab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haelfson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but McNab is keeping the position.
McNab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron McNab dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Haelfson looks for a takedown but McNab sprawls well.
Haelfson shoots in looking for a takedown. McNab tries to sprawl out of it but Haelfson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McNab manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
McNab fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haelfson sprawls well initially but McNab persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haelfson gets full guard.
Haelfson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McNab puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McNab is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haelfson can do to turn this around?
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. McNab connects with a nice short shot to Haelfson's temple.
Haelfson is not content to let McNab control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from McNab.
McNab trying to control the action but Haelfson is working from the bottom.
McNab with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
McNab wants to take a breather but Haelfson is having none of it.
McNab is taking a breather. Haelfson 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.
Haelfson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McNab preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
McNab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McNab is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McNab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haelfson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNab passes Haelfson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Haelfson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from McNab there.
McNab working the head and body with strikes.
McNab content to control rather than advance.
Haelfson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McNab controlling the action here.
Haelfson is pressing down on McNab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully. #T3#
Haelfson keeping full guard, as McNab tries to pass.
McNab preventing the sweep.
McNab sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Haelfson's guard.
Haelfson wants to get back to full guard.
McNab content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from McNab there.
McNab landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McNab with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
McNab working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McNab working the head and body with strikes.
Haelfson is pressing down on McNab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
McNab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Haelfson is looking for a triangle but McNab pushes his legs off easily.
McNab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haelfson is keeping the position for now.
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNab stopping the sweep attempt from Haelfson.
McNab is in close to Haelfson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron McNab dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
McNab scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McNab drops an elbow to the side of Haelfson's head.
McNab perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Haelfson wants to get back to full guard.
McNab lands with a punch from half guard.
Haelfson is refusing to be controlled, as McNab sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from McNab.
McNab prevents Haelfson from improving his position.
Haelfson is pressing down on McNab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab trying to control but Haelfson is working from the bottom.
McNab looking to sit in guard and control but Haelfson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McNab has control of Haelfson's left arm, preventing Haelfson from doing any damage. #T1#
McNab can't keep his opponent in guard - Haelfson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McNab makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McNab.
McNab bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haelfson's guard. #REVR#
Haelfson working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Haelfson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McNab defends it easily.
McNab advances position into side control!
Haelfson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Haelfson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haelfson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNab is one step ahead there.
McNab wants to control from the top but Haelfson keeps moving.
McNab stopping the sweep attempt from Haelfson.
McNab lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McNab with a nice head shot there.
McNab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McNab content to stall in guard here.
McNab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McNab wants to control from the top but Haelfson keeps moving. #T3#
McNab working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McNab sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haelfson trying to keep a closed guard but McNab is proving a slippery customer.
McNab won't allow Haelfson to sweep him here.
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
McNab is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haelfson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haelfson looking for a sweep. Not yet Haelfson, not yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McNab's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McNab wants to control from the top but Haelfson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McNab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haelfson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNab lands a nice shot to the body.
Haelfson throws an overhand right that lands on McNab's shoulder, as McNab tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Haelfson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McNab on his heels. He'll look to pass McNab's guard now, I'm sure.
McNab trying to keep a closed guard but Haelfson is proving a slippery customer.
McNab is controlling Haelfson's posture.
McNab controls Haelfson momentarily but Haelfson frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNab looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haelfson is one step ahead there.
Haelfson trying to control but McNab is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron McNab showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNab 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron McNab!

