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Event:
UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Hendricks leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Hendricks misses.
Bjornsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hendricks throws out a loose jab but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendricks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Hendricks.
and Hendricks counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bjornsson! He's just covering up as Hendricks starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
Hunter Hendricks 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:
MMAH 112
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Rianin throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rianin is keeping the position for now.
Rianin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him.
Rianin wants to sweep here but Bjornsson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rianin is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bjornsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bjornsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Rianin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura but Rianin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bjornsson to get the leverage.
Rianin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson. #SUB#
Bjornsson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rianin defend it? Bjornsson steps over the head and cranks it - Rianin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bjornsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn Bjornsson! |
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Event:
MMAH 107
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Sixty Five looking to score a takedown here. Bjornsson is defending well but Sixty Five drives through and ends up in Bjornsson's guard.#SUB2#
Bjornsson is looking for a triangle but Sixty Five pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sixty Five works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sixty Five moves nicely into side control.
Bjornsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sixty Five trying to control the position but Bjornsson is working away.
Sixty Five tries to advance to mount but Bjornsson denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sixty Five is trying to get an arm triangle but Bjornsson is defending well.
Bjornsson tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
Bjornsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sixty Five's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Sixty Five! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bjornsson has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Android Sixty Five!
During a confident post fight interview, Android Sixty Five thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAH 101 Christmas Showdown
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Tuomaala lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tuomaala misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown. Tuomaala fights it but they end up in guard.
Bjornsson is pushing down on Tuomaala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tuomaala is fighting to maintain full guard but Bjornsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tuomaala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bjornsson prevents Tuomaala from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuomaala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tuomaala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws a strike but Tuomaala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuomaala defends well.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Tuomaala from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tuomaala trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Tuomaala showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuomaala defends well.#SUB#
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuomaala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuomaala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tuomaala wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjornsson keeping full guard, as Tuomaala tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tuomaala 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. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuomaala defends well.
Bjornsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bjornsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tuomaala has passed into half guard!
Bjornsson is staying active underneath Tuomaala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuomaala trying to control from half guard but Bjornsson is working away.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Tuomaala is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Bjornsson tries to get to full guard but Tuomaala has control of the leg.
Tuomaala wants to pass the guard but Bjornsson is defending well. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuomaala pulls his head out easily.
Tuomaala tries to pass to full mount but Bjornsson defends it. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tuomaala wants to take a breather but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Tuomaala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjornsson gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Tuomaala from controlling successfully.
Tuomaala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuomaala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuomaala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bjornsson keeping full guard, as Tuomaala tries to pass.
Tuomaala is pushing down on Bjornsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjornsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tuomaala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bjornsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Tuomaala has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU2#
Tuomaala decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuomaala throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Tuomaala is trying to control Bjornsson's posture but Bjornsson avoids it. #SUB#
Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vihtori Tuomaala will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuomaala.
Vihtori Tuomaala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuomaala throws a low kick but Bjornsson moves out of range easily.
Tuomaala thows a leg kick but Bjornsson checks it #TD#
so Bjornsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Bjornsson has gone for a leg lock! Tuomaala slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bjornsson's guard.#REVB#
Tuomaala wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Tuomaala defends it easily.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuomaala is pushing down on Bjornsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjornsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tuomaala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bjornsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tuomaala wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Tuomaala tries to stand but Bjornsson is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Tuomaala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjornsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tuomaala has managed to get both his arms back between Bjornsson's legs - danger averted.
Tuomaala showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Bjornsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuomaala is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Tuomaala defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuomaala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bjornsson's guard.
Tuomaala works his way into full mount! #SU2#
Tuomaala stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Tuomaala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bjornsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuomaala with the inside leg kick.
Tuomaala throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tuomaala. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Tuomaala!
Tuomaala misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tuomaala.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick #TD#
so Bjornsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Tuomaala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjornsson is aware though and is defending well.
Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tuomaala tries to buck Bjornsson off but Bjornsson is having none of it.#T4#
Tuomaala manages to get back to half guard.
Tuomaala is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Bjornsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bjornsson winds up and cracks Tuomaala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tuomaala won't allow Bjornsson to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tuomaala is defending against the submission attempts here by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a strike but Tuomaala avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vihtori Tuomaala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bjornsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Bjornsson closes the distance and clinches.
