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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.'. |
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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! |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
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. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
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. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
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. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
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. |
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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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