Event: UCF 60: Buddha v Puro
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Haelfson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kent wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kent can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haelfson tries to pass to full mount but Kent defends it.
Haelfson moves nicely into side control.
Kent prevents Haelfson from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haelfson wants to control but Kent is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson advances to full mount.
Kent stops Haelfson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kent tries to lock up and control but Haelfson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1##SUB#
Haelfson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kent in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kent really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Haelfson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kent is working to get back to half guard.
Haelfson moves to back control.
Haelfson 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.
Haelfson is looking to control Kent but Kent is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Haelfson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kent has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T2#
Kent trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Haelfson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kent has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kent wants to control his opponent's hands but Haelfson gets his hands free. #SUB#
Haelfson tightening his grip on Kent, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Kent preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Haelfson.
Kent just trying to survive but Haelfson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Haelfson working for the choke.
Kent rolls, trying to escape but Haelfson keeps control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Haelfson looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Haelfson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kent has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Haelfson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kent taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Haelfson doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjorn Haelfson!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjorn Haelfson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 53: Brlacher v Williams
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Tumminen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haelfson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Haelfson moves out of range as Tumminen throws a body kick.
Haelfson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tumminen.
Haelfson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tumminen missing with a left hand there. Haelfson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erkki Tumminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tumminen lands a body shot.
Haelfson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haelfson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haelfson checks a leg kick.
Tumminen tries to bum rush Haelfson with a series of wild strikes but Haelfson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haelfson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tumminen.
Tumminen throws out a loose jab but Haelfson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tumminen. That snapped Haelfson's head back.
Tumminen ducks under a wild hook from Haelfson.#TD#
Haelfson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Tumminen has one foot on Haelfson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tumminen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haelfson. #T1#
Haelfson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tumminen sprawls well. He's pushed Haelfson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haelfson needs to keep his hands up - Tumminen had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haelfson. Tumminen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tumminen checks a leg kick.#TD#
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haelfson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Tumminen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Haelfson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tumminen throws a combination that misses
and Haelfson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tumminen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Haelfson.
Tumminen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haelfson with a poor takedown
and Tumminen counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haelfson takes one to the side of the head.
Haelfson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tumminen swivels and escapes.
Haelfson defending well as Tumminen loads up on a big left hand.
Tumminen throws a low kick but Haelfson avoids it.#T2#
Haelfson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Haelfson feints and as Tumminen raises his hands in defense, Haelfson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tumminen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tumminen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haelfson 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#
Tumminen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Haelfson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tumminen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tumminen trying to control but Haelfson postures up. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Haelfson is pressing down on Tumminen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tumminen is holding on for now.
Haelfson throws a strike but Tumminen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tumminen trying to keep a closed guard but Haelfson is proving a slippery customer.
Haelfson pushes down on Tumminen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haelfson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tumminen reverses the position - he's now on top in Haelfson's guard. #SU2#
Tumminen stands and steps away. Haelfson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Tumminen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haelfson walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haelfson. Tumminen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tumminen moves away from the strike by Haelfson.
Tumminen swats away the attempt to clinch by Haelfson.
Erkki Tumminen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Haelfson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tumminen is keeping the position for now.
Tumminen controlling the position.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Tumminen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haelfson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erkki Tumminen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Tumminen as he connects with a hook.
Haelfson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tumminen.
Haelfson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haelfson throws a leg kick but Tumminen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haelfson tries to clinch but Tumminen moves out of range.
Haelfson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Tumminen lands.
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tumminen but Tumminen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haelfson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tumminen.
Haelfson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tumminen tries to sprawl out of it but Haelfson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tumminen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tumminen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson scores with a hook.
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tumminen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haelfson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tumminen - the referee stops the clock and Haelfson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tumminen. Haelfson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tumminen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Haelfson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tumminen was covering up waiting for the punch and Haelfson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tumminen is retaining full guard.
Erkki Tumminen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tumminen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haelfson controls the pace.
Tumminen managing to control the position.
Haelfson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Haelfson is pushing down on Tumminen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tumminen is fighting to maintain full guard but Haelfson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haelfson passes to side control. #SUB#
Haelfson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tumminen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Haelfson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tumminen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Haelfson tries for a kimura but Tumminen is defending well. #SUB#
Haelfson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tumminen, who protects the arm well.
Tumminen is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Haelfson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tumminen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haelfson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haelfson throwing strikes but Tumminen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Haelfson gets back to half guard.
Haelfson manages to get to full guard.
Haelfson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tumminen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tumminen trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tumminen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Erkki Tumminen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Haelfson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Haelfson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tumminen can pounce on him.
Tumminen misses with a looping left.
Tumminen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haelfson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tumminen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haelfson misses with a takedown attempt - Tumminen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haelfson throws a wild body kick that Tumminen sees coming a mile off.
Haelfson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haelfson takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Haelfson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tumminen quickly recovers to half guard.

Tumminen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Haelfson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tumminen was well out of range. Poor timing from Haelfson.
Tumminen is looking to slow Haelfson down with leg kicks.
Tumminen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haelfson.#TD#
Haelfson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haelfson lands in his opponent's guard.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Haelfson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tumminen controls Haelfson momentarily but Haelfson frees himself.
Haelfson pushes down on Tumminen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tumminen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tumminen tries to get to full guard but Haelfson has control of the leg.
Haelfson is looking to advance position but Tumminen won't allow it.
Tumminen manages to get to full guard.
Tumminen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Tumminen has his hands on Haelfson's head, controlling the position.
Tumminen keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass.
Haelfson pushing down on Tumminen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haelfson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tumminen!
Tumminen wants to control but Haelfson is having none of it.
Tumminen is squirming around, avoiding Haelfson's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Tumminen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Erkki Tumminen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar but Tumminen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tumminen.
Haelfson wants to sweep here but Tumminen controlling him for the moment.
Tumminen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haelfson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjorn Haelfson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing Tumminen from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erkki Tumminen.
I've got Tumminen 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Erkki Tumminen!