Tuomaala prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuomaala is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Tuomaala is trying to break free.#TD#
Bjornsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tuomaala regains guard immediately.
Tuomaala has his feet on Bjornsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tuomaala misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Tuomaala working for a triangle but Bjornsson defends it easily.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuomaala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuomaala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuomaala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tuomaala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bjornsson with a nice head shot there.
Tuomaala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tuomaala is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bjornsson, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bjornsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tuomaala uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjornsson is not content to let Tuomaala control the position.
Bjornsson tries to bench press Tuomaala off him but Tuomaala keeps the position.
Tuomaala wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tuomaala has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bjornsson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tuomaala yanks on the arm and Bjornsson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tuomaala.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vihtori Tuomaala! |
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Event:
MMAH 94
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Bjornsson tries to keep at a distance but Abbot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bjornsson has Abbot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abbot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bjornsson wants a takedown.
Bjornsson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Abbot forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bjornsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abbot walks away with a smile on his face. Bjornsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Abbot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bjornsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abbot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot shoots in for a double leg but Bjornsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abbot throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Abbot makes his way to full guard, as Bjornsson worked for a kimura.
Bjornsson throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Bjornsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abbot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abbot trying to keep a closed guard but Bjornsson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Abbot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bjornsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bjornsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Abbot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abbot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Abbot isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bjornsson stacks Abbot on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bjornsson!#SUB#
Bjornsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Abbot rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bjornsson's guard! Nice work there by Abbot!
Abbot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bjornsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbot is one step ahead there.
Abbot controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Bjornsson working for submissions but it's allowed Abbot to get to half guard.
Abbot is trying to control. Bjornsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abbot blocks the strikes from Bjornsson.
Abbot is trying to control the action in half guard but Bjornsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abbot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjornsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abbot pulls his head out easily.
Bjornsson is refusing to be controlled, as Abbot sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson actively working from the bottom here.
Abbot works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbot content just to control the position here.
Bjornsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Abbot has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimebag Abbot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Abbot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Abbot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abbot pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bjornsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Abbot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Abbot holds him up against the cage and eventually Bjornsson drops back down to his feet.
Abbot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Abbot lands a body punch.
Abbot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abbot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards. #ROC2#Bjornsson is rocked!#TD2#
Abbot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bjornsson uses from the top position.
Oh Bjornsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abbot controls Bjornsson momentarily but Bjornsson frees himself. #SUB2#
Abbot has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bjornsson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Abbot has tightened it up now! Bjornsson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dimebag Abbot! |
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Event:
MMAH 90
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjornsson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallace.
Bjornsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wallace pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bjornsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bjornsson throws a counter high kick but Wallace was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bjornsson. #SUB#
Bjornsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bjornsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bjornsson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bjornsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bjornsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Bjornsson drops back looking for a leg! Wallace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wallace manages to kick Bjornsson off! Bjornsson jumps back into Wallace's guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bjornsson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wallace screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bjornsson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bjorn Bjornsson! |
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Event:
MMAH 86
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Galvarino scores with a shot to the body.
Galvarino lands a right hook to the body.
Galvarino throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bjornsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Galvarino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bjornsson slips a straight right by Galvarino.
Bjornsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Galvarino cracks Bjornsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Galvarino stuffs the takedown attempt from Bjornsson. Bjornsson gets slowly back to his feet. #KD#
Galvarino cracks Bjornsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Galvarino has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bjornsson to stand back up!#ROC#Bjornsson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvarino lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bjornsson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Galvarino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mapuche Galvarino!
Mapuche Galvarino retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mapuche Galvarino thanked Silverguard Outfitters š” for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bjornsson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Runner dodges it nicely.
Runner has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vancouver Island Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Runner is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Runner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner is in trouble now - Bjornsson has advanced to mount! #T1##SUB#
Bjornsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Runner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Runner is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Bjornsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Runner is surviving well by controlling Bjornsson's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Runner is having none of it.
Bjornsson unloads with some shots from mount but Runner bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Bjornsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Bjornsson has hold of Runner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Runner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Bjornsson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Runner is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Bjornsson!
Ilander Runner was interviewed post fight and said 'Keep it real!'. |
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Event:
MMAH 76
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Nbang throws a nice looking combination but Bjornsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nbang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nbang as he avoids it easily.
Nbang misses with a series of wild punches.
Nbang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjornsson circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Bjornsson scores with a takedown into Nbang's guard.