Event: UCF 44: Nguyen v Taylor
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Haelfson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Haelfson shoots in and bounces Asby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asby is on top in guard. #REVR#
Asby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Haelfson's guard.
Asby is pressing down on Haelfson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haelfson is holding on for now.
Haelfson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Asby thows a huge punch but Haelfson dodges it nicely.
Asby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haelfson trying to hold on to Asby's head to control him but Asby postures up.
Asby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haelfson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haelfson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haelfson is pressing down on Asby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Asby is pushing down on Haelfson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haelfson is fighting to maintain full guard but Asby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haelfson tries to get to full guard but Asby has control of the leg.
Asby tries to pass to full mount but Haelfson defends it.
Haelfson is trying to get back to full guard.
Asby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Haelfson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haelfson is still trying to improve position.
Haelfson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Asby.
Asby landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Asby unloads with some shots from mount but Haelfson bucks and avoids them well.
Haelfson is trying desperately to improve position.
Haelfson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Asby.
Asby in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haelfson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Asby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Asby misses with a head shot.
Haelfson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Asby landing strikes from the mount.
Asby throwing strikes here but Haelfson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Haelfson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Haelfson is looking to improve his position.
Haelfson moves into full guard.
Asby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haelfson is keeping the position for now.
Haelfson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asby throwing strikes from guard but Haelfson blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Asby postures up in Haelfson's guard and throws a big left but Haelfson blocks it.
Haelfson working a defensive guard here.
Haelfson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asby stands up over Haelfson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haelfson can't keep his opponent in guard - Asby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haelfson is in trouble now - Asby has advanced to mount!
Asby throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Haelfson gets back to half guard.
Haelfson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asby is pressing down on Haelfson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haelfson is holding on for now.
Asby throws a strike but Haelfson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Asby tries to free his leg and advance position but Haelfson is retaining full guard.
Haelfson 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.#T4##SUB2#
Haelfson working for a triangle but Asby defends it easily.
Haelfson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asby manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Haelfson stopping the sweep attempt from Asby.
Asby can't keep his opponent in guard - Haelfson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haelfson passes to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haelfson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Haelfson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Asby is working to get back to half guard.
Asby is working hard here to advance position.
Haelfson moves to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Asby 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#
Haelfson scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Asby prevents Haelfson from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Haelfson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haelfson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asby tries to bench press Haelfson off him but Haelfson keeps the position.
Asby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Haelfson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Haelfson is trying to control the action in half guard but Asby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Asby!
Asby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asby tries to get out of the position.
Asby is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Asby stops Haelfson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Haelfson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asby is looking to escape.
Asby tries to reverse the position but Haelfson maintains control.
Haelfson trying to control but Asby is having none of it.
Haelfson forces the positional change into back control.
I really don't envy Asby right now.
Asby is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMAH League and Warrior Nation, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Haelfson throwing sloppy strikes.
Asby can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Haelfson tightening his grip on Asby, looking for the choke.
Asby wants to escape the position. #T2##SUB2#
Asby fending off the submission attempt from Haelfson.
Asby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Haelfson's guard. Nice work there by Asby.
Asby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haelfson is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haelfson is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haelfson advances position into side control!
Asby gets back to half guard.
Haelfson trying to control the action but Asby is working from the bottom.
Haelfson passes to side control.
Asby is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Asby prevents Haelfson from improving position. #SUB2#
Haelfson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Haelfson tries for a kimura but Asby is defending well.
Asby tries to improve position but can't.
Bjorn Asby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Haelfson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Asby gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Haelfson seems to be working for a kimura but Asby defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Asby is looking for a sweep. Haelfson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haelfson works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haelfson advances nicely into full mount.
Asby regains half guard.
Asby is trying to get back to full guard.
Haelfson is pressing down on Asby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asby is holding on for now.
Haelfson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Haelfson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Haelfson throws a push kick but Asby slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Haelfson darts in and clinches Asby up against the cage.
Asby swings wildly with an uppercut but Haelfson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haelfson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asby prevents it.
A hook to the body from Asby.
Asby tries to work over Haelfson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asby scores with a hook to the body.
Asby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asby misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asby is leaning against Haelfson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haelfson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haelfson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haelfson with a poor takedown
and Asby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bjorn Asby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Haelfson.
Haelfson shoots and misses
and Asby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Haelfson with a poor takedown
and Asby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haelfson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asby counters with a crisp right that sends Haelfson to the canvas! Asby follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Asby!

Event: UCF 36: Hunter v LaFleur
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Haelfson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mackintosh on his heels. He'll look to pass Mackintosh's guard now, I'm sure.
Haelfson passes Mackintosh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haelfson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Haelfson wants to take Mackintosh's back but he can't do it this time.
Mackintosh wants to control but Haelfson is having none of it.
Mackintosh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haelfson tries to take Mackintosh's back but instead Mackintosh uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackintosh is controlling Haelfson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mackintosh's coaches at GWad's Playpen have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Haelfson is keen to just control but Mackintosh is a slippery customer.#T1#
Mackintosh is trying to control but can't.
Haelfson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Haelfson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mackintosh is holding on tight.
Haelfson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Haelfson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Haelfson throwing strikes here but Mackintosh is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB2#
Haelfson working for a guillotine from mount but Mackintosh is in no mood to give up.
Haelfson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mackintosh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Mackintosh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haelfson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mackintosh stops Haelfson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Haelfson misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Haelfson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mackintosh has worked his arm free - good work by Mackintosh! #SUB2#
Haelfson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mackintosh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haelfson's guard! Nice work there by Mackintosh!
Haelfson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haelfson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mackintosh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Haelfson is looking to pass into half guard but Mackintosh pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mackintosh is in guard.#REVR#
Haelfson wants to sweep but no luck.
Haelfson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mackintosh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Haelfson trying to move into half guard but instead Mackintosh has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haelfson looking for a sweep. Not yet Haelfson, not yet.
Mackintosh controlling from the top position.
Haelfson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mackintosh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Haelfson wants to get back to full guard but Mackintosh has mounted him!
Haelfson gets back to half guard.
Mackintosh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haelfson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haelfson.
Mackintosh preventing the sweep.
Mackintosh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Haelfson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Haelfson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haelfson throws a push kick but Mackintosh slaps the foot to one side.
A clash of legs there as Haelfson blocks the low kick.
Mackintosh misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Haelfson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haelfson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mackintosh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haelfson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mackintosh lands with a right hand.
Haelfson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mackintosh pinned against the cage. Mackintosh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson misses with a shot to the body
and Mackintosh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mackintosh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mackintosh enables Haelfson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mackintosh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Haelfson pushes down on Mackintosh's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Haelfson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haelfson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Haelfson avoids the attempt from Mackintosh to control.
Haelfson wants to take Mackintosh's back but he can't do it this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Haelfson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T2#
Haelfson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mackintosh is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Mackintosh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Haelfson.
Haelfson fails to advance to Mackintosh's back.
Haelfson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mackintosh is looking to escape.
Haelfson takes Mackintosh's back. #SUB2#
Haelfson looking to break Mackintosh's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mackintosh remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Haelfson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Haelfson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Mackintosh turns into Haelfson and is now in his guard.
Haelfson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mackintosh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Haelfson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haelfson pushes down on Mackintosh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haelfson thows a huge punch but Mackintosh dodges it nicely.
Mackintosh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Haelfson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mackintosh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mackintosh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mackintosh.
Haelfson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Haelfson wants to control for a moment but Mackintosh uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Haelfson trying to mount his opponent but Mackintosh defends it.
Haelfson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mackintosh gets full guard.
Mackintosh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haelfson.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Mackintosh is keeping the position.
Haelfson is fighting to break Mackintosh's control of his arms but Mackintosh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Haelfson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mackintosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Mackintosh throws a head kick that misses.
Bjorn Haelfson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mackintosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Haelfson rushes Mackintosh and presses him up against the cage.
Haelfson has Mackintosh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mackintosh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Mackintosh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mackintosh misses with a straight right.
A head kick from Mackintosh lands but Haelfson takes it in his stride.
Haelfson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mackintosh jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mackintosh gets full guard.
Haelfson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bjorn Haelfson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Haelfson is fighting to break Mackintosh's control of his arms but Mackintosh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haelfson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Haelfson being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mackintosh swings for the body but Haelfson moves out of range.
Mackintosh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haelfson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mackintosh.
Haelfson looks to land a body kick but Mackintosh moved away.
Haelfson throws a push kick but Mackintosh slaps the foot to one side.
Haelfson dives in and grabs Mackintosh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mackintosh pushes down on Haelfson's head and hops out.
Mackintosh digs a good hook to Haelfson's body.
Haelfson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mackintosh to counter with a crisp jab.
Mackintosh throws a jab when Haelfson was well out of range.
Haelfson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mackintosh works Haelfson's body with a nice hook.
Mackintosh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh misses with a straight left.
Mackintosh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haelfson.
Chester Mackintosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Haelfson.#T3#
Mackintosh takes one on the button.
Mackintosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haelfson moves away.
Mackintosh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mackintosh wants it to stay on the feet.
Haelfson lands with a nice body punch.
Mackintosh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mackintosh lands a leg kick that knocks Haelfson off balance momentarily.
Haelfson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haelfson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mackintosh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haelfson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mackintosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mackintosh stuffs the takedown.