Bjornsson won't allow Nbang to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson advances to half guard.
Bjornsson stops Nbang from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Bjornsson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nbang is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bjorn Bjornsson!
Stand Nbang spoke after the fight, saying 'At least we banged!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Bjornsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lehto moves into the clinch.
Lehto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lehto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Lehto gets control of Bjornsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lehto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bjornsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lehto dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (0) vs (2) Lehto
Lehto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lehto looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lehto is aware though and is defending well.
Bjornsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bjornsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lehto has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (0) vs (5) Lehto
Bjornsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bjornsson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson wants to get back to full guard but Lehto has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (0) vs (8) Lehto#T1#
Lehto staying calm.
Lehto gets to mount! Bjornsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bjornsson (0) vs (10) Lehto
Lehto controlling from mount.
Bjornsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Lehto has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bjornsson (0) vs (13) Lehto#T2#
Lehto doesn't have the hooks in and Bjornsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (2) vs (13) Lehto#SUB#
Bjornsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lehto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lehto has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (2) vs (15) Lehto
Bjornsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lehto controls the pace.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lehto passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (2) vs (18) Lehto
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bjornsson is trying to escape the position but Lehto is controlling the position. #T3#
Bjornsson tries to bench press Lehto off him but Lehto keeps the position.
Lehto works to advance to full mount. Bjornsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bjornsson (2) vs (20) Lehto
Bjornsson working to try and regain half guard.
Lehto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bjornsson is looking to improve his position but Lehto isn't that keen on the idea.
Lehto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bjornsson regains half guard.#T4#
Lehto is controlling the pace.
Bjornsson wants to get back to full guard.
Lehto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bjornsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lehto pulls his head out easily.
Lehto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lehto is pressing down on Bjornsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bjornsson is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Lehto seems content to control.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Lehto passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (2) vs (23) Lehto
Lehto is staying tight to Bjornsson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bjornsson tries to improve position but can't.
Lehto slows the pace down.
Bjornsson regains half guard.
Bjornsson wants to get back to full guard but Lehto has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (2) vs (26) Lehto
Bjornsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lehto controlling from the full mount.
Lehto fails to move to back control. #T6#
Bjornsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (4) vs (26) Lehto#SUB#
Bjornsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lehto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bjornsson has Lehto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (4) vs (28) Lehto#SUB#
Bjornsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lehto has picked Bjornsson up and slammed him! Bjornsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Lehto manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (4) vs (31) Lehto
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lehto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lehto staying calm.#T7#
Let's hope that Lehto 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.
Bjornsson is looking to reverse the position.
Lehto slows the pace down.
Lehto gets to mount! Bjornsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bjornsson (4) vs (33) Lehto
Lehto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bjornsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (6) vs (33) Lehto
Bjornsson trying to move into half guard but instead Lehto has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (6) vs (35) Lehto
Lehto controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lehto uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (6) vs (38) Lehto#T8#
Bjornsson tries to improve position but can't.
Bjornsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (8) vs (38) Lehto
Lehto is positioning himself well to prevent Bjornsson advancing to mount.
Lehto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bjornsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lehto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bjornsson has Lehto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (8) vs (40) Lehto
Lehto sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bjornsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lehto has passed into half guard!
#T9#
Lehto performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for subs from the bottom but Lehto mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (8) vs (43) Lehto
Lehto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bjornsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bjornsson (8) vs (46) Lehto
Bjornsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10##SUB#
Bjornsson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lehto pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (8) vs (49) Lehto
Lehto controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lehto.
Lehto prevents Bjornsson from getting the reversal.
Lehto content just to control the position here.
Bjornsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Lehto controlling from mount.
Bjornsson is looking to get to half guard.
Lehto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bjornsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Lehto controlling his opponent.
Bjornsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Lehto has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Lehto controlling the pace for now.
Bjornsson tries to reverse the position but Lehto maintains control.
Lehto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lehto is continuing to stall.#T13#
Bjornsson can't escape the position.
Bjornsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bjornsson (8) vs (52) Lehto
Lehto controlling well, preventing Bjornsson from escaping the position.
Lehto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yet more stalling tactics from Lehto.#T14#
Bjornsson rolls, trying to escape but Lehto keeps control of the position.
Lehto is riding his opponent, not letting Bjornsson buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lehto wins on points by 52 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Tatu Lehto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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