Mackintosh clobbers Haelfson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Mackintosh. No joy for Haelfson on that attempt.
Jab by Mackintosh.
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!
Mackintosh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mackintosh throws a front kick that sends Haelfson stumbling back into the cage.
Mackintosh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haelfson. Haelfson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haelfson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mackintosh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haelfson somewhat.
Mackintosh scores with a leg kick.
Mackintosh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haelfson misses with a takedown
and Mackintosh counters with an inside leg kick.
Chester Mackintosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mackintosh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Mackintosh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haelfson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Haelfson!
A victorious Bjorn Haelfson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UCF 10: Dennis v Peterson
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Risi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haelfson shoots for a double leg takedown but Risi sprawls well. He's pushed Haelfson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Risi flicks out a counter leg kick but Haelfson steps away.
Haelfson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Risi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Haelfson blocks the low kick.
Haelfson misses with a kick to the body.
Risi flicks out a counter leg kick but Haelfson steps away.
Risi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haelfson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Risi will feel that in the morning.#TD#
Haelfson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Risi is controlling Haelfson's posture.
Haelfson slips nicely into half guard.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Risi is defending the position.
Risi tries to get to full guard but Haelfson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Haelfson is trying to work for a kimura but Risi is defending well. #T1#
Risi tries to roll over but Haelfson keeps him under control.
Haelfson is looking to pass Risi's guard but actually Risi recovers to full guard.
Haelfson passes Risi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Risi wants to control but Haelfson is keeping busy.
Haelfson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Risi controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Haelfson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haelfson tries to pass to full mount but Risi defends it. #T2#
Haelfson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Risi is desperately trying to improve his position but Haelfson has a good base and remains in mount.
Risi tries to lock up and control but Haelfson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Risi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haelfson is staying active.#SUB#
Haelfson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Risi turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Haelfson off and cradles Risi's limp body as Haelfson celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bjorn Haelfson!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Haelfson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Stephan Risi spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeah, I fucked up. Whatever. It happens.'.

Event: MMAH 104
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Lesage gets caught flat footed, as Haelfson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Lesage working for a triangle but Haelfson defends it easily.
Lesage looking to control.
Lesage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lesage looking for a guillotine here but Haelfson defends easily. #SUB#
Haelfson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lesage has locked up a guillotine! Lesage's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Haelfson is holding on here and Lesage must be using up a lot of energy. Haelfson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lesage gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robbie Lesage!

Event: MMAH 97
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Jones misses. #TD#
Haelfson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haelfson to get the leverage.
Haelfson uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Haelfson is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haelfson!
Haelfson is looking to get to half guard.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Haelfson working to try and regain half guard.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Haelfson working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haelfson is looking to escape.
Haelfson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Haelfson is trying to escape the mount but Jones keeps good control and instead manages to take Haelfson's back.
Haelfson tries to escape the position.
Haelfson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Haelfson just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Haelfson is trying to break free.
Jones slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Our spies down at at Gronk Apes inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is trying to stick to Haelfson's back but Haelfson is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Haelfson.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haelfson controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but MF Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD#
Haelfson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haelfson is in Jones's guard.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is trying to control the position but Haelfson postures up.
Haelfson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haelfson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haelfson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T1#
Haelfson looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Haelfson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Haelfson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haelfson trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Haelfson's head back.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haelfson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Haelfson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Haelfson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Haelfson is proving a slippery customer.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Bjorn Haelfson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haelfson is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haelfson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Haelfson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Jones won't allow Haelfson to sweep him here.
Haelfson wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Haelfson there!
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Haelfson can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but MF Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Haelfson slips a jab from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones scores with a hook.#TD#
Haelfson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones is looking to control Haelfson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Haelfson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Haelfson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Haelfson wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Haelfson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Haelfson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Haelfson trying to work for an americana but Jones has managed to regain full guard.
Jones looking to control.
Haelfson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haelfson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to control but Haelfson passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haelfson.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Haelfson has control of the leg.
Haelfson wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haelfson is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Haelfson is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Haelfson slips the punch.
And Haelfson counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.#TD#
Haelfson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Haelfson is now in Jones's guard.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Haelfson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haelfson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haelfson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T4#
Haelfson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Haelfson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haelfson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haelfson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MF Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones cracks Haelfson with an open hand slap.
Bjorn Haelfson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones lands with a straight right. Haelfson didn't see that one coming.
Haelfson wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bjorn Haelfson.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... MF Jones!

Event: MMAH 91
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Bleis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eisen Bleis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haelfson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Bleis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bleis tries to stall but Haelfson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haelfson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haelfson has Bleis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bleis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bleis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bleis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleis lands a good knee to the midsection. Haelfson won't want to take too many of those.
Haelfson looking for a takedown.
Bleis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bleis with a knee to the head.
Bleis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Haelfson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bleis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bleis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haelfson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bleis can turn it around.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Bleis as the two fighters clinch.
Haelfson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bleis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bleis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Haelfson has Bleis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bleis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bleis is pressed up against the cage. Haelfson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bleis down to the mat. Bleis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That kick from Bleis tenderised Haelfson's leg. Haelfson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick from Bleis, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Haelfson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Bleis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haelfson, pushing him back against the cage.
Haelfson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bleis after a bit of a struggle.
Bleis stops a takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Bleis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Haelfson is breathing heavily.
Bleis lands a good knee to the midsection. Haelfson won't want to take too many of those.
Bleis lands a knee to the body.
Bleis leaning against his opponent.
Bleis lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haelfson goes for a takedown attempt but Bleis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Haelfson tries to keep at a distance but Bleis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Bleis.
A bit of stalling here from Bleis.
Haelfson goes for a takedown attempt but Bleis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Bleis rushes Haelfson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bleis has Haelfson pressed against the cage.
Bleis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Haelfson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bleis is defending well.#T3#
Bleis slowing the pace effectively.
Bleis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bleis lands an elbow just above Haelfson 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Haelfson has been cut.
Bleis stalling.
Bleis taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eisen Bleis.
Haelfson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bleis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haelfson shoots in but Bleis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haelfson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haelfson walks into a straight right hand from Bleis.
Bleis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haelfson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bleis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haelfson, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Bleis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Haelfson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haelfson goes for a takedown attempt but Bleis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bleis throws a leg kick which misses Haelfson's front leg but catches the back leg as Haelfson tries to avoid it.
Haelfson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bleis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleis throws a lazy right hand but Haelfson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bleis tries to clinch up.
Haelfson shoots in and drives through. Bleis sprawls well.
Haelfson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bleis.
Bleis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Bleis has closed the distance and engaged Haelfson in a clinch.
Bleis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eisen Bleis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Haelfson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bleis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haelfson, pushing him back against the cage.
Bleis scores a nice knee to the body.
Bleis lands an elbow inside.
Bleis is pressed up against the cage. Haelfson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bleis down to the mat. Bleis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haelfson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Bleis moves into the clinch.
Haelfson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haelfson's defenses.
Bleis stops a takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Good body shot from Bleis.
Haelfson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bleis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bleis stalling.
Bleis pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bleis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bleis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haelfson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Bleis. #T1#
Bleis slows down the pace here.
Bleis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Eisen Bleis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bleis lands a damaging elbow.
Bleis cracks Haelfson with a nice body shot.
Haelfson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bleis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bleis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bleis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haelfson or not.
Bleis working Haelfson over with knees to the body.
Bleis pushes Haelfson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bleis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Bleis.
Bleis lands a knee to the head.
Haelfson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bleis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haelfson's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bleis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haelfson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bleis.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bleis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Haelfson wants a takedown but no success here.
Bleis has Haelfson pushed against the cage.
Bleis with a knee to the head.
Bleis lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Bleis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Haelfson is looking for a sweep. Bleis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Bleis is looking to take a break and control but Haelfson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haelfson moves into full guard. #SUB#
Haelfson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Haelfson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haelfson wants to sweep here but Bleis controlling him for the moment.
Bleis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haelfson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleis throwing strikes from guard but Haelfson blocks nicely. #SU2#
Bleis gets to his feet. Haelfson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bleis throws a wild body kick that Haelfson sees coming a mile off.
As Bleis backs away, Haelfson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bleis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haelfson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Eisen Bleis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bleis throws a sloppy head kick and Haelfson moves out of range easily.
Bleis wants to clinch.
Haelfson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bleis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bleis tries to clinch up but Haelfson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Haelfson has managed to clinch.
Bleis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eisen Bleis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Haelfson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bleis moves into the clinch.
Bleis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haelfson's elbow.
Haelfson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bleis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bleis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haelfson's sensitive parts.
Bleis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haelfson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haelfson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bleis.
Haelfson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bleis tries to avoid it but Haelfson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bleis to the ground. Bleis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Bleis clinches with his opponent.
Bleis lands a damaging elbow.
Haelfson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bleis is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haelfson is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Bleis wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bleis leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bleis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Haelfson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bleis can't fight it off and eventually Haelfson manages to take the fight to the floor. Bleis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bleis 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.
Bleis wants to stand but Haelfson is controlling the position.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bleis is keeping the position for now.
Haelfson advances to half guard. #T2#
Bleis trying to control from the bottom.
Haelfson is controlling the pace.
Bleis tries to get to full guard but Haelfson has control of the leg.
Bleis trying to control here.
Haelfson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bleis!
Bleis regains half guard.#T3#
Bleis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Haelfson is trying to control. Bleis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haelfson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bleis! #SUB#
Haelfson looking to isolate an arm here. Bleis doesn't see it coming and as Haelfson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Haelfson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Haelfson!
Our winner, Bjorn Haelfson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TL Fight Night 17
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Haelfson tries to close the distance and clinch but One swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Haelfson has One up against the cage in a clinch.
Haelfson can't get the takedown.
Haelfson is looking to take this one to the mat.
One goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haelfson prevents it.
One drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haelfson gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Haelfson has hold of one of One's legs. One is fighting the takedown attempt but Haelfson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
One trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
One tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One keeping moving, preventing Haelfson from controlling successfully.
One throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Haelfson stands and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haelfson working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Haelfson advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Haelfson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haelfson on the ground.
Haelfson tries to control but One wriggling away.
Haelfson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
One is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Haelfson looking to ground and pound but One is blocking nicely.
Haelfson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
One is trying to escape the mount.
Haelfson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as One is looking to escape. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
One sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. One knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
One has hold of Haelfson's hands but Haelfson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haelfson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
One is pressing down on Haelfson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
One is looking to sweep but instead, Haelfson has passed into half guard.
Haelfson working the head and body with strikes.
One tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Haelfson is trying to work for a kimura but One is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haelfson is keen to just control but One is a slippery customer.#T3#
Haelfson blocks the strikes from One.
Haelfson moves nicely into side control.
An elbow from Haelfson crashes against the mat.
One is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
One is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Haelfson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Haelfson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and One has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bjorn Haelfson!
A relieved looking Bjorn Haelfson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TL Fight Night 10
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Cockatiel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haelfson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cockatiel somewhat.#CL#
Cockatiel gets tackled into the cage by Haelfson. Haelfson maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Cockatiel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Haelfson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Haelfson rolls, trying to escape but Cockatiel keeps control of the position.
Haelfson 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.#SUB2#
Cockatiel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Haelfson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cockatiel is hanging on to Haelfson's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Cockatiel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Cockatiel on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Haelfson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haelfson breaks Cockatiel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T1#
Haelfson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Cockatiel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cockatiel wants to control from the top but Haelfson keeps moving. #SUB#
Haelfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cockatiel is aware though and is defending well.
Haelfson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haelfson tries to get out of the position.
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing Cockatiel from controlling successfully.
Cockatiel trying to move into half guard but instead Haelfson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cockatiel keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass.
Cockatiel wants to sweep but no luck.
Haelfson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cockatiel keeping moving, preventing Haelfson from controlling successfully.
Haelfson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haelfson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cockatiel on the ground.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haelfson 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.
Cockatiel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haelfson is one step ahead there.
Cockatiel keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass.
Haelfson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockatiel is keeping the position for now.
Cockatiel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cockatiel wants to control from the top but Haelfson keeps moving. #T3#
Haelfson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cockatiel forces his way into half guard.
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. Cockatiel connects with a nice short shot to Haelfson's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cockatiel lands a nice short elbow.
Cockatiel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cockatiel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cockatiel wants to take a breather but Haelfson is having none of it.
Haelfson wants to improve his position but Cockatiel is controlling well.
Cockatiel trying to control the action but Haelfson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cockatiel is looking for submissions but instead, Haelfson has regained full guard. #T4#
Cockatiel postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haelfson wants to improve his position but instead Cockatiel has moved into half guard.
Cockatiel trying to control the action but Haelfson is working from the bottom.
Cockatiel wants to free his trapped foot but Haelfson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cockatiel prevents Haelfson from improving his position.
Haelfson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cockatiel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cockatiel's back!#SUB#
Haelfson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Treacherous Cockatiel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cockatiel closes the distance and clinches up with Haelfson, looking for a takedown. Cockatiel pushes Haelfson against the cage but Haelfson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Haelfson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cockatiel is trying to defend but Haelfson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cockatiel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Haelfson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Cockatiel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haelfson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cockatiel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haelfson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cockatiel is tightening it up a little... Haelfson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Haelfson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Haelfson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cockatiel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Treacherous Cockatiel!
During a confident post fight interview, Treacherous Cockatiel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023

170 cm
18 yrs
177 lbs

165 cm
18 yrs
168 lbs

Haelfson

Romano

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Haelfson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vic Romano!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Haelfson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romano avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Haelfson drives through with a takedown into Romano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Haelfson (2) vs (0) Romano
Romano keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass.
Haelfson won't allow Romano to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romano trying to control the position here.
Haelfson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Romano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (2) vs (2) Romano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson trying to control the position.
Romano tries to free his leg and advance position but Haelfson is retaining full guard.
Haelfson controls Romano momentarily but Romano frees himself. #T1#
Romano controlling from the top position.
Haelfson is trying to keep Romano in close. #SUB#
Haelfson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Romano passes into half guard.
Romano is taking a breather. Haelfson 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.
Haelfson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haelfson tries to get out of the position.
Romano trying to mount his opponent but Haelfson defends it.
Romano performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Haelfson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haelfson wants to get back to full guard.
Romano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Romano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Haelfson looking for submissions off his back.
Romano content to control rather than advance.
Haelfson tries to get to full guard but Romano has control of the leg. #T4#
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Romano moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (2) vs (5) Romano
Haelfson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson is trying to work for a sweep but Romano has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Haelfson (2) vs (7) Romano
Romano content just to control the position here.
Haelfson has given up his back here. Will Romano look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Haelfson (2) vs (10) Romano
Haelfson wants to escape the position.
Romano biding his time, controlling Haelfson. #T5#
Haelfson can't escape the position.
Haelfson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Haelfson tries to hold on but Romano pushes him away.
Haelfson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Romano passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (2) vs (13) Romano
Haelfson is looking to reverse the position.
Romano has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Haelfson!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Haelfson (2) vs (15) Romano
Romano controlling from mount.
Haelfson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Romano wants to take his opponent's back but Haelfson doesn't allow it.
Romano controlling the pace for now.
Haelfson can't escape the position.
Haelfson is trying to escape the mount but Romano keeps good control and instead manages to take Haelfson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Haelfson (2) vs (18) Romano
Romano really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Haelfson.
Haelfson trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
Haelfson is really stuck here.
Romano really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Haelfson.
Haelfson rolls, trying to escape but Romano keeps control of the position.
Romano controls the action.
Haelfson tries to escape the position.
Haelfson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Haelfson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Romano. #T8#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Romano.
Haelfson trying to control the position but Romano manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Haelfson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
It looks like Romano might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Haelfson tries to break free.
Romano has good solid back control here.
Romano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Haelfson rolls, trying to escape but Romano keeps control of the position.
Haelfson breaks Romano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (4) vs (18) Romano
Haelfson being controlled here momentarily.
Haelfson trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom.
Romano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haelfson trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romano holds on and takes a little breather.
Romano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (4) vs (20) Romano#T10#
Romano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Haelfson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haelfson is trying to control but can't.
Romano passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (4) vs (23) Romano
Haelfson can't escape the position.
Romano controlling the position easily from mount.
Romano with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T11#
Haelfson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romano controlling his opponent.
Haelfson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haelfson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Haelfson (4) vs (26) Romano
Haelfson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More stalling from Romano.#T12#
Haelfson tries to break free.
Romano is riding his opponent, not letting Haelfson buck him off.
Haelfson tries to escape but Romano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Haelfson trying to control the hands but Romano won't let him.
Haelfson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Haelfson is trying to escape the mount. #T13#
Romano controlling from mount.
Haelfson tries to hold on but Romano pushes him away.
Romano controlling the position easily from mount.
Haelfson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haelfson stops Romano from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Haelfson tries to lock up and control but Romano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haelfson can't escape the position.
Romano controlling his opponent.
Haelfson is in all sorts of trouble here. #T14#
Romano controlling the pace for now.
Haelfson is looking to get to half guard.
Romano content just to control the position here.
Haelfson is working to get back to half guard.
Haelfson tries to hold on but Romano pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haelfson is trying desperately to improve position.
Romano wants to take Haelfson's back here but Haelfson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romano wins on points by 26 to 4.
Vic Romano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023

170 cm
18 yrs
177 lbs

173 cm
20 yrs
176 lbs

Haelfson

Dubberly

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Haelfson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Haelfson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dubberly shoots in looking for a takedown. Haelfson tries to sprawl out of it but Dubberly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haelfson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Haelfson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dubberly quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Haelfson (2) vs (0) Dubberly#SUB2#
Dubberly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haelfson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
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.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.
Haelfson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (5) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly prevents Haelfson from moving into mount. #T1#
Dubberly is trying to improve his position.
Dubberly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dubberly tries to roll over but Haelfson keeps him under control.
Haelfson is pressing down on Dubberly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dubberly is holding on for now.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly wants to improve his position but Haelfson is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson is looking to advance position but Dubberly won't allow it.
Dubberly wants to control but Haelfson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Haelfson works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (8) vs (0) Dubberly
Haelfson trying to control the position but Dubberly is working away. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haelfson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dubberly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dubberly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haelfson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dubberly is not content to let Haelfson control the position.
Haelfson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dubberly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Haelfson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dubberly is looking for a sweep.
Dubberly looks winded!#SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubberly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haelfson trying to control the action but Dubberly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubberly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dubberly wants to control but Haelfson postures up.#T4#
Haelfson works to advance to full mount. Dubberly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Haelfson (10) vs (0) Dubberly
Haelfson wants to control the pace but Dubberly is squirming around nicely.
Dubberly stops Haelfson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Haelfson looking for a guillotine from mount but Dubberly is having none of it.
Haelfson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dubberly on the ground.
Dubberly regains half guard.#SUB#
Haelfson is trying to work for a kimura but Dubberly is defending well. #SUB#
Haelfson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is defending well. #T5##SUB#
Haelfson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Haelfson is working for a kimura but Dubberly is defending it quite comfortably.
Haelfson wants to free his trapped foot but Dubberly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haelfson is trying to control. Dubberly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dubberly won't allow Haelfson to pass to mount.
Haelfson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T6#
Haelfson works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (13) vs (0) Dubberly
Haelfson content just to control the position here.
Haelfson tries to control but Dubberly wriggling away.
Dubberly is trying desperately to improve position.#T7##SUB#
Haelfson looking to secure an arm triangle but Dubberly defends it well. #SUB#
Haelfson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dubberly turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Haelfson off and cradles Dubberly's limp body as Haelfson celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bjorn Haelfson!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Haelfson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023

180 cm
25 yrs
170 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
177 lbs

Christ

Haelfson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Johan Christ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Haelfson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Christ instigates a clinch.
Christ jumps guard but Haelfson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Haelfson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christ is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Christ has Haelfson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haelfson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haelfson is trying to drag Christ to the mat but Christ just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Haelfson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Christ (0) vs (4) Haelfson
Christ is looking to reverse the position.
Christ's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Christ on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christ tries to get out of the position.
Christ is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Christ looking for submissions off his back.
Haelfson trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ wants to get back to full guard.
Haelfson 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.
Christ is looking to control Haelfson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christ avoid being mounted?
Haelfson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Christ (0) vs (7) Haelfson#T1#
Haelfson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Christ is looking to escape.
Haelfson is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson trying to control but Christ is having none of it.
Christ is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Haelfson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Christ tries to hold on but Haelfson pushes him away. #T2#
Christ has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christ (0) vs (10) Haelfson#SUB2#
Haelfson is looking for the choke from the back position but Christ is controlling his hands well.
Christ trying to control but not successfully.
Christ is trying to break free.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB2#
Haelfson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Christ fending off the submission attempt from Haelfson. #SUB2#
Haelfson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Christ is defending well though. Haelfson let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Christ wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Christ showing good submission defense here.
Haelfson has the hooks in. Christ is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Haelfson is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Haelfson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Christ has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Christ tries to escape but Haelfson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB2#
Haelfson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Haelfson looking for the choke but no joy.
Christ can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Haelfson tightening his grip on Christ, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Christ showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Haelfson working for a choke but Christ is defending well. #T5#
Christ wants to control his opponent's hands but Haelfson gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Christ defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Haelfson's arms.
Christ is really stuck here.
Christ trying to control but not successfully.
Haelfson keeps control of the position as Christ tries to break free. #SUB2#
Haelfson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Christ taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjorn Haelfson!
Bjorn Haelfson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023

170 cm
18 yrs
177 lbs

176 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

Haelfson

Gabasa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Haelfson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Gabasa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Haelfson tries to keep at a distance but Gabasa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Haelfson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gabasa prevents it.
Haelfson goes for a takedown attempt but Gabasa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Haelfson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gabasa sprawls well initially but Haelfson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Haelfson (2) vs (0) Gabasa
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gabasa is defending the position. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but Gabasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haelfson to get the leverage.
Haelfson wants to take a breather but Gabasa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gabasa's thigh. Gabasa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Haelfson pushing down on Gabasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gabasa is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gabasa is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gabasa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabasa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haelfson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabasa keeps working.
Gabasa is concentrating on defense, preventing Haelfson from advancing position. #SUB#
Haelfson seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but Gabasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haelfson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Haelfson seems to be working for a kimura but Gabasa defends the submission attempt.
Haelfson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (5) vs (0) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabasa turns into him and now he's in Haelfson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (5) vs (2) Gabasa
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haelfson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (7) vs (2) Gabasa#T3#
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Gabasa is keeping the position.
Haelfson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (10) vs (2) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haelfson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Haelfson (12) vs (2) Gabasa
Gabasa can't escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Haelfson has hold of Gabasa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gabasa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Haelfson looking to control but Gabasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haelfson wants to take his opponent's back but Gabasa doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabasa turns into him and now he's in Haelfson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (12) vs (4) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson has his foot on Gabasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gabasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Haelfson trying to control the position.
Gabasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Gabasa preventing the sweep.
Haelfson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabasa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (14) vs (4) Gabasa
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Gabasa is keeping the position.
Haelfson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Haelfson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haelfson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Haelfson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gabasa is just riding it out for now. Haelfson eventually gives up the hold. #T6#
Haelfson trying to mount his opponent but Gabasa defends it.
Gabasa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gabasa is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Gabasa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Haelfson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gabasa is just riding it out for now. Haelfson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gabasa defends it well. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haelfson wants to control but Gabasa is keeping him busy.
Haelfson trying to pass the guard but Gabasa defending well.
Gabasa is refusing to be controlled, as Haelfson sits in half guard.
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabasa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Haelfson is working for a kimura but Gabasa is defending it quite comfortably. #T9#
Haelfson trying to control from Gabasa's half guard. Gabasa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gabasa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Haelfson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gabasa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom. #T10#
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabasa is keeping the position for now.
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Haelfson passes Gabasa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Haelfson trying to control the pace.
Haelfson tries to pass to full mount but Gabasa defends it.
Gabasa is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haelfson trying to mount his opponent but Gabasa defends it. #SUB#
Haelfson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Haelfson wants to control but Gabasa is keeping him busy.
Gabasa is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haelfson is looking to advance position but Gabasa won't allow it.
Haelfson moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (17) vs (4) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gabasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gabasa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T13#
Gabasa is looking for a sweep. Haelfson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabasa is not content to let Haelfson control the position.
Haelfson passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (20) vs (4) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabasa turns into him and now he's in Haelfson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (20) vs (6) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabasa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Haelfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabasa is aware though and is defending well.
Haelfson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14##SUB#
Haelfson looking for a guillotine here but Gabasa defends easily.
Gabasa 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.
Haelfson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gabasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Haelfson looking for a guillotine here but Gabasa defends easily. #SUB#
Gabasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haelfson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gabasa has managed to get both his arms back between Haelfson's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haelfson takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Bjorn Haelfson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCMMA Trials 6
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Haelfson gets tackled into the cage by Haelson. Haelson maintains the clinch.
Haelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haelfson.
A frustrated look appears on Haelfson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haelfson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haelson smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Haelfson gets tackled into the cage by Haelson. Haelson maintains the clinch.
Haelfson missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Haelson manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haelson.
Haelfson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Haelson with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Haelson moves into the clinch.
Haelson has Haelfson pressed against the cage. #T1#
Haelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haelfson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bjorn Haelfson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Haelson.
Haelfson tries to pull guard but Haelson won't allow it.
Come on Haelfson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Haelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haelson tries to pull guard but Haelfson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Haelson pulls guard.
Haelson looking to control.
Haelfson advances to half guard.
Haelfson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haelfson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Haelfson slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Haelson trying to hold on to Haelfson's head to control him but Haelfson postures up. #SUB#
Haelfson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Haelson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Haelfson has cracked it and Haelson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Haelfson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn Haelfson!

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